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

Spring Branch ISD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Spring Branch Independent School District is seeking a Support Specialist to perform receptionist and clerical duties in the building principal's office. The position is non-exempt and follows the district’s compensation plan.

The role requires strong Microsoft Office skills, fluency in English and Spanish preferred, and the ability to communicate effectively with staff, students and parents. Prior office experience is preferred, and duties include scheduling, data entry, and phone operations.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Fluent in English and Spanish preferred.
• Proficient with MS Word and Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Communication/Reception and Phones: Interact with teachers, students, parents and staff; schedule appointments; answer phones and direct messages.
• Clerical Support: Perform word processing, data entry, records maintenance; assist with class scheduling.
• Other: Cross-training and any duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

MS Word

Microsoft Office

Time management

Reception/clerical duties

Communication skills

Teamwork

Judgment/decision making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Word processing

Job description

Spring Branch Independent School District

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 202
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

Education/Certification: High school diploma or equivalent.

Special Knowledge/Skills

• 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 tasks as needed by principal (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

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.