Summary Description:
Under direction of the chief of teaching, learning and schools and executive directors, performs varied and highly responsible, often confidential, office and secretarial work for administrators and staff in the Office of Teaching, Learning and Schools. Employee exercises considerable independence and judgment in performing the work.Physical Demands:Position requires sustained operation of keyboard devices.Special Requirements:Ability to work unusual hours, nights, weekends and overtime as required.

Summary Description:
Under direction of the chief of teaching, learning and schools and executive directors, performs varied and highly responsible, often confidential, office and secretarial work for administrators and staff in the Office of Teaching, Learning and Schools. Employee exercises considerable independence and judgment in performing the work.Physical Demands:Position requires sustained operation of keyboard devices.Special Requirements:Ability to work unusual hours, nights, weekends and overtime as required.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Considerable knowledge of business English, spelling, general vocabulary, punctuation and mathematics. Considerable knowledge of central services practices and procedures. Knowledge of the general organization and functions of Montgomery County Public Schools, or the ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge. Knowledge of selected Montgomery County Public Schools� policies and regulations including those related to travel study programs, field trips, and student organization trips, and curricular expenses for students, or the ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge. Ability to independently carry out continuing assignments requiring the organization of materials, the handling of routine administrative details, the preparation of confidential reports and sound decision-making. Ability to review sensitive material and handle confidentially. Ability to use sound professional judgment and discretion in performing duties. Ability to operate standard office equipment. Extensive knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of products, and related office software; to complete complex word processing tasks, develop PowerPoint presentations, and build and maintain Excel spreadsheets. Proficiency in the use of Google Suite including Google Docs, Slides, Forms and Sheets. Proficiency in the use of the Incident Management System and the ability to generate reports. Strong proofreading and editing skills. Excellent oral and written communications and human relations skills. Ability to multitask, prioritize changing assignments, and organize workload, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure, while exercising attention to detail. Ability to work as part of a team. Knowledge of and the ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS).

Education Training Experience:
High School or GED diploma required. Associates degree desirable. Considerable progressively responsible secretarial work experience of three or more years (preferably with Montgomery County Public Schools or other school systems) with school and central office experience. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered. Completion of at least one year of college coursework desirable.Certificate License:None.