Support Specialist (PTA Funded) - School Year 2026-2027 (Anticipated Vacancies)

Support Specialist

Perform routine clerical office duties as assigned. Education/Certification: High school diploma or equivalent. Special Knowledge/Skills: Basic knowledge of MS Word. Computer literate. Ability to operate various office equipment (copier/fax machine). Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work with people effectively. Strong time management skills. Ability to lift and transport textbooks/materials to designated areas. Bilingual preferred. Experience: Previous office experience preferred.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communication/Reception and Phones: Interact with and provide assistance to teachers, students, principals, custodians, nurse, district personnel and parents. Assist in scheduling appointments, meetings and conferences. Assist Administrative Assistant, Attendance Specialist and Library Media Specialist if necessary. Assist with various office duties (i.e. type, file, copy materials, answer telephone).
• Clerical Support: Perform necessary computer skills as needed for special needs by principal (i.e. word processing, database, graphics, spreadsheets, and data entry). Assist with the supply, care and distribution of textbooks. Prepare and maintain records if necessary. Assist with registration, recordkeeping, student withdrawals and book returns.
• Other: Participate in cross-training. Perform other related 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.