ASSISTANT DISCIPLINE

Harmony Public Schools; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony Public Schools seeks an organized secretarial professional to support the Dean of Students and Assistant Principal with student discipline and administrative tasks. You will draft letters and reports, manage calendars, and handle calls and messages while maintaining filing systems.

The role requires effective written and oral communication, data input, and the ability to interact with parents and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of Harmony Public Schools discipline procedures.
• Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records.

Responsibilities

• Provides support to Dean of Students/Assistant Principal in student discipline.
• Prepares all correspondence including letters, memorandums, agendas, reports, minutes, and other documents.
• Maintains calendar and schedules appointments as needed.
• Makes and answers related calls, records messages, and re-directs inquiries to the appropriate individual.
• Maintains office filing system.
• Copies, faxes, and files correspondence as requested.
• Assists with related data input.
• Communicates with parents and key stakeholders as directed by the Dean of Students/Assistant Principal. Takes and transcribes dictation.
• Supervises the in school suspension room when students assigned.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Discipline procedures

Recordkeeping

Written/oral communication

Public speaking

Problem solving

Interpersonal relations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

JOB GOAL

Under direct supervision, performs standard secretarial duties.

Position Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Knowledge of HPS discipline procedures
• Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides support to Dean of Students/Assistant Principal in student discipline.
• Prepares all correspondence including letters, memorandums, agendas, reports, minutes, and other documents.
• Maintains calendar and schedules appointments as needed.
• Make and answers related calls, records messages, and re-directs inquiries to the appropriate individual.
• Maintains office filing system.
• Copies, faxes, and files correspondence as requested.
• Assists with related data input.
• Communicates with parents and key stakeholders as directed by the Dean of Students/Assistant Principal. Takes and transcribes dictation.
• Supervises the in school suspension room when students assigned.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone.
• Ability to use effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of child and adolescent behavior issues and psychology
• Ability to identify problems and proactively find solutions

Work Environment And Physical Requirements

• Light Work: may require the occasional light lifting.
• Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.
• Position is in office setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location.
• Moderate travel is required.