School Secretary II

Summary Description

Under general supervision, performs responsible secretarial and clerical work in a large school office. The role consists of serving as the principal office assistant to one or more school administrators, providing secretarial services for assigned supervisors and performing varied office clerical tasks. Responsibilities include responsible contacts with students, parents, and others, exercising considerable independence and judgment.

Physical Demands: Designated positions may require sustained operation of keyboard devices.

Special Requirements: Spanish speaker preferred.

Job Specific Information

Wage range: $25.40 – $38.15 per hour, based on years of service.

Benefits information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nCKtJEqy4w4SLTzmvmVXgE8hPfOBolkb/view

Job Details

• Job Category: Clerical/Secretarial
• Job Grade: 13
• Organization: Gaithersburg High School
• Primary Location: Gaithersburg
• Schedule: Full‑time
• Working Months: 10
• Shift: Day Job

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of business English, spelling, arithmetic, and modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Good understanding of MCPS school office operations and central office organization.
• Ability to apply policies and procedures to work problems and maintain clerical records and produce reports.
• Effective collaboration with students, instructional staff, school employees, and central office staff.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi‑task with flexibility in schedule and duty assignments.
• Proficiency in typewriter operation as well as word processing and computer equipment.
• Good human relations and communication skills.
• Knowledge of and ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).

Education, Training, & Experience

• High School diploma or GED (required).
• Minimum one year of responsible secretarial, fiscal, and clerical work in a busy office environment.
• Other combinations of education, training, and experience that provide the necessary knowledge, abilities, and skills may be considered.

Certificate License: None