General Secretary- High School Class C, BCHS

Bristol Public Schools; Bristol (CT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Bristol Public Schools is seeking a General Secretary for Bristol Central High School. The role involves performing secretarial duties, maintaining confidential files, and assisting administrators throughout the school day.

The position requires strong office skills, familiarity with Powerschool and Munis, and the ability to interact with students, parents, and staff in a professional manner. Schedule includes standard school hours and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in an office environment is desirable.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate office machines.

Responsibilities

• Perform secretarial duties for the high school.
• Maintain and file records; prepare reports.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and staff records; respond to inquiries.
• Process mailings and announcements; update attendance data.

Skills

Office administration

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Public communication

Record-keeping

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

PowerSchool

Munis

Excel

Word

Job description

General Secretary- High School Class C, BCHS JobID: 7942

• Position Type: Clerical & Secretarial/ Secretary
• Date Posted: 10/22/2026
• Location: Bristol Central High School
• Date Available: Anticipated 12/2026

POSITION TITLE

GENERAL SECRETARY- HIGH SCHOOL- CLASS C

LOCATION

BCHS

DEPARTMENT

SECRETARIAL

REPORTS TO

BUILDING ADMINISTRATORS

SUMMARY

Perform secretarial duties associated with the High School.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned.

• Knowledge of and operation of office machines.
• Maintain office files. Assist in the preparation of reports.
• Maintain confidentiality of student and staff records.
• Respond to inquiries from students, staff and the general public.
• Complete all required correspondence.
• Update Powerschool files as required.
• Maintain and process student attendance data.
• Record telephone calls from parents.
• Prepare student records and forward as necessary.
• Register and withdraw students as necessary.
• Verify information dealing with student absences and dismissals.
• Prepare and process mailings to parents.
• Assist administrators as necessary.
• Process requests for supplies and equipment
• Request data from schools for entering students.
• Help process report cards and interim warnings.
• Maintain bookkeeping ledgers as needed.
• Process requests for checks.
• Process receipts from school sponsored activities.
• Prepare and send PPT letters.
• Make appropriate announcements over the intercom.
• Perform other duties as required 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. Knowledge of Word, Excel, Powerschool and Munis; good telephone techniques; general office skills; adaptability; operation of office machines; accuracy; good public relation skills.

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.

Anticipated Start Date

December, 2026, contingent upon completion of all required clearances.

Hourly Rate: $26.76 (Step 1) – $33.23 (Step 4), in accordance with the contractual salary schedule.

Hours: 7:15 AM to 3:15 PM

Application Process

Internal Applicants: Current Bristol Board of Education employees must submit an online application by 4:00 PM on October 29, 2026.