FY27: School Secretary I, Walter Johnson HS, 8hrs/10mos, Ad closes 10/1/26

About the role

Under general supervision, performs general office work in a school. The work consists of varied general office duties involving skilled operation of office equipment, standard office procedures and responsible contacts with students, parents and others.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and report attendance
• Type reports
• Answer phones and take messages
• Photocopy and assemble materials
• Maintain files

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of business English, spelling, and arithmetic
• Working knowledge of modern office practices and procedures
• Ability to make minor decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures and to apply these to work problems
• Ability to maintain clerical records and prepare routine reports from such records
• Ability to maintain good relationships with the general public
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, parents, students, members of the community and others
• Skill in the operation of a typewriter, and of a computer terminal to perform word‑processing or data system tasks
• Excellent human relations skills
• Computer skills including word processing and database required, and experience with existing MCPS databases including: OASIS, OSS, SIMS, etc.
• Knowledge of and the ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS)

Special Requirements

There will be a basic skills assessment prior to the interview. Interviews are based upon successful completion of the assessment.

Qualifications

• High School or GED diploma required
• One year experience in performing responsible clerical and secretarial work in a busy office environment
• Other combinations of education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered

Pay

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

Benefits

For information about benefits, please follow the link below: Benefits information

Schedule

• Full-time
• Working months: 10
• Shift: Day