Administrative Assistant

JobID:

2857

Position Type:

Secretarial/Clerical/Administrative Assistant Date Posted:

3/5/2026

Location:

West Hartford Public Schools Education Center Date Available:

As soon as filled

Closing Date:

03/26/2026 West Hartford Public Schools is seeking an Administrative Assistant to work in the Curriculum and Instruction office.

Duties:

Duties for this position include, but are not limited to the following: Work directly for and supports the Director of Elementary Education Provide additional support for Town-wide Curriculum Specialists/Instructional Coaches/Literacy Intervention Specialist/ESOL/Director of Secondary Education and Assistant Superintendent as needed Preparation of State and Federal grant applications for West Hartford Public and Private Schools and state reports; experience with state grant management system Coordination and preparation of department budget Coordinate and implement district-level purchasing and contracted services for Title I schools, professional development services, and ESOL department Provide additional support as needed

Requirements:

The requirements for this position include knowledge, experience, and ability in the following areas: Prior secretarial experience required including managing the calendar for Director level leader Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, written and verbal communication skills; ability to work with confidential information and a strong attention to detail Ability to coordinate and efficiently manage multiple responsibilities Ability to manage a team as well as coordination across school support staff Strong financial management skills and understanding in Excel and Google sheets Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Powerschool, Google Workspace, MUNIS and eGEMs Effective and efficient data entry and analysis skills, accounting aptitude Excellent salary, benefits, and working conditions.

Salary:

negotiable per the professional's salary schedule. 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. Attachment(s): Professional Technical Contract