Teachers' Secretary

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

Before you begin, please read the job posting below carefully including the Application Requirements specific to this position. Be sure your application reflects experience and education required to meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications listed. Our application guide includes detailed instructions to assist you. Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes.

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:

12-05-2025

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

DESCRIPTION 

 

This is school-based clerical/secretarial work of a confidential nature. An employee in this class, with general supervision from a designated administrator or teachers, provides clerical assistance to the staff. Performance is evaluated periodically 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

 

Education: 

• High school diploma or equivalent (must scan and upload to the online application at the time of submission). Foreign credentials must be evaluated as U.S. High School diploma or above by an MSDE approved organization. For a list of approved vendors, please click here 

 

Experience: 

• One year of general office experience. Must be able to use the keyboard at a moderate rate of speed. Graduation from an accredited university or college with a minimum of an associate degree or successful completion of 60 credit hours may be substituted for the required experience. An official college transcript is required.  

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

 

• Experience with Microsoft Office database applications. Experience working in a school setting. 

 

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. 

 

• Performs general secretarial tasks including, but not limited to, typing, maintaining records, logs and databases; makes photocopies, files, distributes mail, etc. 

• Answers telephone communications and record messages. 

• Communicates positively and effectively with staff, students, parents, and/or visitors. 

• Types letters, reports, forms, bulletins, and newsletters.