Office Assistant- Dulaney High (1.0/10-months)

Baltimore County Public Schools; Timonium (MD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Retirement plan

Job summary

Baltimore County Public Schools is seeking a detail-oriented secretarial professional to support a school or office with word processing, filing, and receptionist duties. The role involves managing electronic and paper records, handling calls, and assisting visitors.

The position requires a high school diploma and at least two years of clerical experience, plus completion of the BCPS Office Professional Skills Assessment. Eligible for benefits and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Two years of office secretarial and/or clerical experience.
• Candidates will complete the BCPS Office Professional Skills Assessment relevant to this position.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled word processing functions and produces documents from handwritten copies or verbal instructions.
• Receives, distributes, and files documents; maintains electronic databases, spreadsheets, and logs.
• Answers and routes telephone calls; provides routine information and assists callers with forms and applications.

Skills

Word processing

Databases

Filing systems

Telephone handling

Customer service

Calendar management

Email administration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Word

Excel

Office software

Job description

Job Description

Performs secretarial, clerical, and receptionist duties in support of an office or school. Performs word processing functions, maintains electronic and paper files, answers telephone calls, and receives office visitors. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled word processing functions. Produces a variety of documents including correspondence, memoranda, reports, announcements, and forms from handwritten copies, verbal instructions, and notes. Creates documents for mass mailings .
• Receives, distributes, and files documents. Maintains electronic databases, spreadsheets, and logs. Enters and retrieves information from databases. Organizes and maintains electronic and paper document filing systems.
• Answers and routes telephone calls. Takes and forwards messages to office staff. Provides routine information to callers regarding office programs, services, and procedures. Assists callers in completing forms and applications.
• Receives and directs office visitors. Receives, opens, sorts, and distributes incoming inter-office and U.S. mail. Photocopies, assembles, and distributes documents.
• Operates personal computers, printers, fax machines, and related office equipment. Sends and receives email messages. Accesses electronic calendars.
• Maintains an inventory of office supplies, forms, documents, and equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Possession of a high school diploma or appropriate equivalent. Two years of office secretarial and/or clerical experience.
• Candidates will complete the BCPS Office Professional Skills Assessment relevant to this position.

Note : Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience that provide the knowledge and skills necessary to perform effectively in the class may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of office practices and procedures. Knowledge of filing systems. Knowledge of spelling, grammar, and arithmetic. Knowledge of personal computers and office software packages. Knowledge of automated office systems.
• Skill in performing word processing functions.
• Skill in maintaining databases, spreadsheets, and logs.
• Skill in maintaining filing systems.
• Skill in operating personal computers and related office equipment.
• Skill in providing routine information to telephone callers and office visitors.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
• Ability to follow rules and regulations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to take verbatim notes.
• Ability to compose simple letters and memos.

Physical And Environmental Conditions

The work of this class is generally sedentary and performed in an office environment. Work includes the operation of office equipment, including personal computers, and occasional limited physical activities.

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required.

Conditions Of Employment

May be required to work additional hours with little or no notice.

SALARY

Grade 01/ESPBC, $22.15-$40.21 (Hourly Base Pay Scale for Non-Exempt Office Professionals, Clerical and Classified Employees Represented by ESPBC, Effective July 1, 2026.

Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at https://www.bcps.org/fiscalservices/payroll.

OTHER COMPENSATION

This position may also be eligible for comp time as per the ESPBC Master Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding. Visit the BCPS website for additional information at https://www.bcps.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=2828&pageId=69996497.

FLSA

Exempt

RETIREMENT

Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System

BENEFITS

BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.

Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement.

This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

Contact Information

Office of Temporary and Support Services

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