Secretary III

Position Type:
Office/Secretarial/Clerical/Technical - Campus/Secretary

Date Posted:
7/23/2026

Location:
Facility Services Center

Closing Date:
Until Filled
Pay Grade: 760
Work Days: 226
Min Daily: $20.79 min hour

Primary Purpose:
Provide secretarial support services to the department head and other staff members. Facilitate the efficient operation of the departmental administrative services.


Qualifications:

Education/Certification:
High school diploma or equivalent


Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent computer skills in keyboarding, word processing, spreadsheets and file maintenance
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work on several tasks at the same time
• Basic math skills
• Based on department needs, may be required to maintain a valid Texas drivers' license

Experience:
Three years of clerical experience, preferably in a public education environment


Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Communicate clearly and interact with all people in a courteous, respectful and positive manner
• Prepare correspondence, forms, reports, etc. for the department head and other department staff members using a computer
• Assist in compiling information for preparing various reports for the department
• Receive incoming calls, take reliable messages, and route to all appropriate staff
• Receive, sort, and distribute mail and other documents to other department staff members
• Assist in acquiring department supplies
• Maintain departmental files
• Maintain confidentiality of information
• Perform routine bookkeeping tasks, including simple math operations, for the department
• Keep informed and comply with all state and district policies and regulations concerning primary job functions
• Follow all rules, regulations, and policies of Plano ISD and follow directives from supervisor
• Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor
• Perform other functions that may be assigned by the Administration and/or supervisor

Equipment Used:

• Uses computer, printer, copier, calculator, and fax

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands:
Reading; ability to perform basic math; ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); ability to
operate computer; maintain emotional control under stress


Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Work with frequent interruptions; frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds

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