2026-2027 Secretary to Special Education Director (207 days)

Silsbee-Independent-School-District; Silsbee (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Silsbee Independent School District is seeking a Secretary to the Special Education Director for the 2026-2027 year. The role supports the Special Education Department, handling clerical tasks, records, and basic bookkeeping in a busy educational setting.

Starting immediately, 207-day schedule, with duties including correspondence, scheduling, mail handling, and confidentiality. Requires high school diploma or GED and 2 years of secretarial experience, preferably in public education.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2 years’ secretarial experience required, preferably in public education.
• Proficient keyboarding and data entry skills.
• Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets and databases.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare correspondence, forms, and reports for the department head and other staff members.
• Maintain, file, and manage department reports and records.
• Perform routine bookkeeping tasks and maintain department budgets.
• Process purchase orders and payments for the department.
• Order and inventory office supplies and program equipment.
• Monitor time records including leave requests and SHARS/Medicare records.
• Answer calls, take messages, and route to staff.
• Arrange travel and meetings for department staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.

Skills

Keyboarding

Data entry

Word processing

File maintenance

English usage

Bookkeeping basics

Spreadsheets

Databases

Prioritization

Multitasking

Organization

Communication

Interpersonal

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Database software

Job description

2026-2027 Secretary to Special Education Director (207 days)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

Under minimal supervision, organize and manage the routine work activities of the Special Education Department and provide clerical support to the Special Education Director and other staff members.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Proficient keyboarding, data entry, word processing, and file maintenance skills

Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation

Knowledge of basic bookkeeping principles

Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets and databases

Ability to prioritize workflow to address the multiple needs of the supervisor or department

Ability to multi-task numerous complex administrative activities

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

2 years’ secretarial experience, preferably in public education environment

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Records, Reports, and Correspondence

• Prepare correspondence, forms, report, manuals for the department head and other staff members.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.

Accounting

• Perform routine bookkeeping tasks and maintain department budget records. Prepare and process department purchase orders and payment authorizations.
• Order and maintain inventory of office supplies and program equipment.
• Monitor and process personnel time records including leave requests and reports and submit in accordance with district procedures.
• Monitor and process SHARS/Medicare records and reports.

Other

• Answer and respond to incoming calls, take reliable messages, and route to appropriate staff.
• Maintain a schedule of appointments and make travel arrangements for department staff.
• Make meeting arrangements for department activities including preparing materials, scheduling and setting up facilities, and arranging equipment.
• Receive, sort, and distribute mail and other documents to department staff.
• Maintain confidentiality o f information

2026-2027 Secretary to Special Education Director (207 days)

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Job Details

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $23,184 to $44,712 Per Year

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Clerical

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Scott Schwartz , Director of Special Education
• Administrative Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]