ASSISTANT-DISCIPLINE

Harmony Public Schools; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony Public Schools in Waco seeks a campus secretary to support the Dean of Students/Assistant Principal with student discipline and administrative tasks. Responsibilities include preparing correspondence, maintaining calendars, handling communications, and managing records.

The role requires keeping accurate records, effective communication with stakeholders, and proficiency with office software. Some evenings or weekend activities may be required as part of school events.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Dean of Students/Assistant Principal in student discipline.
• Prepare all correspondence including letters, memorandums, agendas, reports, minutes, and other documents.
• Maintain calendar and schedule appointments as needed.
• Make and answer calls, record messages, and direct inquiries to the appropriate person.
• Maintain office filing system.
• Copy, fax, and file correspondence as requested.
• Assist with related data input.
• Communicate with parents and key stakeholders as directed by the Dean of Students/Assistant Principal; take and transcribe dictation.
• Supervise the in-school suspension room when students are assigned.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Record keeping

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Knowledge of student behavior

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Office software

Database software

Spreadsheet

Word processing

Job description

Campus: Harmony School of Innovation - Waco (6-12)

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.

COMPENSATION

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