Matthew Henson Middle School.Secretary.2340

Charles County Public Schools • Indian Head, MD

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Matthew Henson Middle School is seeking a Secretary to join their team. This is an 11-month, Non-Exempt position with a salary scale of AFSCME UA1, Grade 7-8. The role involves a variety of administrative and clerical duties to support the school's operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Possess positive human relation skills.
• Demonstrated aptitude for successful performance of duties and responsibilities listed below.
• Good computer literacy skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, etc.).
• Exhibits ability to compile data accurately and concisely.
• Capacity to work with pupils, teachers, parents, administrative personnel, and school visitors in a manner conducive to good working relationships.
• Knowledge of efficient office practices and procedures.
• Ability to react effectively to various simultaneous inquiries and situations.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with others, follow up and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains all pupil records and various related reports; checks pupil information and files appropriate reports such as Monthly Pupil Attendance Reports and Monthly Suspension Report and contacts parents concerning attendance policies and procedures.
• Registers all new pupils and requests prior school records, withdraws transferring pupils and forwards permanent school records or copies (when out of state).
• Follows-up on immunizations to ensure compliance with Maryland School Law and prepares School Immunization Report.
• Maintains up-to-date bus routes and bus numbers for students; prepares ECOTRAN reporting/block/stop/home location information for new students.
• Maintains up-to-date emergency cards and information card file on all students.
• Types and distributes correspondence, bulletins, notices, newsletters, surveys, agendas, lists, menus, etc. as is required and maintains appropriate files.
• Answers various inquiries from students, parents, staff, and school visitors.
• Receives, sorts, and forwards mail and messages for staff members.
• Supervises sales and collections of monies from students for fund raisers.
• Performs related duties as assigned by the school principal.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED