• Houston, TX
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Primary Purpose:

    Facilitate the effective operation of the school administrative office and provide clerical services for the school''s administrative staff.

    Qualifications:

    Education/Certification:

    • High school diploma or GED certificate
    • Texas Education Agency (TEA) paraprofessional certification

    Special Knowledge/Skills:

    • Ability to type a minimum of 50 words per minute
    • Proficient skills in typing, word processing, filing, and account maintenance
    • Effective communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
    • Ability to operate and trouble-shoot computers and other office equipment
    • Ability to use the English language proficiently
    • Ability to use basic mathematical operations
    • Ability to work with frequent interruptions
    • Ability to work within a specified behavior management system
    • Ability to learn and utilize specialized therapeutic restraint techniques to control student behavior, when appropriate
    • Bilingual skills preferred
    • Knowledge of PowerSchool student information system preferred.
    • Knowledge of Excel or access spreadsheets
    • Ability to communicate effectively orally as well as written expression

    Experience:

    • Three years secretarial experience in a public education environment preferred

    Major Responsibilities and Duties:

    • Organize and manage the routine work activities in the school assigned.
    • Initiate and maintain administrative office functions.
    • Answer telephones and interact courteously and effectively with parents, students, school personnel, and visitors.
    • Assist parents, students, staff and client districts as needed.
    • Maintain daily staff and student attendance records, and report information to the special schools and Business Services division and school districts in a timely manner.
    • Maintain personnel time records including sick leave, vacation and special requests.
    • Maintain inventory of school supplies, mailing list, -, visitor logs, and office communication.
    • Schedule meetings and appointments, and maintain calendar for principal and other personnel as assigned.
    • Assist principal with development and management of the campus budget.
    • Assist principal in the preparation and routing of reports, memos, and other documents.
    • Assist principal in maintaining accurate accounting records, payroll and student records
    • Receive, store, and issue supplies and equipment.
    • Sort, distribute, and/or deliver mail and other documents.
    • Keep informed of and comply with state, department, and division policies and regulations concerning primary job functions.
    • Maintain staff and student files.
    • Type campus and/or division correspondence and route as directed by the principal/designee.
    • Treat all staff with dignity, integrity and respect.
    • Maintain confidentiality of information.
    • Conduct physical searches as needed.
    • Perform other duties as assigned by the principal or senior director.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHouston, TX

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