FY27: School Secretary II, 8hrs/12mos, Farquhar MS, Ad Closes 9/28/26

About the role

Under general supervision, performs responsible secretarial and clerical work in a large school office. Serves as the principal office assistant to one or more school administrators, providing secretarial services and performing varied office clerical tasks. Requires responsible contacts with students, parents, and others, and exercising considerable independence and judgment. Designated positions may require sustained operation of keyboard devices.

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.

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 and apply them 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 being flexible in schedule/duty assignments
• Skill in the operation of a typewriter and word processing software and computer equipment
• Good human relations and communications skills
• Knowledge of and ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS)

Benefits

For information about benefits, please see: Benefits document

Pay

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

Schedule

Full‑time position, 12 working months per year, day shift.

Organization: William H. Farquhar Middle School; Location: Olney; Job Grade: 13; Job Category: Clerical/Secretarial; Posted: Sep 17, 2026, 9:25:21 AM.