Clerk II (FTE 1.0)

West Hartford Public Schools; Bishop's Corner (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

West Hartford Public Schools seeks an outstanding Clerk II at King Philip Middle School to provide welcoming clerical support to staff and students. This is a 12-month position with full benefits.

The role requires strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, plus proficiency with Google Workspace and Power School. The Clerk II will manage attendance records, calendars, data entry, and records while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• > Prior school office/clerical experience expected.
• > Proficient with Google platform documents; Power School/Student Management system experience; newsletters preferred.
• > Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• > Ability to prioritize and manage projects in a fast-paced environment.
• > Ability to interact professionally with staff and public and maintain confidentiality.
• > Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Staff attendance records
• Daily staff coverage
• Transcripts and Residency entries/withdrawals and records release
• Data entry and retrieval
• Maintain files and records
• Update/maintain master and school calendars and room reservations
• Create and maintain PowerSchool forms and approvals
• General assistance with phone, staff, and students

Skills

Clerical experience

Google Workspace

Power School/Student Management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Confidentiality

Independence

Tools

Power School

Job description

West Hartford Public Schools seeks an outstanding candidate for the position of Clerk II at King Philip Middle School. The Clerk II supports the school community by providing a welcoming environment and clerical support to staff members and students. This is a 12-month position with full benefits.

Qualifications:

• Prior school office/clerical experience highly desirable.
• Proficient computer skills in Google platform documents, Power School/Student Management system experience with electronic communications/newsletters preferred.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to perform responsibly, interact with staff and public in a self-reliant, courteous, and professional manner, and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Duties:

• Staff attendance records
• Daily staff coverage
• Transcripts and Residency: Including entries and withdrawals, records release & Residency inquiries
• Assumes responsibility for data entry and retrieval.
• Maintain files and records.
• Update/Maintain master and school calendars and room reservations information
• Create and maintain PowerSchool forms and approvals
• General Assistance with phone, staff, and students

Salary: per the WHFES bargaining agreement.

Equity and Anti-Racism Vision

We, the members of West Hartford Public Schools, dedicate ourselves to the pursuit of equity. Equitable schools are those that value and honor ALL in our community as unique individuals capable of maximizing their true potential. We make a solemn promise to identify and dismantle all elements of systemic racism and historical inequities. We vow to clear paths, with a relentless duty to those in traditionally marginalized groups. We pledge to partner with ALL families in the service of the success of each child.