Principal's Secretary

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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

Before you begin, please read the position description below carefully and review our application instructions. Be sure your application reflects experience and education to meet any minimum qualifications listed on the job description. Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes. More details about application requirements are found below.

Please note that application submission will be available only through 11:59 PM on the date prior to the indicated end date. If no end date is indicated, the posting will remain open indefinitely.

Job Posting End Date:

07-24-2025

Reminder: Current permanent and temporary employees must apply through the Jobs Hub in Workday, not the external career site.

DESCRIPTION 

 

This is work of a confidential nature.  This individual works under the general supervision of the Principal or designee and will assist with local and state mandated student accountability and assessment.  This individual is responsible for all matters related to student grade reporting. 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

 

Applicants must meet all qualifications below to be considered for the vacancy. 

 

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 click here.   

Experience: 

• Three years of general office experience of a clerical nature OR an Associate's degree or equivalent may be substituted for the required work 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. 

 

• Assists with the coordination of the local and state student accountability program. 

• Performs computer-based tasks including but not limited to maintaining and controlling student scheduling, grade reporting and local and state assessments. 

• Performs general clerical duties. 

• Answers telephone communications and record messages. 

• Communicates in a positive and effective manner with staff, students, parents and/or visitors.