2026-2027 Secretary to Counselors @ O'Donnell Middle School

Internal employees:  Set to your account to internal before applying at https://aisd.schoolspring.com/internaljobsettings 

Primary Purpose:

To assist the guidance counselor in working with students to take full advantage of the educational opportunities offered by the school and to establish reasonable occupational and life plans.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• High school graduate or GED
• Qualify for appropriate state paraprofessional certification

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong organizational, verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and the ability to work independently without supervision
• Ability to plan, organize, and schedule work projects
• Understanding of computer applications and willingness to learn emerging technologies
• Demonstrate interest in education and students
• Time management and time accountability skills required

Experience:

• Three (3) years’ experience in secretarial work

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Program Management

• Know counseling services available to students and knows the role and function of the guidance counselor.
• Type correspondence, reports, etc. from the counselor’s notes.
• Maintain guidance department records and protect the confidentiality of these records.
• Assist the guidance counselor with the registration and orientation of new students.
• Maintain occupation and college information files.
• Assist the guidance counselor in group meetings with parents, etc.
• Prepare report cards for distribution.
• Assist the guidance counselor with the testing program.
• Obtain and disseminate occupational and college information to students.
• Work, at the request of supervisor, with individual student’s special problems.

Other

• Conduct oneself in a professional, ethical, and responsible manner.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
• Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of Non-Instructional Paraprofessional Personnel.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

Posture: Standing, prolonged sitting, occasional kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching; may also require climbing stairs and reaching over head

Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying (up to 15 pounds); May require occasional heavy lifting and carrying (15-45 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; some district wide travel; all campuses are temperature controlled with hard surface floors

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

The full job description for this position is included within this job posting.  By applying for this position, you are accepting the responsibilities and duties of this position as they are listed in the job description. 

Hiring administrators review applications, interview, and recommend for hire. 

Calendar Days: 192

Pay Grade: CSP4 

2025-2026 Salary Range Min. $27,832 Mid. $33,338 Max. $38,811  (Based on previous experience) 

Salaries are determined by the number of completed and eligible years of service at an accredited school.  

Salary is based on 192 days. If working less than 192 days, the salary will be less. 

Internal employees:  Set to your account to internal before applying at https://aisd.schoolspring.com/internaljobsettings 

Salary : $27,932 - $38,811