Barrington High School - General Office Clerk (12 months)

Barringtonschools; Barrington (RI); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrington Public Schools is hiring a General Office Clerk at Barrington High School in Barrington, Rhode Island. The role focuses on supporting school office operations and confidentiality of records, reporting to the Building Principal.

Requirements include a High School Diploma, proficient computer and office equipment use, and clerical experience. The position is full-time, 12 months, with duties spanning receptionist tasks and document typing.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Proficient with personal computers and office equipment.
• Experience in clerical/administrative support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains attendance and student records and protects confidentiality.
• Types a variety of documents from drafts following procedures.
• Acts as receptionist, answers inquiries, screens calls, and schedules appointments.
• Supports administrative team and performs related office duties.

Skills

Computer skills

Office reception

Administrative experience

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Barrington High School - General Office Clerk (12 months)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5701910

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 08, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Barrington Public Schools

General Office Clerk

Job Description

Reports To: Building Principal

Job Goal: To contribute to the efficient operation of a school office so that it can play its effective part in the education process.

Qualifications: High School Diploma

Skilled in the use of personal computers and various office equipment Proficient with all aspects of Google/Excel and other software applications that support school operations

Administrative Assistant/clerical experience

To support Barrington's commitment to diversity and to foster inclusion, respect, and equity in education, the successful candidate will be selected from a diverse pool of candidates. Preference will be given to candidates who articulate their commitment to valuing inclusivity, diversity, and belonging.

Performance Responsibilities:

Maintains attendance and other student records as shall be required, also protects the confidentiality of these records.

Types a variety of materials, such as letters, student records, reports, memos, purchase orders, etc., from rough drafts, general instructions or through established procedures.

Acts as a receptionist, answers inquiries from the public, screens calls, and makes appointments.

Performs various related office duties as assigned.

Assists the administrative team.

Length of Work Year:12 months

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The employee is regularly required to operate a keyboard to view a computer screen and to sit or stand for extended periods. Required vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently required to bend, stoop, kneel, reach with hands and arms, grasp and manipulate large and small items. Communication requirements include the ability to hear and respond to voice and other sounds in small and large settings with background noise and to present information orally and in writing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Length of the contract to be determined by the Superintendent.

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the School Committee policy on the evaluation of non-teaching staff.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Secretary

Job Requirements

• To support Barrington's commitment to diversity and to foster inclusion, respect, and equity in education, the successful candidate will be selected from a diverse pool of candidates. Preference will be given to candidates who articulate their commitment to valuing inclusivity, diversity, and belonging.
• Please use the following link to view the District Title IX webpage: https://www.barringtonschools.org/page/title-ix
• Per School Committee policy, all BPS staff must be fully vaccinated (COVID 19) as a condition of employment. The BPS Administration will consider and evaluate requests for exemptions from the vaccine mandate in accordance with federal and state law on a case‑by‑case basis.
• Successful candidates must show evidence of achieving a Proficiency Certificate for Literacy (Right to Read), or obtain the Proficiency Certificate as soon as possible after hire.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Please do NOT contact this employer regarding job postings that have closed.

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