FY27: School Secretary I, Bilingual Preferred, Lucy V. Barnsley ES, 8hrs / 10 mos, Ad Closes 8/25/26

Under general supervision, performs varied office and secretarial work for supervisors and staff at the division level. This role serves as the principal office support for supervisory staff, handling matters that require research, investigation, or analysis, and considering several variables before acting. Employees exercise initiative by anticipating supervisor and staff needs, assembling information for reports, and tracking events to keep staff informed. Responsibilities include ensuring timely office support, maintaining adequate supplies, and keeping equipment in good condition.

Bilingual English/Spanish speaking candidates are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform varied office and secretarial tasks for supervisors and staff at the division level.
• Research, investigate, and analyze matters requiring consideration of multiple variables.
• Anticipate and fulfill information requirements for supervisors and staff.
• Assemble and organize data for reports and track events or situations.
• Ensure timely office support, adequate supplies, and equipment maintenance.
• Operate word processors and computers proficiently.
• Prepare complex records, reports, memoranda, and letters from general instructions.
• Carry out continuing assignments with own initiative.
• Take rapid and accurate dictation from individuals or group meetings (if required).

Requirements

• High School or GED diploma (required).
• Associate’s degree (preferred).
• Minimum two years of experience in a busy office environment.
• Considerable experience providing high-level secretarial/data management functions using modern office technologies.
• Written and oral communication skills training.
• Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience may be considered.

Skills

• Considerable knowledge of business English, spelling, vocabulary, and arithmetic.
• Considerable knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Working knowledge of the general organization and functions of major MCPS units.
• Ability to keep complex records, assemble and organize data, and prepare reports.
• Ability to compose memoranda and letters from general instructions.
• Proficiency in operating word processors, typewriters, and desktop computers.
• Good oral and written communication and human relations skills.
• Knowledge of and ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).

Pay

The wage range for this position is between $23.42 and $33.53 per hour, based on years of service.

Schedule

• Full-time
• 10 working months
• Day shift

Benefits

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