<p>POSITION: Secretary - Grade 5 (10-Month) - Worcester Technical High School</p> <p>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:</p> <ul> <li>Performs a variety of secretarial duties such as preparing correspondence, memos, reports, and charts from copy or rough draft. </li><li>Maintains calendar and schedule for immediate supervisor. </li><li>Maintains files, answers and screens telephone calls, takes messages, and opens and distributes mail. </li><li>Answers routine inquiries and prepares standard responses to correspondence. </li><li>Performs miscellaneous clerical duties such as maintaining office files and records, collecting and recording data, and distributing information. </li><li>Maintains inventories, orders materials, and prepares purchase orders as requested. </li><li>Accepts packages and supplies. </li><li>Completes routine record keeping such as: maintaining attendance records, updating student files, preparing class lists, and distributing report cards. </li><li>Collects, enters, and retrieves data on the student and administrative information systems. </li><li>Assists in document preparation and distribution. </li><li>Prepares and distributes appropriate forms, correspondence, documents, and reports. </li><li>Maintains sensitive and personally identifiable information in a mature and professional manner. </li><li>Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor. </li></ul> <p>QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or equivalency. </li><li>Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, staff and the ability to work as a team player. </li><li>Demonstrates proficiency in computer and word processing skills, especially Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Publisher, Excel, Outlook Calendar, and PowerPoint). </li><li>Proficiency in proofreading and editing confidential documents is a must. </li><li>Excellent time management skills. </li><li>Proven ability to handle multiple tasks, especially during peak periods. </li></ul> <p>SALARY:</p> <p>This is a 10-month position. Salary is based on direct secretarial/clerical experience paid from the Grade 5 of the Secretarial Salary Scale-current salary range ($22,500 to 37,269 per year).</p> <p>APPLICATION PROCEDURE:</p> <ul> <li>Each candidate meeting the employment qualifications for the Secretary (Grade 5) position must submit an internal application available on our website at worcesterk12.org. </li><li>Please upload a letter of interest that addresses the essential functions of the position along with a résumé. </li><li>Applications received by the vacancy announcement deadline will be prescreened. </li><li>The selected applicants will be invited for an interview. </li></ul> <p>If you have any questions or require assistance in completing the online application, please contact 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>This position will be open until filled.</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>