DES: Principal's Secretary- Anticipated

Drew Elementary School; Crosby (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Drew Elementary School in Crosby, Texas is seeking a Principal's Secretary to ensure smooth operation of the school office. The position is non-exempt, operates under the Principal, and carries a pay grade of $18.25 to $26.26 per hour, depending on experience.

Responsibilities include clerical support, attendance and records, reception, budgeting tasks, and confidential handling of materials. The role requires strong word processing, organizational, and interpersonal skills and prior secretarial

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Proficient word processing and file maintenance; strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use PC and software to develop spreadsheets, databases, and word processing; basic accounting knowledge.
• Bilingual preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare written correspondence, forms, schedules, or reports using a PC.
• Maintain attendance logs and records for substitutes; monitor leave requests and deadlines.
• Maintain school calendar and distribute mail, messages, and documents.
• Perform routine bookkeeping tasks; process purchase orders and budget records.
• Maintain physical and computerized files; update handbooks and policy manuals.
• Schedule meetings, greet visitors, assist students, parents and staff as needed.
• Administer materials distribution, issue visitor passes, and manage supplies and inventory.
• Maintain confidentiality and assist with scheduling teacher conferences.

Skills

Word processing

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic accounting

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Database software

Job description

DES: Principal's Secretary- Anticipated

Crosby Indep School District Drew Elementary School - Crosby, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5966805
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Re-Posted: Oct 23, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Nov 9, 2026

Job Description

Job Title: Principal's Secretary

Wage/Hour Status: Non-exempt

Dept./School: Drew Elementary School

Reports to: Principal

Pay Grade: C/T:5 ($18.25- $26.26) (Depends on years of experience)

Days to Work: 210 Days/11 Months

Date Revised: 6/5/03:11/1/11; 05/2020

Report Date: November 09, 2026

Primary Purpose:

Ensure efficient operation of school administrative office 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
• Bilingual preferred but not required

Experience:

• One to three years secretarial and/or book keeping experience, preferably in public education environment

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the administration may find appropriate and acceptable.

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, graduation lists, and campus communication as requested, using typewriter or personal computer.
• Maintain a daily teacher attendance log and records for substitute teachers.
• Monitor and process personnel time records including leave requests and reports. Compile information and submit to central office according to established deadlines.
• Maintain school calendar of events.

Reception and Phones

• Schedule meetings and appointments and maintain calendar for principal.
• Assist students, teachers, and parents as needed.
• Receive incoming calls, take reliable messages, and route to appropriate staff.
• Receive and direct incoming calls, take reliable messages, and route to appropriate staff.
• Greet and direct campus visitors.
• Assist parents in checking students in and out of school.
• Receive, sort, and distribute mail, messages, documents, and other deliveries.
• Assist with the receipt and distribution of student materials, including homework requests.
• Maintain visitor log and issue visitor passes.

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.

Accounting and Inventory

• Perform routine bookkeeping tasks including simple arithmetic operations to maintain campus budget records.
• Prepare and process purchase orders.
• Order, receive, store, and issue supplies and equipment.
• Prepare and make cash deposits for activity account(s). May be responsible for maintenance of activity checkbook(s) and ledger(s).
• Assist with coordination of faculty meetings and campus activities.
• Assist with campus budget preparation.
• Maintain inventory of fixed assets, equipment, and supplies.

Other

• Sort, distribute, or deliver mail and other documents.
• Administer medication to students, check temperatures, and notify parents of student illness in nurse’s absence.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Assist with preparation of materials for mailing, including preparing labels, stuffing envelopes, etc.
• Maintain computerized files using personal computer, including reports, employee roster, and mailing lists.
• Assist with the scheduling of teacher conferences.
• Maintain copiers in building.
• Collect and distribute campus keys and badges.
• Order supplies for campus.
• Submit maintenance work orders for campus.
• Provide clerical assistance as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Monitor the work of campus office personnel.

Equipment Used:

• Personal computer and peripherals, copier, fax machine, and calculator.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions.
• Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

The Crosby Independent School District - in compliance with the Title VII, American Disability Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other statutes- seeks to provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a medical condition, disability, or any other legally protected status. This policy extends to the employment and all programs and activities conducted by the district. For Further information, Contact the Office of the Superintendent, Crosby Independent School District, 14670 FM 2100, Crosby, Texas 77532.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $18.25 to $26.26 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Donna Fontenot
• PO Box 2009
• Crosby, Texas 775328716
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]