Administrative Assistant to Elementary Principal for 2025-26 school year

Administrative Assistant to Elementary Principal - Overton ISD Elementary for 2025-26 school year

Overton ISD is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic person to join our Mustang Elementary School family. The ideal candidate will have a passion for children and a commitment to service.

Why work at OVERTON ISD?

• Overton ISD has a 4-day instructional week
  (10-month certified contract includes 165 work days with 153 days of instruction)
• Close community with traditional values and excellent school culture
• District pays $245 toward employee healthcare, plus:
  • Free flu shots for students and staff
  • Free Mobile Mammogram 
  • Goodside Health Telehealth visits for students and staff
• Optional vision and dental insurance plans available
• District pays for employee life insurance ($20,000) coverage with option to purchase more
• $300 referral stipend for recruiting other teachers to the district 
• Annual retention stipend for full-time staff positions

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diplioma or GED
• Clerical experience in educational environment preferred

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Ability to multitask even in stressful situations
• Ability to maintain professional composure at all times
• Possess strong organizational skills
• Communicate with students, parents, and staff members in a courteous and supportive manner
• Ability to abide by confidentiality laws/procedures
• Ability to complete work in a timely manner to meet deadlines
• Proficient in computer use, printer use, faxing, and in other office equipment and basic bookkeeping tasks.

• Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide clerical and administrative support to the principal and teaching staff
• Ensure that the office operates in a consistently organized manner every day
• Act as liaison between the community, the school and other internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinate appropriate documents for communication with the district office
• Maintain all recordkeeping for students and staff
• Maintain student and staff confidentiality in all circumstances
• Manage elementary employee leave and substitution requirements
• Assist with student attendance and absences; use reporting software/generate reports
• Communicate effectively with a variety of district and community officials
• Use common computer hardware and software efficiently
• Perform data entry
• Perform general office duties such as answering telephone inquiries, filing, spreadsheets,
• Display strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Carry out assigned tasks with minimal direct supervision
• Provide services for teachers, administrators and students like typing, proofreading, and editing
• Maintain the integrity of information systems, databases, and office files
• Prepare and circulate communication documents
• Coordinate room reservations for internal and external meetings appointments, events being held on campus
• Purchase campus/departmental resources like teaching materials, software and office supplies
• Enroll students using school database/software
• Other duties as assignment by principal

For more information please contact Elementary Principal, Nikki Fenter.

nikki.fenter@overtonisd.org  903-834-6144 (option 5)

Salary : $245