School Secretary , Wheaton HS​/Ad closes

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School Secretary I, Wheaton HS, 8 hr/10mo, Ad closes 1/13/26

Join Montgomery County Public Schools as a School Secretary I at Wheaton High School. Under general supervision, perform general office work in a school, including skilled operation of office equipment, standard office procedures, and responsible contacts with students, parents, and others.

Responsibilities include:

maintaining and reporting attendance, typing reports, answering phones and taking messages, photocopying, assembling materials, and maintaining files. These tasks require prior office clerical experience and the ability to acquire word processing skills. Fully experienced employees use initiative and independent judgment to ensure assigned tasks and activities are completed.

Physical demands: the position may require sustained operation of keyboard devices.

Job Specific Information

Wage range: $22.68 - $31.83 per hour, based on years of service.

Benefits available. Spanish speaker preferred. Hours are 7:30am to 4:00pm.

• Job Category: Clerical/Secretarial
• Job Grade: 12
• Organization: Wheaton High School
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  Silver Spring
• Schedule: Full-time
• Working Months: 10
• Shift: Day job
• Job Posting: Dec 29, 2025

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Working knowledge of business English, spelling, and arithmetic.
• Knowledge and usage of modern office practices and procedures.
• Ability to make minor decisions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Maintain clerical records and prepare routine reports.
• Maintain good relationships with the general public.
• Effective communication with staff, parents, students, and community members.
• Skill in typewriter operation and computer terminal for word‑processing or data system tasks.
• Excellent human relations skills.
• Computer skills including word processing and database; experience with MCPS databases (OASIS, OSS, SIMS, etc.).
• 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. One year of experience in responsible clerical and secretarial work in a busy office environment. Other combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Administrative

Industry: Primary and Secondary Education