Secretary to the Principal

Region 8 ESC; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty-Eylau Independent School District in Texarkana, Texas is seeking a Secretary to the Principal to ensure the campus office runs smoothly and supports the administrative team. The role requires strong clerical skills, accuracy in records, and a customer-friendly approach when assisting students, staff and parents.

The successful candidate will manage attendance logs, handle mail and correspondence, assist with budgeting tasks, coordinate meetings, and maintain calendars.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three years clerical experience preferred.
• Must have legal right to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Prepare written correspondence, forms, schedules, or reports using personal computer.
• Maintain a daily teacher attendance log and records for substitute teachers (AESOP).
• Monitor and process personnel time records including leave requests and reports. Compile information and submit to central office.
• Maintain school calendar of events.
• 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.
• Update handbooks, policy manuals, and other documents as assigned.
• Perform routine bookkeeping tasks including simple arithmetic operations to maintain campus budget records.
• Prepare purchase orders.
• Prepare and make cash deposits for activity accounts and cafeteria.
• Assist with coordination of faculty meetings and campus activities.
• Make morning announcements.
• Prepare travel requisitions for campus personnel.
• Prepare student and staff IDs.
• Report accidents involving campus personnel.
• Oversee Xerox records and use of machine.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.

Skills

Record keeping

PC skills

Accounting basics

Phone system

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Data management

Education

High school or GED

Tools

AESOP

Spreadsheet software

Database software

Word processing

Job description

Secretary to the Principal

Liberty-Eylau Independent School District Liberty-Eylau Middle School - Texarkana, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5948586

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

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

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Primary Purpose:

Ensures the efficient operation of the campus office and provides clerical services for the campus administrative staff.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High school or GED

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records

Ability to use personal computer and software to develop or maintain spreadsheets and databases Proficient word processing and file maintenance skills

Knowledge of basic accounting principles Ability to follow written instructions Ability to operate multi-line phone system

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Three years clerical experience preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Records, Reports, and Correspondence

1. Prepare written correspondence, forms, schedules, or reports using personal computer.

2. Maintain a daily teacher attendance log and records for substitute teachers (AESOP).

3. Monitor and process personnel time records including leave requests and reports. Compile information and submit to central office according to established deadlines.

4. Maintain school calendar of events.

Reception and Phones

5. Schedule meetings and appointments and maintain calendar for principal.

6. Assist students, teachers, and parents as needed

7. Receive incoming calls, take reliable messages, and route to appropriate staff.

Files

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

Accounting and Inventory

9. Perform routine bookkeeping tasks including simple arithmetic operations to maintain campus budget records.

10. Prepare purchase orders.

11. Prepare and make cash deposits for activity account(s) and cafeteria. May be responsible for maintenance of activity checkbook(s) and ledger(s).

12. Assist with coordination of faculty meetings and campus activities.

Other

13. Make morning announcements.

14. Prepare travel requisitions for campus personnel.

15. Prepare student and staff IDs.

16. Report accidents involving campus personnel.

17. Oversee Xerox records and use of machine.

18. Maintain confidentiality of information.

19. Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Equipment Used:

Personal computer, printer, calculator, copier, fax machine, and shredder.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress. 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

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Brandy Burnett
• 2901 Leopard Drive
• Texarkana, Texas 75501
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]