School Admin Secretary: Office Lead & Principal Support

Montgomery County Public Schools; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools seeks an experienced High School Administrative Secretary to support the principal and administrative team at Northwood High School in Silver Spring. The role involves managing the school’s main offices, directing clerical staff, and handling routine inquiries and correspondence.

The position requires a high school diploma (associates preferred), strong computer skills, and extensive experience in school settings.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Office management; standard records procedures; business English.
• Ability to multi-task, work independently, and proactively; meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operations of the school's main offices and staff.
• Support the principal and administrative team by carrying out administrative duties.
• Review correspondence for formatting, spelling, punctuation and grammar before submission for signature.
• Interact effectively with stakeholders of the school community and the school system.

Skills

Office management

Multi-tasking

Proofreading

Records management

Education

High School diploma

Associates degree preferred

5 years clerical experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Montgomery County Public Schools seeks an experienced High School Administrative Secretary to support the principal and administrative team at Northwood High School in Silver Spring. The role involves managing the school’s main offices, directing clerical staff, and handling routine inquiries and correspondence.

The position requires a high school diploma (associates preferred), strong computer skills, and extensive experience in school settings.