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Secretary to 9th Grade Center Principal
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What they do
A Secretary performs office administrative work and provides administrative assistance to an office staff. Organizes files and assists with record keeping and data base management. Manages office calendars and helps to organize office workflow. Provides administrative support for reports and budgets. Documents office expenses. May handle phone inquiries. May help to arrange travel for office staff.
$38,262 / year median in Texas
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Secretary to 9th Grade Center Principal
Denton Independent School District
Braswell High School - Little Elm, Texas This job is also posted in Denton ISD - Online Application
Job Details
Job ID:
5910971
Application Deadline:
Oct 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Reports to: 9th Grade Center Principal
Wage/Hour Status:
Nonexempt
Pay Grade:
04
Minimum Hourly Rate:
$18.90
Duty Days:
220 days per year
PRIMARY PURPOSE
Ensure efficient operation of 9th Grade center administrative office, work collaboratively with high school office staff and Principal's secretary and provide clerical services for school's administrative staff.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or GED
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Proficient word processing and file maintenance skills
Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to use personal computer and software to develop spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing Knowledge of basic accounting principles
Experience:
One to three years secretarial experience, preferably in public education environment
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Records, Reports, and Correspondence
Prepare written correspondence, forms, schedules, or reports using personal computer
Prepare instructional materials, meeting agendas, honor rolls, student/staff reports, and campus communication as requested using personal computer
Maintain a daily teacher attendance log and records for substitute teachers collaboratively with the high school campus
Maintain school calendar of events subject to the needs of the 9th grade center and in collaboration with the high school campus.
Greet visitors at reception and answer phones as needed (occasionally providing support at the high school office upon request)
Schedule meetings and appointments and maintain calendar for 9th Grade center principal
Assist students, teachers, staff, and parents as needed
Receive incoming calls, take reliable messages, and route to appropriate staff
Files
Maintain physical and computerized files including mailing lists, student records, visitor logs, and office communication
Update handbooks, policy manuals, and other documents as assigned
Including 9th Grade Center accounting and inventory
Perform routine bookkeeping tasks including simple arithmetic operations to maintain campus budget records
Prepare and process purchase orders for the 9th Grade center
Receive, store, and issue supplies and equipment for 9th Grade staff
Prepare and make cash deposits for activity account(s). May be responsible for maintenance of activity checkbook(s) and ledger(s) as needed
Assist with coordination of faculty meetings and campus activities per request
Assist with campus budget preparation as needed
Maintain inventory of fixed assets, equipment, and supplies
Other
Sort, distribute, or deliver mail and other documents
Maintain confidentiality
Maintain a positive, customer service-oriented demeanor towards all stakeholders
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supports the high school campus principal's secretary in monitoring the work of campus secretaries and clerical aides
Equipment Used:
Personal computer, printer, copier, scanner, fax machine, and calculator
WORKING CONDITIONS
Mental Demands:
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interprets policy, procedures and data; coordinates district functions; maintains emotional control under stress.
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Frequent district-wide and occasional statewide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling. Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. Prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions.
Position Type:
Full-Time