SECRETARY

Harmony Public Schools; Houston (TX); In loco; USD 32.000 - 45.000; Tempo pieno

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Harmony Science Academy - Sugar Land (K-5) in Houston is seeking an experienced school secretary to support daily operations at the campus level. The role includes confidential handling of staff and school matters, coordinating office tasks, and assisting with payroll and purchasing.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of secretary experience, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work with students, parents, teachers, and

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED is required; secretary experience is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain confidentiality.

Mansioni

• Maintain confidentiality and coordinate office operations under the principal's direction.
• Handle receipts, deposits and disburse internal funds.
• Assist in preparing purchase orders for school budgeted funds.
• Provide assistance to students, parents, teachers, and visitors; issue permits and order supplies.
• Prepare and submit payments and reports as required.
• Assist with payroll as required.
• Call substitute teachers as directed by the Principal.
• Maintain student and staff records and perform routine office tasks.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Data entry

Problem-solving

Formazione

High School Diploma or GED

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Harmony Science Academy - Sugar Land (K-5)

City

Houston

Posted

2026-10-20

Job Description

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a secretary is preferred.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains confidentiality regarding staff and school related issues. Communicates with other building administrators and staff per principal directive. Coordinates office operations. Resolves most questions and problems, and refers the most complex issues to higher levels.
• Receipt, deposit and disburse internal account funds.
• Assist in preparing purchase orders for all purchases made through school budgeted funds.
• Provides assistance to students, parents, teachers, and visitors. Writes permits for students, orders supplies for classroom teachers. Disseminates and maintains office supplies and materials.
• Prepares and submits payment for purchases as required.
• Prepares and submits all reports as required.
• Assist with payroll as required.
• Responsible, at the direction of the Principal, for calling substitute teachers.
• Performs the usual office routines and practices associated with a busy, productive and smoothly run office.
• Maintain records of both students and staff, as required.
• Use effective, positive interpersonal communication skills.
• Perform other tasks 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 organize special programs for assigned campus.
• Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone.
• Ability to analyze data
• Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Light Work: may require 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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