School Secretary I (.57 FTE) - Nantucket Elementary

Nantucket Elementary; Crofton (MD); In loco; USD 19.000 - 26.000; Tempo pieno

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Nantucket Elementary in Crofton, Maryland seeks a School Secretary I (0.57 FTE) to perform general secretarial and clerical duties in a busy school office. The role includes enrollment, records management, communications with staff, families and the public, and support for instructional staff.

Strong organizational and computer skills are essential, with confidentiality and initiative expected. The position is with Anne Arundel County Public Schools and reports to the Principal.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of general office experience preferred.
• Bilingual/biliterate in target language if assigned to bilingual program (preferred).

Mansioni

• Answer and screen telephone requests from parents, students, and central offices.
• Enroll new students and update student records; forward records to new schools.
• Maintain up-to-date office records for students, attendance, and reports.
• Prepare and distribute reports, letters, forms, newsletters, and schedules.
• Operate standard office machines and handle mail distribution.
• Sign students in/out and manage tardy/absentee records.
• Assist with health-related duties and confidentiality of records.
• Schedule use of the building and submit monthly reports.

Conoscenze

Typing 40 wpm

PC proficiency

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Database management

Formazione

High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate

Strumenti

FAX machine

Duplicating equipment

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School Secretary I (.57 FTE) - Nantucket Elementary

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Job Details

Job ID: 5961433
Application Deadline: Oct 22, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Oct 20, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Title Code:

School Secretary I

JOB SUMMARY Performs general secretarial and clerical office tasks in a school. This experienced level of clerical work involves responsibility for performing varied and moderately complex tasks including preparing and processing forms, records, correspondence, memoranda, documents, and reports relating to school activities. Work involves frequent and responsible contacts with students, parents, the general public and the school's administrative and instructional staff. In addition, work may include supportive assignments in other administrative and program activities such as guidance and library. Work is performed under general supervision and employees are expected to exercise initiative and judgment in the timely execution of assignments. Bilingual and biliterate in targeted language may be required depending on assignment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Answers and screens telephone requests and complaints from parents, students, and Central offices.
• Enrolls new students. Keeps student records/files up-to-date. Withdraws student records and forwards same to new schools.
• Completes fall/spring enrollment.
• Prepares and maintains up-to-date office records of all students on class lists, student folders, card files, index cards, and attendance record/reports.
• Receives and gives messages to teachers and principals. Makes telephone calls for teachers and principals at their request. Receives and screens visitors and telephone calls.
• Types and distributes reports, letters, forms, lists, newsletters, memoranda, agenda, schedules, and/or other documents.
• Operates and maintains standard office machines and equipment, such as facsimile (FAX) and duplicating copy equipment.
• Receives, sorts, and distributes mail. Handles those items of a general nature.
• In the absence of the Health Aide, gives first aid to students or takes them to Health Room. Calls parents of injured or ill student. Assists in maintaining and updating for distribution the confidential medical lists.
• Assists with the preparation of instructional requests, tests, and other such materials as assigned.
• Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to handling student record/personal data.
• Signs students in and out of school. Issues tardy passes and keeps absentee/tardy records.
• Schedules after school/outside use of building. Completes and/or checks request forms. Submits monthly report
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.

Experience

• One (1) year recent general office experience performing work of a progressively responsible nature and required;
• If assigned to bilingual program, candidates are required to be bilingual and biliterate in targeted language. Otherwise, bilingual and biliterate in target language preferred. or
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the applicant to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Demonstrated ability to type forty (40) words per minute.
• Proficiency in the operation of personal computers including word processing, spreadsheets, data base management, and desktop publishing applications.
• Good knowledge of modern office practices and procedures, bookkeeping, business English, spelling, and commercial arithmetic.
• Ability to exercise courtesy and good judgment in dealing with students, parents, administrators, other employees and the general public.
• Successful completion of all required tests.

Driving Requirements

• N/A

Division: Student & School Support (SSS) Business Unit: Varies Department: Varies Negotiated Agreement: Secretaries and Assistants Association of Anne Arundel County (SAAAAC)

Approved Date: 10/1/2021 Established Date: 7/1/1979 Title Code: C21611 Title: SECRETARY: SCHOOL I Reports to Generic: Principal Reports to Specific: PRINCIPAL

Unit: IV Days Worked: 260 FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Grade: SG06

Position Type: 0.57 FTE

Job Family: Administrative and Office Support Sub-Function: Office/Staff Support

Months Worked: 12 Hours Worked: 6.5;7

Click HERE to view Terms of Employment, Benefits and Salary Scale. Scroll down to locate (Unit 4 - SAAAAC)

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Secretary

Equal Opportunity Employer

Anne Arundel County Public Schools prohibits discrimination in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or disability.For more information, contact:Anne Arundel County Public SchoolsDivision of Human Resources, 2644 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401.410-222-5061 TDD 410-222-5000 or Email Recruitment

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 2644 Riva Road
• Annapolis, Maryland 21401
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