West Hartford Public Schools

Provide secretarial support to the school counseling department including scheduling, managing student records, and coordinating department events. | Prior school secretarial experience, proficiency with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office, experience with PowerSchool, Naviance, CT Seds, SmartPass, strong interpersonal skills, and bilingual preferred. | Position Summary West Hartford Public Schools seeks to fill a position for a full-time secretary at Conard High School, supporting the Department Supervisor for School Counseling, Registrar and School Counselors. Requirements • Prior secretarial experience in a school setting. • Understanding of timeline management and urgency. • Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail. • Strong computer skills, including Google Workspace - Calendars, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc., and Microsoft Office programs such as Word and Excel. • Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, self-starter, and solid telephone etiquette. • Proficiency in scheduling appointments for students and counselors, managing meetings on calendars, and coordinating department events. • Ability to work with and maintain a high level of confidentiality • Ability to communicate positively and effectively with staff, students, parents, and/or visitors regarding school counseling matters. • Manage the flow of students through the school counseling office. • Experience with PowerSchool, Naviance, CT Seds, and SmartPass. • Experience with student records. • Bilingual preferred (Spanish or Portuguese). Please include a current resume and 3 current letters of recommendation. Excellent salary, benefits, and working conditions. Salary: Per WHFES bargaining agreement Click here for a message from WHPS to our prospective employees! 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.