What are the responsibilities and job description for the Secretary to Principal position at Brenham Independent School District?
- Prepare campus communications, correspondence, forms, manuals, reports, purchase orders, and payment authorizations following district standards and requirements. Prepare instructional materials as requested.
- Maintain a daily teacher attendance log and records for substitute teachers. Monitor and process time records including leave requests and reports. Compile information and submit to central office according to established procedures and deadlines.
- Maintain school calendar of events.
- Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required. Maintain student records according to established procedures.
- Receive incoming calls, take reliable messages, and route to appropriate staff.
- Assist students, teachers, and parents as needed.
- Schedule meetings and appointments and maintain calendar of principal.
- Prepare and make cash deposits for activity account(s). May be responsible for maintenance of activity check register(s) and ledger(s).
- Assist with campus budget preparation and maintain accurate records and expenditures. Prepare and process purchase orders and receive, store, and issue supplies and equipment.
- Maintain inventory of fixed assets, equipment, and supplies.
- Assist with planning, preparation, and setup of faculty meetings and campus activities.
- Sort, distribute, or deliver mail and other documents.
- Administer medication to students, check temperatures and notify parents of student's illness in nurse's absence.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills
- Ability to use software to develop spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing
- Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to perform a variety of tasks often changing assignment on short notice
- Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
JobID: 2493
Position Type:
Secretarial/Clerical/Administrative Assistant - Campus Principal
Secretarial/Clerical/Administrative Assistant - Campus Principal
Date Posted:
6/15/2026
6/15/2026
Location:
Brenham Middle School
Brenham Middle School
Brenham Independent School District - Job Description
Job Title/Position:
Secretary to Principal
Department/School:
Assigned Campus
Pay Information:
Daily Rate:
Clerical Compensation Plan
Days: __226___
Minimum Midpoint
S129.49 $157.59
Supervised By:
Assigned Campus Principal
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Date Revised:
February 2016
Primary Purpose:
Ensure efficient operation of school administrative office and provide clerical services for school's administrative staff.
Qualifications (Experience/Education/Certification):
High school diploma or GED; and ____ years of secretarial experience
Major Responsibilities:
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Monitor the work of campus secretaries and clerical aides.
Working Conditions (Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Demands):
Use of standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals; prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling and twisting; repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may work prolonged or irregular hours; work with frequent interruptions; and maintain emotional control under stress.
The foregoing statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities required. The district shall not fail or refuse to hire or discharge any individual, or otherwise discriminate against any individual with respect to compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of the individual's race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Nor shall the district limit, segregate, or classify its employees or applicants for employment in any way that would deprive or tend to deprive an individual of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status as an employee because of the individual's race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
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