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

Spring Branch ISD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Spring Branch Independent School District in Houston is seeking a Support Specialist – Textbook to provide essential administrative support for the Textbook operation. You will handle data entry, maintain textbook records, manage inventory, and assist with shipments to campus locations.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least two years of office experience, along with strong MS Word, Excel, and database skills. You will interact with district staff, parents, and vendors daily.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years office experience.
• Broad knowledge of MS Word; strong math and proofreading ability; accurate data entry and typing skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including telephone and email.
• Experience with MS Word, Excel, and database programs.
• Ability to work with database applications on microcomputer and mainframe systems; experience with purchasing and inventory software.
• Maintain accurate textbook records.
• Work effectively with people, managing interruptions and stress.

Responsibilities

• Perform general administrative duties for the Manager of Purchasing and Textbooks and the Textbook Specialist.
• Assist with office tasks: typing, filing, copying, answering phones.
• Use computer skills for word processing, database, graphics, spreadsheets and data entry; prepare and maintain records.
• Utilize the textbook inventory program to facilitate shipments to campus locations.
• Manage data entry for the Textbook operation.
• Place orders for textbooks, report damaged books, and assist district personnel with textbook ordering.
• Interact with district personnel, parents, patrons, and vendors, providing assistance as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned and participate in cross‑training.

Skills

Office experience

MS Word proficiency

Math skills

Proofreading ability

Data entry / typing skills

Strong communication

Excel and databases

Database applications experience

Textbook records management

Working under stress

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Database programs

Textbook inventory software

Purchasing software

Job description

Support Specialist – Textbook

Job Title: Support Specialist – Textbook
Reports To: Building Principal
Classification: Paraprofessional (Clerical/Teacher Assistant)
Wage/Hour Status: Non-exempt
Days: 195
Salary: See Compensation Plan for Paraprofessional/Administrative Support Staff, Pay Grade 203
Contract: None
Date Revised: 11/15/2023

Primary Purpose

Provide administrative support for the Textbook operation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two (2) years office experience.
• Broad knowledge of MS Word; excellent math and proofreading ability; accurate data entry and typing skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including telephone and email.
• Experience with computer applications such as MS Word, Excel, and database programs.
• Ability to work with database applications on both microcomputer and mainframe systems; experience with computerized purchasing and inventory software.
• Ability to maintain accurate textbook records.
• Ability to work effectively with people, keeping emotional control under stress and managing frequent interruptions.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform general administrative duties for the Manager of Purchasing and Textbooks and the Textbook Specialist.
• Assist with office tasks: typing, filing, copying, answering phones.
• Use computer skills for word processing, database, graphics, spreadsheets and data entry; prepare and maintain records.
• Utilize the textbook inventory program to facilitate shipments to campus locations.
• Manage data entry for the Textbook operation.
• Place orders for textbooks, report damaged books, and assist district personnel with textbook ordering.
• Interact with district personnel, parents, patrons, and vendors, providing assistance as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned and participate in cross‑training.

Equipment and Working Conditions

• Equipment: Computer and various office equipment.
• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress, work with frequent interruptions, regular in‑person interaction with the public.
• Physical Demands: Repetitive hand motions, prolonged computer use, frequent sitting, stooping, bending, pushing and pulling, moving small stacks of textbooks and equipment.

Equal Opportunity Employer 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.