Immediate: School Secretary I, 8 hrs / 10 mos, Ritchie Park ES, Ad extended 7/10/26

Summary Description

Under general supervision, performs general office work in a school. The work of the class consists of varied general office duties involving skilled operation of office equipment, standard office procedures, and responsible contacts with students, parents, and others.

• Maintain and report attendance
• Type reports
• Answer phones and take messages
• Photocopy and assemble materials
• Maintain files

Physical Demands

Sustained operation of keyboard devices may be required.

Special Requirements

• Job hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Candidates must complete a brief performance task related to core duties and responsibilities of the position during the interview process.
• Core responsibilities include maintaining and reporting daily attendance, managing student enrollment and sectioning, and various community-facing front office duties.

Job Specific Information

• Use of Synergy, Outlook, and Google Suite/Google Drive required daily.

Grade 12

• The wage range for this position is between $22.68 and $31.83 per hour, based on years of service.
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Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Working knowledge of business English, spelling, and arithmetic.
• Working knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Ability to make minor decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures and to apply these to work problems.
• Ability to maintain clerical records and prepare routine reports from such records.
• Ability to maintain good relationships with the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, parents, students, members of the community, and others.
• Skill in the operation of a typewriter, and of a computer terminal to perform word-processing or data system tasks.
• Excellent human relations skills.
• Computer skills including word processing and database required, and experience with existing MCPS databases including: OASIS, OSS, SIMS, etc.

Core Competencies

• Knowledge of and the ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).

Education, Training, Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year of experience in performing responsible clerical and secretarial work in a busy office environment is preferred.

Certificates/Licenses

No certificates or licenses are required for this position.