Administrative Assistant-Pupil Services

Bristol Public Schools; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Public Schools is seeking an Administrative Assistant for the Pupil Personnel Services/ Secretarial department in Bristol. The role focuses on secretarial duties to support the Special Services Office and coordination with multiple districts and agencies.

Responsibilities include typing, maintaining confidential files, handling office equipment, and processing requests while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in student and staff information.

Qualifications

• Typing/word processing proficiency required for routine correspondence and notes.
• Ability to maintain confidential files and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong organizational and clerical skills including scheduling and records management.

Responsibilities

• Perform secretarial duties for the Special Services Office.
• Type, copy, and file documents for supervisors and staff.
• Maintain confidential student and staff records and manage office supplies and equipment.
• Receive calls, schedule appointments, and coordinate with transportation and district staff.

Skills

Typing

Confidentiality

People skills

Scheduling

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Word processing (Word)

Excel

Job description

• Position Type: Clerical & Secretarial/ Secretary
• Date Posted: 8/5/2026
• Location: Bristol Board of Education
• Date Available: ASAP

POSITION TITLE: Administrative Assistant~ Pupil Personnel Services

DEPARTMENT: SECRETARIAL

REPORTS TO: Director of Pupil Services/ Administrative Assistant to the Director

SUMMARY: Responsible for secretarial duties in connection with the operation of the Special Services Office.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

• Typing/Word Processing and copying for assigned supervisors and his/her school.
• Maintenance of confidential files for special education students.
• Knowledge and operation of a variety of office machines.
• Receive calls and schedule appointments.
• Work with student transportation department.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and staff information.
• Maintain all student related records.
• Maintain accurate files, records and accounts.
• Process medical information for government reimbursement.
• Respond to inquiries from students, parents and the community.
• Work with staff from other school districts and placement facilities.
• Work with staff from state agencies.
• Compile and submit reports as required.
• Open and distribute mail.
• Take and transcribe notes for correspondence.
• Prepare and follow up on purchase orders.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of office equipment, supplies and related instructional material stored within the office area.
• Assist in the maintenance of systemwide computer database for students, staff and purchasing information.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

TO PERFORM THIS JOB SUCCESSFULLY, AN INDIVIDUAL MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM EACH ESSENTIAL DUTY SATISFACTORILY. THE REQUIREMENTS LISTED BELOW ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND/OR ABILITY REQUIRED. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred. Previous office experience desirable.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with parents, staff and students.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts appropriate to the position.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Basic knowledge and experience with job related computer hardware and software applications. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and related software.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. Ability to deal with problems.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community. Ability to perform duties with awareness of district requirements and Board of Education Policies. Typing/Word Processing proficiency; good public relations; good telephone technique; general office skills; adaptability; operation of office machines; accuracy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is most frequently required to actively circulate around the facility. This involves frequent transitions from standing, to sitting, to bending. The employee is required to work with hands and continuously will repeat the same hand, arm or finger motion many times as in typing or word processing. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds, such as AV equipment and books. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. The employee continuously is interacting with the public, staff and students. The employee frequently will be required to meet multiple demands from several people.

SALARY:

Class B of the Secretarial Contract 3551 Contract