What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant, Principal (Elementary) position at Lamar CISD?
JOB STATUS:
OPEN
POSTING DATE:
03/31/2026
CLOSING DATE:
04/07/2026 11:59 PM
POSTING NUMBER:
00007719
LOCATION:
Austin Elementary
POSITION TITLE:
Administrative Assistant, Principal (Elementary)
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Primary Purpose: To assist and relieve supervisor of clerical work so that maximum attention may be devoted to educational administration.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Major Responsibilities and Duties
- Take and transcribe dictation of various types.
- Maintain filing system.
- Process correspondence as instructed.
- Assist students, teachers, and parents as needed.
- Receive all incoming calls, take reliable messages, and route to appropriate staff.
- Type requisitions, order supplies as needed, and maintain an accurate inventory of equipment and supplies for assigned campus.
- Monitor school budget, controlling expenditures.
- Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school policies and regulations concerning primary job functions.
- Perform bookkeeping tasks associated with the position.
- Duplicate printed materials as needed.
- Attend workshop and/or seminars for professional development.
- Promote good public relations.
- Attendance at work is an essential function.
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor or designee.
EXPERIENCE:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education/Certification:
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- 30 credited college hours OR five years of experience as an administrative assistant or similar office experience preferred
- Valid Texas driver's license
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Proficiency in typing, word processing and data entry
- Working knowledge of basic office procedures and the operation of common office equipment and machines
- Ability to greet the public both in person and by telephone
- Expertise in math concepts and use of 10-key calculator
OTHER INFORMATION:
Equipment Used: Computer (data entry and word processing), printer, calculator, copy machine and typewriter. Working Conditions: Mental/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds), reaching above shoulders, use of fingers, walking, standing, climbing (intermittent), repeated bending (intermittent), operation of motor vehicle, specific visual requirements (using computer, bookkeeping), specific hearing requirements (oral and phone conversations). Works around machinery with moving parts.
JOB CONTACT INFORMATION:
APPLY TO:
The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
GROUP / GRADE:
Wage/Hour Status: Hourly; Reports To: Principal; Date Revised: October 2018
SALARY:
Pay Grade: 6
DAYS:
220
START DATE:
As set by the Board of Trustees