FY27: School Secretary II, Takoma Park MS, 8hr/12mo, Ad Closes 8/24/26

About the role

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. Employees exercise considerable independence and judgment in performing their work.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial services for assigned supervisors
• Perform varied office clerical tasks
• Maintain clerical records and prepare reports
• Work effectively with students, parents, administrative and instructional staff, school employees, and central office staff
• Make decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Multi-task and demonstrate strong organizational skills while being flexible in schedule/duty assignments

Requirements

• High School or GED diploma required
• One year of experience performing responsible secretarial, fiscal, and clerical work in a busy office environment
• 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 meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS)
• Other combinations of education, training, and experience which provide the necessary knowledge, abilities, and skills may be considered

Skills

• Operation of a typewriter and word processing software
• Use of computer equipment
• Good human relations and communications skills
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities
• Flexibility in schedule and duty assignments

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.

Schedule

• Full-time
• 12 working months
• Day shift

Organization: Takoma Park Middle School