Description
Performs comprehensive secretarial and clerical duties in support of an office or school. Performs complete word processing functions creates and maintains filing systems and prepares and processes office documents.
Responsibilities
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES :
- Performs a full range of skilled word processing functions. Develops formats and prepares correspondence memoranda reports announcements and forms.
- Composes correspondence and memos. Prepares specialized documents and technical reports. Creates documents for mass mailings. Produces charts graphs and tables.
- Designs creates and maintains databases spreadsheets rosters and logs. Enters sorts and retrieves information in databases and spreadsheets. Gathers and compiles information. Prepares routine and special reports.
- Creates and maintains electronic and paper document filing systems. Receives distributes and files documents.
- Reviews and processes documents pertaining to office functions. Checks documents for completeness accuracy and compliance with established policy and procedural requirements.
- Receives opens analyzes sorts and distributes incoming inter-office and U.S. mail. Maintains office correspondence controls such as tickler files. Follows up on assigned responses due dates reviews and signatures.
- Attends meetings and take notes. Arranges and coordinates appointments conferences and schedules. Reserves meeting rooms. Arranges for equipment supplies and refreshments needed.
- Answers telephone calls. Provides assistance and information to callers which requires a detailed knowledge of office programs services and procedures. Receives and forwards messages to office staff. Receives and directs visitors to the office.
- Prepares and processes check request forms requisitions vouchers and purchase orders. Maintains financial records. Monitors expenditures.
- Purchases office and instructional supplies materials and equipment. Maintains an inventory of office and instructional supplies and equipment. Arranges for the service and repair of facilities and equipment.
- Assists with ensuring accuracy of student attendance records including entering daily and period attendance for all daily substitutes. Maintains attendance related notes for the purpose of providing reliable documentation of recorded attendance information in compliance with district policies.
- Retrieves data and compiles information from manual and automated files for the preparation of routine reports and correspondence regarding student attendance.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education Training and Experience :
Possession of a high school diploma or appropriate equivalent. Three years of secretarial experience.
Note : Other combinations of applicable education training and experience that provide the knowledge and skills necessary to perform effectively in the class may be considered.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities :
Knowledge of office practices and procedures. Knowledge of filing systems. Knowledge of spelling grammar and arithmetic. Knowledge of personal computers and office software packages. Knowledge of automated office systems.Skill in setting up and maintaining databases spreadsheets and logs. Skill in setting up and maintaining filing systems. Skill in gathering and compiling information for statistical reports. Skill in processing financial documents and transactions. Skill in composing correspondence and memoranda. Skill in operating personal computers and related office equipment.Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to follow rules and regulations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to maintain confidential information.PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS :
The work of this class is generally sedentary and performed in an office environment. Work includes the operation of office equipment including personal computers and occasional limited physical activities.Citizenship residency or work VISA in United States required.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :
May be required to work additional hours with little or no notice.
SALARY : Grade 02 / ESPBC $21.13-$35.42 (Hourly Base Pay Scale for Non-Exempt Office Professionals Clerical and Classified Employees Represented by ESPBC 2025-2026 Effective September 20 2025)
Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales other compensation and leave accruals at COMPENSATION : This position may also be eligible for comp time as per the OPE Master Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding. Visit the BCPS website for additional information at Non-Exempt
RETIREMENT : Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System
BENEFITS : BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans dental plans vision life insurance flexible spending accounts disability coverage and 403(b) / 457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays sick personal business and bereavement days and flexible leave options such as FMLA sick bank and board approved new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.
Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at
document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.
Application Instructions
Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.
Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment.Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals supervisors managers mentor teachers and university / college references from colleagues friends community members not be accepted.Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment. Failure to complete all fields of the Work Experience section of the application may result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position.You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure / Certification.Proof of Licenses Certifications and Education :
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicants major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable only at the application stage. Official transcripts must be provided only after you have accepted a contingent offer.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses certifications and / or education must be submitted with your application.
Proof of Degree Equivalency :
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from a MSDE approved Foreign Transcript Evaluation Agency. This information is located on the MSDE website at Requirements :
All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools regular and temporary are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109.
Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via escript / clearinghouse from your university.Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination.All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting.Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.Contact Information
Kelly Hammond HR Analyst
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Key Skills
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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Hourly Salary Salary : 21 - 35