Secretary to Elementary Principal

Reeves Elementary; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Reeves Elementary seeks a Secretary to Elementary Principal for the Denton Independent School District. The role provides clerical support to the campus principal, manages weathered calendars, handles correspondence and assists students, staff and families.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, at least one year of secretarial experience, and strong skills in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace. This is a full-time on-site position with 215 duty days per year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience as a secretary or clerical assistant preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications.
• Strong organizational and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare correspondence, forms and reports using a computer.
• Schedule meetings, manage calendars and handle routine communications.
• Receive calls, relay messages and assist students, staff and parents as needed.
• Maintain files, attendance logs and campus records with accuracy.

Skills

Keyboarding

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Communication

Organizational skills

Confidential information handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Google Docs

Google Sheets

Google Slides

Job description

Secretary to Elementary Principal

Denton Independent School District Reeves Elementary - Denton, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5916472

Application Deadline: Oct 05, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 1, 2026

Job Description

Reports to: Campus Principal

Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Pay Family: Clerical/Paraprofessional

PC Assignment: Secretary, Prin @ EC/EL

Pay Grade: 05

PC Assignment Code: 75005

Minimum Salary: $34,658

Insight: Support

Duty Days: 215 days per school year

Primary Purpose:

Ensures efficient operation of the school administrative office and provides clerical support for the school's administrative staff.

Qualifications:

Education and Certification

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

• One (1) year of secretarial experience, preferably in a public education environment

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Proficient skills in keyboarding, word processing, and file maintenance
• Proficiency in using personal computers and software for word processing, spreadsheet creation, and database management, with strong experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and familiarity with district-specific network systems.
• Excellent organizational, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Ability to exercise good judgment in handling confidential information

Key Responsibilities:

Administrative Support and Communication:

• Prepare written correspondence, forms, schedules, or reports using a personal computer.
• Prepare instructional materials, meeting agendas, honor rolls, student/staff reports, and campus communication as requested using a personal computer.
• Schedule meetings and appointments and maintain calendar for principal.
• Receive incoming calls, take reliable messages, and route to appropriate staff.
• Assist students, teachers, staff, and parents as needed.
• Sort, distribute, or deliver mail and other documents.

Record Keeping and Data Management:

• Maintain a daily teacher attendance log and records for substitute teachers.
• Maintain physical and computerized files, including mailing lists, student records, visitor logs, and office communication.
• Enter student immunization records; in the absence of campus R.N., administer authorized medication to students, check temperatures, and notify parents of student illness.

Time and Personnel Management:

• Monitor and process personnel time accounting records, including leave requests and reports; compile information and submit to central office according to established deadlines.

Financial and Budget Support:

• Perform routine bookkeeping tasks, including simple arithmetic operations to maintain campus budget records.
• Prepare and process purchase orders.
• 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 campus budget preparation.

Campus Operations and Event Coordination:

• Maintain school calendar of events.
• Assist with coordination of faculty meetings and campus activities.
• Maintain inventory of fixed assets, equipment, and supplies.

Document Management:

• Update handbooks, policy manuals, and other documents as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Adhere to all district policies, procedures, and expectations as outlined in the employee handbook and administrative regulations.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Participate in professional development, faculty/department meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the mission and goals of the campus and district.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools and Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional district-wide and statewide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Administrative Assistant

Support Staff > Clerical

Support Staff > Secretary

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]