Lead School Secretary V

CECIL COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER EDUCATION LEADERSHIP CENTER 201 BOOTH STREET • ELKTON , MD 21921

phone: 410.996.5555 • fax: 410.996.1051 • www.ccps.org

Jeffrey A. Lawson, Ed.D. Dianne L. Heath Superintendent of Schools President, Board of Educa tion

Our Mission: CCPS serves equitably through positive relationships as a safe, collaborative community. We will ensure all learners acquire the knowledge, skills, and qualities to be responsible, caring, and ethical citizens.

PLEASE POST August 28, 2026 PLEASE POST

CLOSING DATE: Monday, September 7, 2026

LEAD SCHOOL SECRETARY V ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY SCHOOLS GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION Under the direction of the Principal, the Lead Scho ol Secretary V (year-round position) provides secre tarial and clerical services of a general, special, technical, sensitive, and/or confidential nature for administ rators, coordinates general office responsibilities, and assists with the supervision of office staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION

1. Performs high-level secretarial tasks and managerial duties.
2. Exercises good judgment in making decisions and han dling administrative details independently, includi ng routine inquiries, screening of telephone calls, th e composition of letters/memoranda, and scheduling of appointments.
3. Prepares and maintains a wide variety of office records and files in a confidential manner, including student records, student attendance, employee attendance, and payroll records.
4. Enters purchase orders for approval. Receives, confirms, and files purchase orders upon approval.
5. In elementary and middle schools, performs general bookkeeping and accounting of school accounts in accordance with required accounting procedures.
6. Prepares clear and concise reports.
7. Has knowledge of the general organization and functions of the Cecil County Public Schools.
8. Acts and reacts effectively in the absence of an administrator.
9. Maintains regular, on-time attendance and is able to work a flexible schedule as needed.
10. Reacts to change productively and performs other duties as assigned.
11. Interacts positively with students and all school and community stakeholders.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION

1. High school diploma
2. Four years of experience in an office setting; scho ol office experience preferred. Secretarial educati on or training may be substituted for office experience.
3. Proficiency in the use of computers and software (s pecifically, Microsoft Office and Google Apps for Education)
4. Excellent business English skills (spelling, gramma r, and punctuation) as demonstrated by the Clerical Performance Test
5. In-depth knowledge of business office procedures an d the ability to perform these procedures without supervision
6. A high degree of responsibility and motivation
7. Professional manner
8. Excellent interpersonal communication skills (over)

SALARY The salary range for the Lead School Secretary V po sition for the 2026-2027 school year is $53,975 - $62,242, depending on creditable experience and training. Ad vanced preparation increments based on degree confe rral and longevity increments are in addition to the base salary. An attractive fringe benefit package is available that includes individual or family medical, dental, and vision be nefits; term life insurance; retirement plans; and 12 sick and 3 personal leave days.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications o f the position are required to submit a letter of interest and complete résumé . Two professional references with valid email addresses must be included in the reference section of the application. All completed applications must be submitted through AppliTrack at http://www.applitrack.com/cecil/onlineapp. Information requested must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. on Monday, September 7, 2026.

REMARKS This job announcement will be used to create a pool of Lead School Secretary V candidates for all schools. There is currently a vacancy at Rising Sun High School.

The Cecil County Public Schools prohibits discrimination in its educational programs, activities, and employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or disability. Further information can be found in Policy AC on BoardDocs http://go.boarddocs.com/mabe/cecil/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CAEP475FE564