FY27: School Secretary I, Wheaton HS, 8hrs/10mo, Ad closes 10/2/26

Montgomery County Public Schools; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheaton High School in Silver Spring, MD, is seeking a Clerical/Secretarial staff member under general supervision. responsibilities include managing attendance, typing reports, answering phones, handling messages, photocopying and assembling materials, and maintaining files.

Prior clerical experience and word processing skills are required; initiative and independent judgment are expected for fully experienced workers. The position is full-time with day shifts and 10 working months.

Qualifications

• High School or GED diploma required.
• One year experience in performing responsible clerical and secretarial work in a busy office environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain attendance records and report results.
• Type reports and answer phones, take messages.
• Photocopy and assemble materials and maintain files.
• Communicate effectively with staff, parents, students and community members.
• Operate word processing equipment and data systems.

Skills

Office English

Spelling & Arithmetic

Office practices

Word processing

Clerical records

Communication

Education

High School diploma

GED

1 year clerical experience

Tools

Typewriter

Computer terminal

MCPS databases (OASIS OSS SIMS)

Job description

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. Workers maintain and report attendance, type reports, answer phones and take messages, photocopy and assemble materials, and maintain files. The work requires prior office clerical experience and the ability to acquire word processing skills. Fully experienced workers use initiative and independent judgment to follow through on matters to see that assigned tasks and activities are completed. Physical Demands: Designated positions may require the sustained operation of keyboard devices. Special Requirements:

Job Specific Information

The wage range for this position is between $23.42 and $33.53 per hour, based on years of service. For information about benefits, please follow the link below. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nCKtJEqy4w4SLTzmvmVXgE8hPfOBolkb/view Spanish Speaker Preferred

Job

Clerical/Secretarial

Job Grade

12

Organization

Wheaton High School

Primary Location

Silver Spring

Schedule

Full-time

Working Months

10

Shift

Day Job

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

Education Training Experience

High School or GED diploma required. One year experience in performing responsible clerical and secretarial 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. Certificate License:None