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

Spring Branch ISD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Spring Branch Independent School District is seeking a Support Specialist to perform receptionist and clerical duties in the office of the building principal. This non-exempt paraprofessional role supports teachers, students and parents and coordinates scheduling, messages, and records.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, proficiency with MS Word, and strong English communication; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

MS Word

English/Spanish

MS Office

Time management

Office equipment

Communication

People skills

Interpersonal skills

Good judgement

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Spring Branch Independent School District

Job Description

Support Specialist

Qualifications/Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.

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.

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.

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.

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.