Support Specialist (189 days) - School Year 2026-2027 (Anticipated Vacancies)

Spring Branch ISD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Spring Branch Independent School District is seeking a Support Specialist to perform routine clerical duties and assist staff in a high-traffic school environment. The role involves word processing, data entry, scheduling, and supporting teachers and parents.

Strong communication and time-management skills are essential, with bilingual preferred. The position requires interaction with students and the public, and may involve handling textbooks and materials.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic knowledge of MS Word.
• Able to operate office equipment and perform clerical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Interact with teachers, students, principals, staff and parents to provide assistance.
• Assist in scheduling appointments, meetings and conferences.
• Assist Administrative staff with clerical duties (typing, filing, copying).
• Support with registration, recordkeeping and book returns.
• Participate in cross-training and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Office communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

People skills

Bilingual (preferred)

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

Word processing

Databases

Spreadsheets

Data entry

Graphics

Job description

Job Title: Support Specialist

Reports To: Building Principal

Classification: Paraprofessional (Clerical/Teacher Assistant)

Wage/Hour Status: Non-exempt

Days: 189

Salary: See Compensation Plan for Paraprofessional/Administrative Support Staff, Pay Grade 202

Contract: None

Date Revised: 11/15/2023

Primary Purpose: Perform routine clerical office duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum Assessment Standard: Basic knowledge of MS Word.
• Computer literate. Ability to operate various office equipment (copier/fax machine).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with people effectively.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to lift and transport textbooks/materials to designated areas.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Previous office experience preferred.

Communication / Reception and Phones

• Interact with and provide assistance to teachers, students, principals, custodians, nurse, district personnel and parents.
• Assist in scheduling appointments, meetings and conferences.
• Assist Administrative Assistant, Attendance Specialist and Library Media Specialist if necessary.
• Assist with various office duties (i.e., type, file, copy materials, answer telephone).

Clerical Support

• Perform necessary computer skills as needed for special needs by principal (i.e., word processing, database, graphics, spreadsheets, and data entry).
• Assist with the supply, care and distribution of textbooks.
• Prepare and maintain records if necessary.
• Assist with registration, recordkeeping, student withdrawals and book returns.

Other

• Participate in cross‑training.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Equipment Used

Computer and various office equipment.

Mental Demands

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Work with frequent interruptions.
• This position requires regular in-person interaction with the public.

Physical Demands

• Repetitive hand motions.
• Prolonged use of the computer.
• Frequent sitting, stooping, bending, pushing and pulling.
• Moving small stacks of textbooks, boxes, equipment and other campus equipment.

Spring Branch Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title IX and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status or disability.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. By applying for this position, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the job description listed above.