Secretary to the Principal

Great Mills High School; Great Mills (MD); Vor Ort; USD 46.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

St. Mary’s County Public Schools – Great Mills High School is seeking a dedicated Secretary to the Principal to handle secretarial, financial, and clerical duties in a school office.

The role requires coordinating with staff, safeguarding confidential information, and supporting daily administrative operations with a focus on accuracy and timeliness. The position is full-time, twelve-month, with a salary range set by the ESP schedule and a December 2026 start date.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED required; an Associate degree is preferred.
• Three years of general office/secretarial experience may substitute for education.
• Proficiency exam score may be required as part of the application process.
• Credit history checks may be conducted for fiduciary responsibilities.

Aufgaben

• Secretarial support to the principal, including clerical tasks and coordination of staff.
• Financial tasks such as deposits, billing, and payroll-related records.
• Prepare correspondence, reports, and summaries for administration.
• Screen calls, manage mail, and maintain confidential records.
• Schedule facilities and maintain policies for use of school spaces.

Kenntnisse

Confidentiality

Office management

Time management

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Technology proficiency

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree

Jobbeschreibung

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Secretary to the Principal

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This job is also posted in St. Mary's County Public Schools, Maryland

Job Details

Job ID: 5957346

Application Deadline: Oct 26, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 12, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Release Date: October 12, 2026 Application Deadline: October 26, 2026

Requisition: 12566

Current benefited staff of SMCPS who submit a timely application and meet the minimum qualifications for the position shall be granted an interview and shall be considered to fill the vacancy prior to external applicants being considered. Questions regarding your application and/or candidacy should be directed to the Department of Human Resources.

Position:Secretary to the Principal

Location:Great Mills High School

Salary:The salary for this position will be based on EASMC-ESP salary schedule for twelve-month seven-hour employees – Range 17. ($46,059-$69,664)

Effective: December 2026

NATURE OF WORK:

This position serves as the secretary to the principal of a school by performing secretarial, financial, clerical, and public relations work in a school office under the general supervision of the principal. This administrative level of secretarial work involves assisting the principal by relieving him/her of clerical and administrative details; may coordinate the work of the clerical staff; performs a variety of difficult and complex clerical tasks; and other related work as required, consistent with the job description. Employees in this job class ensure that school office and related administrative activities are conducted in accordance with established policies and procedures and may lead and train other workers as applicable.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate with co-workers, students and community members
• Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to use technology effectively to complete tasks
• Ability to report to work daily and on time
• Ability to organize, supervise, coordinate, and establish priorities of tasks to be completed
• Ability to work independently in the absence of detailed instructions and to follow complex oral and/or written instructions
• Ability to communicate orally or in writing, courteously and tactfully, with staff, students, parents and the community in a timely manner
• Possess excellent time management skills and ability to take initiative and make decisions within assigned responsibility in a challenging, fast-paced professional environment and be flexible in work responsibilities and hours
• Possess knowledge of the programs, policies, and procedures of the St. Mary’s County Public School System

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receives and deposits monies into appropriate accounts; verifies billings and issues checks for payment
• Generates purchase orders and confirms delivery, including direct contact with vendors
• Uses effective office practices and bookkeeping procedures to complete tasks
• Composes routine and non-technical correspondence and prepares special reports and summaries as required
• Screens incoming telephone calls, answers general inquiries and directs those, where practical, to other school personnel
• Reviews incoming mail, obtains and attaches pertinent information, prioritizes, and routes to school personnel as appropriate
• Establishes and maintains significant, sensitive, confidential, and personal logs, files, documents, and records
• Prepares correspondence, observations, and evaluations
• Prepares and maintains financial records including payroll, leave, and school activity funds
• Assists with scheduling school facilities and maintaining policies and regulations related to the use of school facilities
• Assists the principal by relieving him/her of clerical and administrative details
• Maintains ledgers and journals, makes bank reconciliations, and prepares reports, statements, and summaries
• Maintains time records and computes hours worked within pay periods for teachers, staff, and substitutes and distributes paychecks
• Performs other related and non-related job duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates degreeOR three (3) years of general office, clerical, or secretarial experience
• Passing score on a proficiency exam conducted by SMCPS (applicants must establish proficiency prior to accepting employment)
• Pursuant to the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act and the Maryland Department of Labor and Licensing, a credit report or credit history for purpose of consideration of employment with St. Mary’s County Public Schools will be required in this fiduciary position

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

Full-time twelve-month position.

SALARY GRADE RANGE: The salary for this position will be based on EASMC-ESP salary schedule for twelve-month seven-hour employees – Range 17.

BARGAINING UNIT ELIGIBILITY: EASMC-ESP

Updated 07.2024, 5.2025

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $46,059 to $69,664 Per Year

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dale Farrell
• 23160 Moakley St. Ste 106
• Leonardtown, Maryland 20650
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]