<p>POSITION: Secretary - Grade 4 - (10-Month)</p> <p>LOCATION: Buckingham Elementary School</p> <p>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:</p> <ul> <li>Prepares and distributes appropriate forms, correspondence, documents, and reports. </li><li>Maintains office files and records. </li><li>Answers and screens telephone calls and takes accurate messages. </li><li>Collects, sorts, and distributes mail. </li><li>Schedules appointments. </li><li>Records data and performs general record-keeping duties. </li><li>Orders and maintains supplies. </li><li>Assists in the collation and distribution of reports and documents. </li><li>Receives shipments and distributes as appropriate. </li><li>Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor. </li></ul> <p>QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or equivalency. </li><li>Above-average typing skills. </li><li>Ability to relate well with the general public, students, and staff. </li><li>Familiarity with computers and office software. </li><li>Proficiency in operating personal computers, including word processing, spreadsheets, and database management. </li><li>Ability to appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information. </li><li>Knowledge of office practices and procedures. </li><li>Knowledge of office equipment. </li><li>Successful completion of all required tests. </li></ul> <p>SALARY:</p> <p>This is a 10-month benefitted position. Works under the negotiated agreement of Worcester County Educational Support Personnel Association (WCESPA). Salary is based on direct secretarial/clerical experience paid from the Grade 4 of the Secretarial Salary Scale-current salary range ($23,655 to 34,268 per year).</p> <p>APPLICATION PROCEDURE:</p> <ul> <li>Each candidate meeting the employment qualifications for the Secretary - Grade 4 position must submit an internal application available on our website at www.worcesterk12.org. </li><li>Please upload a letter of interest that addresses the position's essential functions along with a résumé. </li><li>Applications received by the vacancy announcement deadline will be screened. </li><li>The selected applicants will be invited for an interview. </li></ul> <p>If you have any questions or require assistance completing the internal application, please get in touch with Debbie Powell at 410-632-5120 or email us at wcpshr@worcesterk12.org.</p> <p>If accommodations are needed for the interview, they will be provided with an advance request.</p> <p>The position will open until 4:00 pm on Monday, March 16, 2026</p> <p>The Worcester County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Supervisor of Human Resources, Worcester County Board of Education, 6270 Worcester Highway, Newark, MD 21841, 410-632-5000.</p>