About this role
JOB SUMMARY: Under supervision provide required secretarial services in a competent, professional and proficient manner while working cooperatively with staff members, parents, students and the general public.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum of high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to type at a speed of 30 wpm with accuracy preferred.
• Working knowledge of general office and business practices and procedures. Prior experience preferred.
• Ability to work effectively and communicate with the public, students and parents in person, on the telephone and through other means.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others members of the team.
• Working knowledge of the operating practices of the school system, preferred.
• Ability to use office equipment and appropriate business software, such as, Microsoft Office.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must be pleasant and professional and maintain good attendance.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Performs office routines and practices associated with a productive and smoothly-run office, working as part of a professional team.
• Types and produces documents, reports and correspondence using mail merge and other relevant work processing skills with computer software for word processing, desk-top publishing and spreadsheets.
• Greets all students, parents, and/or general public coming into the office and directs them to the appropriate person or department.
• Receives and routes all incoming calls. Greets all visitors courteously, determines their needs and directs or escorts them to the proper person.
• Processes incoming materials such as mail, packages, textbooks, etc. and distributes to appropriate areas.
• Maintains student and/or office records as required.
• Assists other members of the team in preparing administrative and/or instructional materials as requested.
• Maintains the same level of ethical behavior and confidentiality about the school system and its operation as is expected of all professional personnel.
• Maintains a professional and comfortable work area.
• Performs other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
Pay and Hours: This a 10-month full-time position (215 days) with a minimum of 35 hours per week. Queen Anne's County Board of Education, Support, Unit I Salary Scale. Placement on the appropriate salary lane/step will be based on knowledge, skills and abilities related to this position. APPLICATION PROCESS:
Internal Applicants: Interested, qualified applicants must complete and submit an internal application at https://qacps.schoolspring.com/. Please upload a current letter of interest, an updated resume, three (3) current letters of recommendation, and any supporting documents as part of your application. External Applicants: Interested, qualified applicants must complete and submit an external application at https://qacps.schoolspring.com/. Please upload a current letter of interest, an updated resume, three (3) current letters of recommendation, and any supporting documents as part of your application.
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT In accordance with state and federal laws, and the policies of the Board of Education, QACPS does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, age, religion, disability, genetics, ancestry/national origin, marital status, sex or sexual orientation in matters affecting employment or in providing educational programs and service, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. QACPS operates equal opportunity and affirmative action programs for students and staff. The Board of Education of Queen Anne's County Public Schools is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
• Employee inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination or Title IX issues such as gender equity, sexual harassment and sexual discrimination should be directed to Michael Noel, Director of Human Resources, [email protected] or 410-758-2403.
• Student or parent inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination or Title IX issues such as gender equity, sexual harassment and sexual discrimination should be directed to Matt Evans, Director of Student Services, [email protected] or 410-758-2403.
• Inquiries regarding ADA and Section 504 should be directed to Joeleen Smith, Supervisor of Special Education, [email protected] or 410-758-2403.
• Inquiries regarding Title II should be directed to Michael Noel, Director of Human Resources, [email protected] or 410-758-2403.
Inquiries may also be addressed in writing to the appropriate office at Queen Anne's County Public Schools, 115 Vincit Street, Centreville, Maryland 21617.
External Agencies U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) 1-800-669-4000 1-800-669-6820 (TTY for Deaf/Hard of Hearing callers only) 1-844-234-5122 (ASL Video Phone for Deaf/Hard of Hearing callers only)
Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR) 410.767.8600 (Español-marque el 2) 1.800.637.6247 Maryland Relay 7-1-1
U.S. Department of Education (OCR) Office for Civil Rights 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202 (202) 401-2000 1-800-872-5327 Fax: 202-453-6012; TDD: 800-877-8339
Board of Education contact information can be found on the QACPS website. www.qacps.org