FY27: School Secretary II, 8hrs/10mos, Quince Orchard HS (Ad closes 8/24/26)

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

Responsibilities

• Performs responsible secretarial and clerical work in a large school office.
• Serves as the principal office assistant to one or more school administrators.
• Provides secretarial services for assigned supervisors and performs varied office clerical tasks.
• Engages in responsible contacts with students, parents, and others.
• Maintains clerical records and prepares reports.
• Works effectively with students, administrative and instructional staff, school employees, and central office staff.

Requirements

• High School or GED diploma required.
• One year of experience performing responsible secretarial, fiscal, and clerical work in a busy office environment.
• Other combinations of education, training, and experience that provide the necessary knowledge, abilities, and skills may be considered.
• Strong working knowledge of business English, spelling, arithmetic, and modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Good understanding of MCPS school office operations and area/central office organization.
• Ability to make decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures and apply these to work problems.
• Ability to multi-task, demonstrate strong organizational skills, and be flexible in schedule/duty assignments.
• Skill in operating a typewriter, word processing, and computer equipment.
• Good human relations and communication skills.
• Knowledge of and ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).

Preferred Qualifications

• Speaks Spanish.
• Available to begin the workday at 6:30 am.

Physical Demands

• Designated positions may require sustained operation of keyboard devices.

Pay

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

Benefits

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Schedule

• Full-time.
• 10 working months per year.
• Day shift.