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

Spring Branch Independent School District
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/Skills:: Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Minimum Assessment Standard: Broad knowledge of MS Word.
• Excellent math ability. Excellent proofreading ability. Accurate data entry and typing skills.
• Ability to communicate and work with people effectively.
• Ability to communicate well with people via telephone and electronic mail.
• Computer application experience (MS Word, Excel, database applications).
• Ability to work with database applications on microcomputer and main frame computerized purchasing and inventory software programs.
• Ability to keep accurate textbook records.

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years office experience.

Major Duties and
Responsibilities:: Clerical Support:

• Perform general administrative duties for Manager of Purchasing and Textbooks and Textbook Specialist.
• Assist with various office duties, i.e. type, file, copy materials, answer telephones.
• Perform necessary computer skills as needed, i.e. word processing, database, graphics, spreadsheets and data entry. Prepare and maintain records if necessary.
• Utilize the textbook inventory program to facilitate shipments to the campuses.
• Responsible for managing data entry for Textbook operation.
• Place orders for textbooks, report damaged books and assist district personnel with textbook ordering.
• Interact with and provide assistance to district personnel, parents, patrons and vendors.

Other:

• Perform other duties as assigned and participate in cross-training.

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.

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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.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. By applying for this position, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the job description listed above.