School Office Secretary I — Competitive Pay & Benefits

Montgomery County Public Schools; Kensington (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools seeks a School Secretary I at Garrett Park Elementary School in Kensington. This 8-hour, 10-month position performs general office duties, maintains records, handles phones, and supports students and families.

Knowledge of office procedures and database usage (OASIS, OSS, SIMS) is essential. The role requires strong communication, reliability, and basic computer skills in a busy school setting.

Qualifications

• One year of responsible clerical and secretarial work in a busy office.
• Strong knowledge of business English, spelling, and arithmetic.
• Ability to maintain clerical records and prepare routine reports.

Responsibilities

• Maintain attendance and report data.
• Type reports and assemble materials.
• Answer phones and take messages.
• Photocopy and organize materials and maintain files.
• Communicate effectively with staff, students, parents and the public.

Skills

Office clerical experience

Word processing

Data entry

Excellent human relations

Effective communication

Education

High School or GED diploma

Tools

OASIS

OSS

SIMS

Computer terminal

Job description

Montgomery County Public Schools seeks a School Secretary I at Garrett Park Elementary School in Kensington. This 8-hour, 10-month position performs general office duties, maintains records, handles phones, and supports students and families.

Knowledge of office procedures and database usage (OASIS, OSS, SIMS) is essential. The role requires strong communication, reliability, and basic computer skills in a busy school setting.