Montgomery County Public Schools is hiring: Immediate: School Secretary II (Coun

Immediate: School Secretary II (Counseling), Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School

Summary: Under general supervision, this role performs responsible secretarial and clerical work within a large school office, functioning as the principal office assistant to one or more school administrators. Employees provide secretarial services to assigned supervisors, manage varied office clerical tasks, and handle responsibilities that involve interactions with students, parents, and other stakeholders. The position requires considerable independence, judgment, and the ability to operate keyboard devices continuously.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate clerical records and prepare reports as needed.
• Provide secretarial support to school administrators, including document preparation, scheduling, and correspondence.
• Interact professionally with students, parents, and administrative staff.
• Apply established policies and procedures to organizational tasks.
• Manage multiple tasks while demonstrating strong organizational skills and flexibility with schedule/duty assignments.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong working knowledge of business English, spelling, arithmetic, and modern office practices.
• Proficiency with typewriters, word processing software, and general computer equipment.
• Understanding of MCPS school office operations and the broader central office organization.
• Ability to make decisions, maintain clerical records, and prepare reports.
• Good human relations and communication skills.
• Knowledge and application of the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).

Education, Training, and Experience:

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

Additional Details:

• Seniority Level: Entry Level
• Job Grade: 13
• Organization: Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School
• Primary Location: Bethesda
• Schedule: Full‑time (Day Job)
• Working Months: 12
• Shift: Day Job
• Wage Range: $23.61–$33.25 per hour (based on years of service)
• Benefits: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nCKtJEqy4w4SLTzmvmVXgE8hPfOBolkb/view