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ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Before you begin, please read the job posting below carefully including the Application Requirements specific to this position. Be sure your application reflects experience and education required to meet the minimum and any preferred qualifications listed. Our application guide includes detailed instructions to assist you. Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes.
Please note that application submission will be available only through 11:59 PM on the date prior to the indicated end date. If no end date is indicated, the posting will remain open indefinitely
Job Posting End Date:
08-11-2026
Reminder: Current permanent and temporary employees must apply through the Jobs Hub in Workday, not the external career site.
Under the supervision of the school principal/designee, the Middle School Dara Clerkis responsible forimplementing the grade reporting process and performing duties associated with the master scheduling process.This is a position that requires a high degree of accuracy, accountability, attention to detail, and confidentiality.The principal or designated school administrator reviews work periodically for accuracy and conformance with general instructions.
MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must meet all qualifications below to be considered for the vacancy.
Education:
High School diploma or GED (must scan and upload to the online application). Education completed outside the United States must be evaluated by an MSDE approved organization. For a list of approved vendors, please click here
Experience:
Three years ofgeneral office experience OR anAssociate'sdegree or equivalent may be substituted for the required work experienceMust be abletokeyboard at a moderate rate of speed.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with Microsoft Office database applications. Experience working in a school setting.
ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
The below list is a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of alljobresponsibilities, tasks, and duties.
Implements tracking procedures and updates the student information management database per OIT specifications to ensure accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of student information management system database.
Processes anddisseminatesstudent schedules, reportcards,and interims per software program requirements
Trains school-based faculty on using grading tools.
Identifiesgrade issues and problemsin accordance withHCPSS policies and reports toappropriate schoolpersonnel
Provides,compiles,and prioritizes reports fromnumerousdatabases for various groups and departments,includingFederal and State reporting
Provides feedback on software issues or problems that arise inthe performanceof job responsibilities
Tracks, verifies, and ensures all teachers’ grades are properly entered intothe gradereporting system
Processes student schedule changes and verify compliance with HCPSS policies
Inputs,maintains,and updates the student master schedule
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
The below list is a summary of the knowledge, skills, and abilitiesrequiredfor success in this position, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list.
Ability to analyze data
Ability todetermineinconsistencies
Ability to resolve data discrepancies and to work independently
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with school administrators, central office personnel, faculty, staff,parents,and students
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to exercise independent judgment in prioritizing and completing requests from school-based staff, central office staff, parents, and students
Proficiencywith computer technology in the officesetting includesvariouswords
Processing,spreadsheets,and database software programs
Basic operating knowledge of other office equipment.
Working Hours
The duty day for this position is 7.5hours,which will include a 30-minute unpaid, duty-free lunch period.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Complete applications must besubmitted, and once your application has beensubmitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes. Incomplete applications will not be acceptedResumes will not beaccepted in lieu of a completed application.
SELECTIONCRITERIA
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be included in further evaluation.Interviews will be limited to those applicants who, in addition to meeting the basic requirements, have experience which most closelymatchtheposition ofqualifications and the needs of the school system.
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Compensation
This is a 10-month per year position in the Howard County Education Association, Educational Support Professionals (HCEA-ESP) employee unit. The current salary rangefor this positionisGrade VIII on the Secretaries and Assistants Salary ScaleStep placement will bein accordance withthe salary procedures of the Howard County Public School System and the HCEA-ESP Master Agreement which considers relevant prior experience. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, this position is not exemptfrom overtime.
Retirement
Membership in the Maryland State Retirement Agency (MSRA) pension plan is a mandatory condition of employment for all employees who meet the eligibility and membership criteria defined in the State Personnel and Pensions Article and the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR). A qualifying employee cannot reject membership, nor can an ineligible employeeelectmembership.The annualcontribution to the pension plan will be 7% of an employee’s annual salary
Benefits
HCPSS offers a comprehensive benefits packagefor eligible employees.Information aboutadditionalbenefits such as paid time off can be found in the negotiated agreementfor employees in this bargaining unit.
Pre-EmploymentRequirements
Professional references will be contacted prior to any offerofemployment. Recommended candidates willbe requiredtoprovide references from current and recent supervisors.
All employees, regular and temporary, must be fingerprinted, have a criminal background investigation completed, and successfully complete the Maryland Employment History Review,pursuant toSection 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland.In addition, some positions will requirecompletion of a physical examination and/or drug testing
Anyone offered employment isrequiredto provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the United States. HCPSSparticipates in E-Verify anddoes not offer employee sponsorship.
For questionsregardingthis posting, please contact natasha_mahasa@hcpss.org .
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
To request an accommodation during the application or interview process due to a documented disability, please email humanresources@hcpss.org
HCPSS celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any kind. HCPSS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees in providing them with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at HCPSS are based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, veteran status or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Howard County, Maryland is a suburban community of more than 330,000 situated midway along the Baltimore-Washington corridor. It is a county of contrasts — a blend of old and new, urban and rural, historical and progressive. The county’s borders encompass Ellicott City, one of the country’s oldest towns, and Columbia, a planned community conceived and designed more than 55 years ago by The Rouse Company.
A great community deserves great schools, and the Howard County Public School System is a recognized source of local pride. The school system consistently ranks among Maryland’s top school districts based on student performance on state assessments. Howard County students score above the national averages on standardized tests.