School Secretary I — Front Desk & Student Services

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

Job summary

Montgomery County Public Schools in Silver Spring, MD, seeks an Immediate School Secretary I for Weller Road Elementary School. This 8‑hour, 10‑month position involves handling general office duties, attendance, phone calls, typing reports, and filing, under supervision.

Strong organizational and computer skills are required, with experience in MCPS databases such as OASIS, OSS, and SIMS. A High School diploma or GED and one year of clerical experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Required: High School or GED diploma.
• One year of responsible clerical and secretarial work in a busy office environment.
• Working knowledge of business English, spelling, and arithmetic.
• Experience with MCPS databases (OASIS, OSS, SIMS) and word processing/databases.

Responsibilities

• Perform general office duties and word processing.
• Answer phones, take messages, and type reports.
• Photocopy and assemble materials; maintain files.
• Maintain attendance records and prepare routine reports.
• Communicate effectively with staff, parents, students, and community members.

Skills

Business English

Spelling & Arithmetic

Office procedures

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Clerical data entry

Computer literacy

Education

High School or GED diploma

Tools

OASIS

OSS

SIMS

Word processing

Database systems

Job description

Montgomery County Public Schools in Silver Spring, MD, seeks an Immediate School Secretary I for Weller Road Elementary School. This 8‑hour, 10‑month position involves handling general office duties, attendance, phone calls, typing reports, and filing, under supervision.

Strong organizational and computer skills are required, with experience in MCPS databases such as OASIS, OSS, and SIMS. A High School diploma or GED and one year of clerical experience are expected.