Principal Secretary 2026-2027

Corsicana ISD • Corsicana, TX

16h

About The Position

Primary Purpose: Ensure efficient operation of school administrative office and provide clerical services for school’s administrative staff. QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Certification: High school diploma or GED Special Knowledge/Skills: Proficient use of Microsoft Office – Ability to use personal computer and software to develop spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing consistent with school attendance record keeping and office operations Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to use personal computer and software to develop spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing Ability to meet established deadlines Working knowledge of TxEIS a plus Knowledge of basic accounting principles Experience: One to three years secretarial experience, preferably in public education environment MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Records and Reports Prepare written correspondence, forms, schedules, or reports using personal computer. Prepare instructional materials, meeting agendas, honor rolls, graduation lists, and campus communication as requested, using typewriter or personal computer. Maintain a daily teacher attendance log and records for substitute teachers. Monitor and process personnel time records including leave requests and reports. Compile information and submit to central office according to established deadlines. Maintain school calendar of events. Reception and Phones 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. Files Maintain physical and computerized files including mailing lists, student records, visitor logs, and office communication. Update handbooks, policy manuals, and other documents as assigned. Accounting and Inventory 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 coordination of faculty meetings and campus activities. Assist with campus budget preparation. Maintain inventory of fixed assets, equipment, and supplies. Other Sort, distribute, or deliver mail and other documents. Administer medication to students, check temperatures, and notify parents of student illness in nurse’s absence. Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals, copier, fax machine, and calculator. Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer. Maintain emotional control under stress; Work with frequent interruptions. Continuous sitting. Corsicana ISD (CISD) does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities. Employees with questions or concerns about discrimination based on sex, including sexual harassment should contact the CISD Director of Human Resources, the district Title IX coordinator. Employees with questions or concerns about discrimination on the basis of a disability should contact the CISD Transition Coordinator, the district ADA/Section 504 coordinator. Questions or concerns relating to discrimination for any other reason should be directed to the Superintendent at the Lee Education Center 2200 W. 4th Ave Corsicana, TX 75110, phone [phone].

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office
• Ability to use personal computer and software to develop spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing consistent with school attendance record keeping and office operations
• Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to use personal computer and software to develop spreadsheets, databases, and do word processing
• Ability to meet established deadlines
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles
• One to three years secretarial experience, preferably in public education environment

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of TxEIS a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepare written correspondence, forms, schedules, or reports using personal computer.
• Prepare instructional materials, meeting agendas, honor rolls, graduation lists, and campus communication as requested, using typewriter or personal computer.
• Maintain a daily teacher attendance log and records for substitute teachers.
• Monitor and process personnel time records including leave requests and reports.
• Compile information and submit to central office according to established deadlines.
• 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.
• Maintain physical and computerized files including mailing lists, student records, visitor logs, and office communication.
• Update handbooks, policy manuals, and other documents as assigned.
• 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 coordination of faculty meetings and campus activities.
• Assist with campus budget preparation.
• Maintain inventory of fixed assets, equipment, and supplies.
• Sort, distribute, or deliver mail and other documents.
• Administer medication to students, check temperatures, and notify parents of student illness in nurse’s absence.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED