Bilingual SPED Clerk- Harris County

Young World Physical Education; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a bilingual SPED clerk to provide clerical support for the Special Education Department. You will handle data entry, organize case management documents, and assist with ARD processes in a busy school setting.

The role requires fluency in English and Spanish, strong office skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines. Starting date is immediate; non-exempt, full-time, 12-month position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; AA/AS or 60 college credits preferred.
• Strong verbal and written Spanish language skills.
• Experience in special education setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist ARD Facilitator and Special Education staff to meet departmental needs.
• Perform clerical tasks using spreadsheets and word documents.
• Request student records from previous schools using various methods.
• Create and maintain student audit folders and departmental files.
• Answer phones, greet visitors, and relay messages to staff.
• Maintain inventory and order supplies as needed.
• Assist with on-campus health services and screenings.
• Communicate with parents, students and staff; translate English/Spanish as needed.
• Schedule appointments and participate in staff meetings and trainings.

Skills

Spanish language

Office experience

Data entry

Spreadsheets

Databases

Multitasking

Deadline driven

Education

High school diploma or GED

AA/AS or 60 college credits

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bilingual SPED Clerk- Harris County

Job ID: 5836052

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full‑Time

Job Description

Report to: Special Education Program Director

Department / School: Administration / Bob Hope School / District Wide

Wage / Hour Status / Terms: Non-Exempt / Full Time / 12 Months

Primary Purpose:

Provide clerical services to the special education staff to include performing data entry, organizing, managing, and coordinating required case management documentation of Special Education students.

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or GED; AA/AS or a minimum of 60 college credit hours preferred.

Special Knowledge / Skills:

• Special education experience preferred.
• One or more years of office experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written Spanish language skills.
• Ability to use personal computer and software to develop spreadsheets and databases and do word processing.
• Proficient keyboarding, file maintenance, multitasking skills.
• Ability to meet established deadlines.

Experience: No prior experience required.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist ARD Facilitator and Special Education department staff to meet departmental needs.
• Perform a variety of clerical activities, including compiling pertinent data utilizing spreadsheets, word documents, etc.
• Request student records from previous schools using a variety of methods.
• Create student audit folders; organize, maintain physical or computerized departmental files and records.
• Efficiently function in a multi‑task environment and complete work independently.
• Answer phone, greet and direct visitors, take and relay messages; provide routine information to students, parents, administration, and faculty for special education department.
• Maintain inventory and order supplies as needed.
• Assist with health services provided on campus such as vision, hearing, spinal screenings, etc.
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, campus directors, and teachers.
• Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Use effective expressive and written communication skills to present information accurately, clearly and professionally.
• Translate both written and verbal communication from English to Spanish and Spanish to English as needed.
• Schedule appointments as necessary.
• Participate in scheduled SPED staff meetings, regular staff meetings, trainings and in‑services as requested.
• Participate and attend occasional trainings/meetings/conferences after school hours as requested.
• Adhere to and follow FERPA, HIPAA as well as state and federal regulations.
• Perform tasks assigned by the Chief Academic Officer.
• Always maintain confidentiality.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Equipment Used: Computer with appropriate software, printer, calculator, copier, facsimile machine, overhead projector, and other specialized equipment that is particularly unique to the teaching assignment.

Mental Demands: Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical Demands / Environmental Factors: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, twisting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and minor lifting.
• Move and carry small stacks of textbooks, musical instruments, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.
• May have exposure to biological hazards.
• Occasional moderate lifting.

Bob Hope School provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.