Office Assistant - Rawson STEAM School (N150-2627)

ReNEW Schools; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford Public Schools is seeking an Office Assistant at Rawson STEAM School. Responsibilities include receptionist duties, basic bookkeeping, and clerical support across a school environment.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with business coursework, strong English skills, and the ability to work under time constraints while maintaining professional relationships with staff and students.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of bookkeeping principles and practices.
• Proficient in modern office procedures, practices and equipment.
• Ability to follow rules, regulations and department policy.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff.
• Ability to exercise tact and courtesy with the public, students and staff.
• Knowledge of Standard English grammar, spelling, punctuation and letter form.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetical computations with speed and accuracy.
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED plus business courses.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions within tight deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
• Candidate must successfully complete testing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform general receptionist duties.
• Perform general bookkeeping duties.
• Answer telephones and screen incoming calls.
• Attend computer and job skills training during work hours.
• Photocopy/collate materials.
• Maintain attendance sheets.
• Type correspondence, memos and other communications.
• Perform other related clerical duties as assigned.

Skills

Bookkeeping knowledge

Office procedures

Staff relationships

Tact and courtesy

English grammar

Basic arithmetic

Stress management

Diversity awareness

Testing requirements

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Windows

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

POSTING NUMBER: N150-2627

POSTING DATE: September 3, 2026

CLOSING DATE: September 17, 2026

POSITION: Office Assistant

LOCATIONS: Rawson STEAM School

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-$53,973. 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 Affrrensive 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.