Office Assistant - Hartford Public High School; N178-2526

Posting Number: N178-2526

Posting Date:
December 17, 2025

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Position:
Office Assistant

Location:

Hartford Public High School

Reports To:

Principal

Perform clerical responsibilities of a confidential and responsible nature requiring knowledge of systems and procedures in a school environment.

• Perform general receptionist duties.
• Perform general bookkeeping duties.
• Answer telephones and screen incoming calls.
• Attend computer and job skills training as requested during work hours.
• Photocopy/collate materials.
• Maintain attendance sheets.
• Type correspondence, memos and other communications.
• Perform other related clerical duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices where necessary.
• Proficient in the use of modern office procedures, practices and equipment, including Microsoft Windows’97, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook or whatever is applicable to the specific school.
• Ability to work and make decisions in accordance with rules, regulations and departmental policy and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff.
• Ability to exercise tact and courtesy in dealing with the public, students, and staff.
• Knowledge of and ability to use Standard English grammar with correct spelling, punctuation and letter form.
• Ability to make basic arithmetical computations and speed and accuracy.
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED supplemented by business courses.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions and work within difficult time constraints.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
• Candidate must successfully complete testing requirements. Please contact the Office of Talent Management to schedule an appointment at .

Non-certified.

Salary in accordance with Hartford Federation of School Secretaries,  Salary Grid (095-12), $41,000-$56,105. Twelve-month work year.

The Hartford Federation of School Secretaries (HFSS)

To be considered, all internal and external applicants must fully complete a Hartford Public Schools’ online application, which can be accessed through our Applicant Tracking System, Nimble, at  Internal applicants should use a personal email address when applying. Please do not use your hartfordschools.org email. Candidates will be contacted directly by hiring managers for interviews.

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