Elementary School Front Office & Data Coordinator

Howard County Public School System; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Howard County Public School System is seeking an Elementary Teacher’s Secretary to support front-office operations, manage visitor access, and handle high-volume communications. You will assist with enrollment, residency verification, and student records in accordance with FERPA and district policies.

You will enter and verify student data in the SIS, support attendance tracking, and coordinate Section 504 meetings as needed. The role requires discretion and teamwork within a busy school setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required with online submission.
• One year of general administrative or clerical experience.
• Associate degree or 60 college credits may substitute for up to two years of required experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office preferred and school setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Front Office Coverage: reception and security, manage visitors and access.
• Handle high-volume calls and route messages professionally.
• Provide clerical support to teachers and administrators for daily operations.
• Enrollment, registration & withdrawal of students per policy and procedures.
• Accurate data entry and maintenance in SIS with confidentiality.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Front desk/reception

Data entry

FERPA knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree accepted to substitute 60 credits

Tools

SIS

TIENET

Job description

Howard County Public School System is seeking an Elementary Teacher’s Secretary to support front-office operations, manage visitor access, and handle high-volume communications. You will assist with enrollment, residency verification, and student records in accordance with FERPA and district policies.

You will enter and verify student data in the SIS, support attendance tracking, and coordinate Section 504 meetings as needed. The role requires discretion and teamwork within a busy school setting.