School Administrative Secretary – Enrollment & Records

Anne Arundel County Public Schools; Arnold (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Anne Arundel County Public Schools is seeking a School Secretary I to perform general secretarial and clerical tasks in a school setting. Responsibilities include managing student records, enrolling new students, handling communications with parents and staff, and supporting health and instructional activities.

The role emphasizes confidentiality and initiative under supervision, with potential bilingual requirements.

Qualifications

• Typing speed of forty words per minute.
• Proficiency with personal computers including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and desktop publishing.
• Good knowledge of modern office practices, bookkeeping, business English, spelling and arithmetic.
• Ability to exercise courtesy and good judgment with students, parents, staff and the public.
• Successful completion of required tests.

Responsibilities

• Answers and screens telephone requests and complaints from parents, students, and central offices.
• Enrolls new students and maintains up-to-date student records and files.
• Maintains office records for students on class lists, folders, index cards, and attendance reports.
• Receives and relays messages to teachers and principals; screens visitors and calls.
• Types and distributes reports, letters, forms, newsletters, memoranda, schedules, and other documents.
• Operates standard office machines (FAX, duplicating equipment).
• Manages mail and distributes items as needed.
• In health aide absence, provides first aid and notifies parents as required.
• Assists with instructional materials and requests; maintains confidentiality of student data.

Job description

Anne Arundel County Public Schools is seeking a School Secretary I to perform general secretarial and clerical tasks in a school setting. Responsibilities include managing student records, enrolling new students, handling communications with parents and staff, and supporting health and instructional activities.

The role emphasizes confidentiality and initiative under supervision, with potential bilingual requirements.