Guidance Office Secretary - Middle School

Anne Arundel County Public Schools; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Anne Arundel County Public Schools seeks a Secretary for Counseling at a middle school. You will perform varied secretarial and clerical duties in the guidance office, including screening students, parents, and visitors, scheduling conferences, registering students, and maintaining confidential records.

Independent work and tact are essential in handling sensitive information within a busy school setting. The role requires proficiency with Microsoft Office and data systems, strong communication,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.
• Three (3) years progressively responsible general clerical office experience.
• One (1) year experience with school operations at the School Secretary I level.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Receives and screens students, parents and visitors to the guidance office.
• Registers new students and interviews parents to acquire information.
• Prepares student cumulative folders and enters data in student records system.
• Checks records of incoming students and notifies administrators/teachers of new entrants.
• Schedules and maintains counselor calendars and issues passes to students.
• Answers, screens, and directs calls, mail, and correspondence.
• Maintains confidential files and assists with homework con_Siderations.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Record keeping

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Video Conferencing

Job description

Anne Arundel County Public Schools seeks a Secretary for Counseling at a middle school. You will perform varied secretarial and clerical duties in the guidance office, including screening students, parents, and visitors, scheduling conferences, registering students, and maintaining confidential records.

Independent work and tact are essential in handling sensitive information within a busy school setting. The role requires proficiency with Microsoft Office and data systems, strong communication,