Support Specialist - Secondary

Spring Branch Independent School District; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Spring Branch Independent School District is seeking a Support Specialist for the Secondary level to perform receptionist and clerical duties under the Building Principal. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and strong MS Word and office skills; English/Spanish bilingual ability preferred.

Responsibilities include scheduling, answering calls, data entry, scheduling classes, and regular in-person interaction with staff, students and parents. Non-exempt, 207 workdays per year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Fluent in English and Spanish preferred (written and spoken).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong time management skills.
• Able to operate various office equipment (copier/fax).
• Effective communication with staff, students and parents.
• Good human relations and judgement in responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Interact with teachers, students, parents, school and district personnel.
• Assist in scheduling appointments, meetings and conferences.
• Answer telephone and relay messages.
• Perform word processing, database work, graphics, spreadsheets and data entry.
• Assist with class scheduling and maintain records.
• Participate in cross-training and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

MS Word

Office Software

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Judgment/Decision Making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Database software

Job description

Support Specialist - Secondary (Pay Grade 204) - School Year 2026-2027 (Anticipated Vacancies) JobID: 8016

• Date Posted: 9/28/2026

Job Title: Support Specialist

Reports To: Building Principal

Classification: Paraprofessional (Clerical/Teacher Assistant)

Wage/Hour Status: Non-exempt

Days: 207

Salary: See Compensation Plan for Paraprofessional/Administrative Support Staff, Pay Grade 204

Contract: None

Date Revised: 11/15/2023

Primary Purpose: Responsible for performing receptionist and clerical duties as related to the office of the building principal.

Qualifications/Skills:

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Minimum Assessment Standard: Broad knowledge of MS Word.
• Fluent in English and Spanish (verbal and written) preferred.
• Technology skills in all Microsoft office programs.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to operate various office equipment (copier/fax machine).
• Effective communication skills with staff, students and parents.
• Ability to work with people effectively.
• Human relation skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgement in performing responsibilities.

Experience:

• Previous office experience preferred.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Communication/Reception and Phones:

• Interact with and provide assistance to teachers, students, parents, school and district personnel.
• Assist in scheduling appointments, meetings and conferences.
• Answer telephone, record, direct and deliver messages.

Clerical Support:

• Perform necessary computer skills as needed by principal (i.e. word processing, database, graphics, spreadsheets and data entry).
• Assist with class scheduling.
• Prepare and maintain records, if necessary.

Other:

• Participate in cross-training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Equipment Used: Computer and various office equipment.

Working Conditions:

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.