Receptionist Clerk

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 PowerSchool 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 ID: 5755415 Application Deadline: 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: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr