What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office Assistant - Montessori Magnet at Batchelder School (N190-2425) position at Hartford Public Schools?
POSTING NUMBER: N190-2425
POSTING DATE: January 13, 2025
CLOSING DATE: January 27, 2025
POSITION: Office Assistant
LOCATIONS: Montessori Magnet at Batchelder School
REPORTS TO: Principal
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS: Perform clerical responsibilities of a confidential and responsible nature requiring knowledge of systems and procedures in a school environment.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- 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.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 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 860-695-8687.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Non-certified.
SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary in accordance with Hartford Federation of School Secretaries, 2018-2024 Salary Grid (095-11), $37,896-$50,860. Eleven-month work year.
UNION AFFILIATION: The Hartford Federation of School Secretaries (HFSS)
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: 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 https://app.hirenimble.com/jobs/hartford. 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.
An Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/V/D
Note: This posting does not necessarily reflect vacancies in the respective subject area and is solely intended to generate a talent pool for current and future certified teaching opportunities. The above description covers the principle duties and responsibilities of the position. The description should not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all duties or as a contract. In all cases, these relationships, functions, and their applications are subject to change by the superintendent of schools.
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Salary : $37,896 - $50,860
