FY27: School Secretary II, 8hrs/10mos, Paint Branch HS, Ad Closes 8/11/26

About the role

Under general supervision, performs responsible secretarial and clerical work in a large school office. Work of the class consists of serving as the principal office assistant to one or more school administrators. Workers provide secretarial services for assigned supervisors and perform varied office clerical tasks. Work requires responsible contacts with students, parents and others. Employees exercise considerable independence and judgment in performing their work.

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal office assistant to one or more school administrators
• Provide secretarial services for assigned supervisors
• Perform varied office clerical tasks
• Maintain clerical records and prepare reports
• Work effectively with students, administrative and instructional staff, school employees, and central office staff

Qualifications

• High School or GED diploma required
• One year experience in performing responsible secretarial, fiscal, and clerical 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

Skills

• Strong working knowledge of business English, spelling, arithmetic, and modern office practices, procedures, and equipment
• Good understanding of MCPS school office operations, and area and central office organization
• Ability to make decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Ability to apply policies and procedures to work problems
• Ability to maintain clerical records and prepare reports
• Ability to work effectively with students, administrative and instructional staff, school employees, and central office staff
• Ability to multi-task and demonstrate strong organizational skills while also being flexible in schedule/duty assignments
• Skill in the operation of a typewriter and in operating word processing and computer equipment
• Good human relations and communications skills
• Knowledge of and the ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS)

Pay

The wage range for this position is between $24.38 and $35.02 per hour, based on years of service.

Benefits

For information about benefits, please follow the link below: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nCKtJEqy4w4SLTzmvmVXgE8hPfOBolkb/view