School Counseling Secretary

## School Counseling Secretary Apply locations:
Reservoir High School time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 3 Days Agotime left to apply:
End Date:
July 15, 2026 (11 days left to apply) job requisition :
R0003349
** ABOUT US
** The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is one of the leading school systems in Maryland and the nation. To learn more about us and our 2024
-2029 Strategic Plan, please visit our website and our careers page. Join our award-winning workforce and make a difference in the lives of our students!
** ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS
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Job Posting End Date:07-15-2026
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**** DESCRIPTION Under the direction of the Principal, the Student Services Secretary provides high-level administrative support to the Student Services Team. As the primary point of contact, this role manages front-line inquiries, directs communications, and delivers exceptional customer service to all stakeholders. Responsibilities include managing team schedules and office logistics, overseeing student aides, supporting 504 processes and timelines, and providing critical project support for major milestones such as graduation and senior celebrations.

During non-peak periods, the Secretary provides cross-functional backup for other school support staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
** Applicants must meet all qualifications below to be considered for the vacancy.
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* Education:

*** High School diploma or GED (must scan and upload to the online application). Education completed outside the United States must be evaluated by an MSDE approved organization. For a list of approved vendors, please .
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* Experience:

*** Two years of general administrative or clerical experience. An Associate Degree or the successful completion of 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required experience.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES The below list is a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.
** Section 504 process to include:*
* ● Activates/Deactivates/Reactivates students in Case Management System
● Creates Section 504 Meeting Notices in Case Management System and sends to families
● Updates Section 504 Case Managers assignments in Case Management System
● Creates and distributes teacher input forms
● Assists Administrators with Flash 504 verification
● Assists with setting up a centralized scheduling calendar
● Assists with setting up Section 504 meetings using the centralized calendar
** Administrative and clerical support for the Student Services Office:*
* ● Primary point of contact for the Student Services Office, efficiently directing high-volume phone calls and assisting walk-in visitors, scheduling meetings for Student Services team members.
● Provides professional service to all internal and external stakeholders through the composition and distribution of clear, formal correspondence.
● Streamlines office traffic and administrative workflows to maintain a productive environment and serve as the central hub for internal inquiries. This includes ordering and maintaining office supplies.
● Facilitate logistics for visiting organizations, such as college representatives.
● Directs and supports student aides while overseeing the safety and conduct of students in the office waiting area
** Graduation support:
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