FY27: School Secretary II (Spanish Speaking Preferred), Wheaton HS, 8hr/10mo, Ad closes 9/9/26

Summary Description

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. Physical Demands: Designated positions may require sustained operation of keyboard devices.

Responsibilities

• Serving as the principal office assistant to one or more school administrators
• Providing secretarial services for assigned supervisors
• Performing varied office clerical tasks
• Making decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Maintaining clerical records and preparing reports
• Working effectively with students, administrative and instructional staff, school employees, and central office staff
• Multi-tasking and demonstrating strong organizational skills while being flexible in schedule/duty assignments

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 apply established policies and procedures to work problems
• 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.

Schedule

Full-time, working 10 months, day shift.

Spanish Speaker preferred