Guidance Secretary III

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 September 11, 2026 PLEASE POST

CLOSING DATE: Thursday, September 17, 2026

GUIDANCE SECRETARY III MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL

GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION Under the direction of the Principal, the Guidance Secretary III (year-round position) provides secretarial and clerical services of a general, spe cial, technical, sensitive, and/or confidential nat ure for an administrator.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITION

1. Performs routine secretarial tasks, including but n ot limited to typing, filing, and scheduling meetings.
2. Exercises good judgment in making decisions and han dling administrative details independently, including screening of telephone calls, composition of letters/memoranda, and scheduling of appointments.
3. Assists in the preparation and maintenance of a wid e variety of office records and files in a confidential manner, including student records and student attendance.
4. Prepares clear and concise reports.
5. Maintains a confidential manner.
6. Reacts to change productively and performs other duties as assigned.
7. Maintains regular, on-time attendance.
8. Interacts positively with students and all school and community stakeholders.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION

1. High school diploma
2. Two years' experience in an office setting; school office experience preferred. Secretarial education 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) as demonstrated by the Clerical Performance Test
4. Excellent business English skills (spelling, gramma r, and punctuation) as demonstrated by the Clerical Performance Test
5. High degree of responsibility and motivation
6. Professional manner
7. Excellent interpersonal communication skills (over)

SALARY The salary range for the Guidance Secretary III position for the 2026-2027 school year is $46,260 - $54,534, depending on creditable experience and training. Ad vanced preparation increments based on degree conferral and longevity increments are in addition to the base salary. An attractive fringe benefit package is available that includes individual or family medica l, dental, and vision benefits; term life insurance ; retirement plans; and 12 sick and 3 personal leave days.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications of the position are required to submit a letter of interest and complete résumé . Two professional references with valid email addr esses 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 Thursday, September 17, 2026.

REMARKS This job announcement will be used to create a pool of Guidance Secretary III candidates for all middle and high schools. A vacancy currently exists 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