Secretary to 9th Grade Center Principal

Secretary to 9th Grade Center Principal

Denton Independent School District Braswell High School - Little Elm, Texas

Final date to receive applications:
Jul 02, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted:
Jun 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:
Jul 6, 2026

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.

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

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

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

Job Categories:
Support Staff >
Clerical, Support Staff >
Secretary

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