Receptionist Clerk Job Houston area,Texas USA,Administrative/Clerical

Harris County Department of Education – Academic & Behavioral School

Location: Houston, Texas

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Primary

Purpose:

To provide front office support by greeting visitors, answering and directing phone calls, assisting staff, students, and parents, and performing clerical duties to ensure efficient daily campus operations.

Education and Certification

High school diploma or GED certificate

Special Knowledge and Skills

Bilingual skills preferred
Knowledge of Power School
Working knowledge of Excel and spreadsheets
Ability to learn and utilize specialized therapeutic restraint techniques to control student behavior, when appropriate
Ability to type a minimum of 40 words per minute
Proficient skills in typing, word processing, filing and account maintenance
Effective organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to operate and troubleshoot computers and other office equipment
Secretarial experience in a public education environment preferred
Ability to use the English language proficiently
Ability to perform basic mathematical operations
Ability to work within a specified behavior management system
Ability to communicate effectively orally as well as written expression

Experience

One year of clerical experience
Experience working with students with special needs and students in at-risk situations

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Serves as the primary point of contact for the campus by welcoming visitors, responding to inquiries, managing incoming calls, and providing clerical and administrative support in a professional and courteous manner.

Organize and manage the routine work activities.

Assist students, teachers and parents as needed.

Assist in compiling information for preparing various reports.

Receive incoming calls and route messages to appropriate staff.

Maintain proper files including inventory of school supplies, mailing lists, student records, visitor logs, and office communications.

Receive, store and issue supplies and equipment.

Sort, distribute or deliver mail and other documents.

Prepare instructional materials and meeting agendas.

Maintain a daily teacher attendance log and the records for substitute teachers.

Type all changes and adjustments in student schedules as requested.

Schedule meetings and appointments and maintain calendar for principal, assistant principal as appropriate.

Perform routine bookkeeping tasks.

Input and maintain student attendance.

Input student data such as monthly/weekly discipline referrals to client districts.

Keep informed of and comply with state, department, and division policies and regulations concerning primary job functions.

Maintain confidentiality of information.

Treat all staff with dignity, integrity and respect.

Conduct physical searches as needed.

Perform other duties as assigned by the campus leadership.

Job Details

Job : 5755415
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Jun 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $26,880 to $33,197 Per Year

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

Human Resources
6300 Irvington Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77022
Phone:
Email: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

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