.5 Office Assistant - Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy (N125-2627)

POSTING NUMBER: N125-2627

POSTING DATE: July 27, 2026

CLOSING DATE: August 7, 2026

POSITION: .5 Office Assistant

LOCATIONS: Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy

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 860-695-8731.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Non-certified.

SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary in accordance with Hartford Federation of School Secretaries, 2024-2027 Salary Grid (095-11), $38,654-$52,915. 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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