DISCIPLINE ASSISTANT

Harmony Public Schools; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony Public Schools is seeking a campus secretary at Harmony School of Excellence - Houston (K-8) to provide standard secretarial support under direct supervision. The role includes preparing correspondence, managing calendars, handling communications, and maintaining records.

The position emphasizes collaboration with the Dean of Students/Assistant Principal, effective written and oral communication, and the ability to work with staff, students, and families in a school setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records.
• Knowledge of district discipline procedures helpful.

Responsibilities

• Supports Dean of Students/Assistant Principal in student discipline.
• Prepares correspondence including letters, memorandums, agendas, reports, minutes and other documents.
• Maintains calendar and schedules appointments.
• Handles calls, records messages, and directs inquiries appropriately.
• Maintains office filing system and processes documents.
• Performs data input and related clerical tasks.
• Communicates with parents and stakeholders as directed; takes dictation.
• Supervises the in-school suspension room when assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Recordkeeping

Public speaking

Problem-solving

Interpersonal relationships

Behavior knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

District database systems

Job description

Campus: Harmony School of Excellence - Houston (K-8)

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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