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How much do chair jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for chair in Texas is $19.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.24 and $22.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Chair vs Desk Worker?

AspectChairDesk Worker
Primary RoleProvides seating and support for various activitiesPerforms tasks at a desk, such as clerical or administrative work
Work EnvironmentVaries; offices, homes, conference roomsOffice settings, home offices, call centers
Required CredentialsNone specific; ergonomic knowledge helpfulTypically requires basic education; specialized roles may need certifications
Common UsageFurniture item used across industriesJob title for office-based roles involving desk work

While a chair is a piece of furniture used to support individuals during work or leisure, a desk worker is a person whose job involves performing tasks at a desk. The two are related in that chairs are essential for desk workers to perform their duties comfortably. Understanding this distinction helps clarify job roles and furniture needs in office environments.

What are chair positions?

Chair positions refer to leadership roles within organizations, such as a Chairperson or Chair of a committee, responsible for overseeing meetings, guiding decision-making, and ensuring objectives are met. These roles often require strong leadership, communication skills, and experience in the relevant field or organization.

What is the job of the chair?

A chair is responsible for leading meetings, overseeing organizational activities, and providing strategic direction. The role often requires strong leadership, communication skills, and knowledge of the organization's goals. Chairs may also facilitate discussions and ensure that decisions are implemented effectively.

What are the most commonly searched types of Chair jobs in Texas?

The most popular types of Chair jobs in Texas are:

Infographic showing various Chair job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 24% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,803 per year, or $19.6 per hour.

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Houston Independent School District rating

5.4

Company rating: 5.4 out of 10

Based on 31 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

529th of 638 rated elementary and secondary schools


Job description


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Job Description
Under the leadership of the principal, and with support from the Office of Special Education Services, the Department Chairperson will perform duties/functions that ensure special education services are provided for students with disabilities in compliance with district, state, and federal requirements.
Responsibilities
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Responsibilities
  1. Provides feedback to teachers regarding effective instruction and utilization of a variety of
  2. instructional/behavioral techniques and educational media
  3. Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students, parents, and staff members
  4. Acts as liaison between administrators, campus departments, and staff to facilitate effective implementation
  5. of instructional and behavioral services for students with disabilities
  6. Attends Special Education Department Chair meetings
  7. Conducts regularly scheduled department meetings for special education staff on operating
  8. procedures/strategies for special education services
  9. Collaborates with campus administration to ensure teacher/staff compliance with documentation of services and district curriculum/initiatives
  10. Utilizes results-based accountability and data-driven decision making processes to assure that students with disabilities are making progress and graduating at a comparable rate as their non-disabled peers
  11. Follows procedures identified by the Office of Special Education Services to increase district performance levels on State Performance Plan (SPP) and Performance Based Monitoring Analysis System (PBMAS) indicators
  12. Provides leadership for collecting and reviewing campus transition data for submission to TEA (secondary)
  13. Coordinates with campus administration to compile information related to litigation for TEA or OSEP
  14. complaints
  15. Assists with the acquisition, distribution, and tracking of special education instructional materials/resources
  16. Performs other duties as assigned by the building principal

Qualifications
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Job Qualifications
EDUCATION
Must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; Master's degree preferred. Must have Texas Teacher certification in Special Education.
WORK EXPERIENCE
3+ years
TYPE OF SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION
Microsoft Office Texas state teacher certification aligned with teaching assignment
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
No supervisory responsibilities. May provide occasional work guidance, technical advice, and training to staff.
WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT
Work involves the application of moderately complex procedures and tasks that are quite varied. Independent judgment is often required to select and apply the most appropriate of available resources. Ongoing supervision is provided on an "as needed" basis.
BUDGET AUTHORITY
No budget development activity is required.
PROBLEM SOLVING
Decisions are made on routine matters affecting few individuals and usually within the confines of the job's own department. Specific job activities and results are typically reviewed closely. There are limited requirements for developing new ideas or changes in methods, procedures, or services.
IMPACT OF DECISIONS
Follow rules and procedures. Decisions can have minimal or no impact to HISD. Errors can be readily detected, usually by the employee, and, if made, would result in minor expense for correction.
COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS
Collaborate and solve problems - work with others to resolve problems, clarify, or interpret complex information/policies, and provide initial screening/negotiations without approval authority. Interactions are typically with customers, senior level professional staff, and managers.
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS
Takes routine or required customer actions to meet customer needs. Responds promptly and accurately to customer complaints, inquiries and requests for information and coordinates appropriate follow-up. May handle escalated issues passed on from coworkers or subordinates.
WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements. Ability to carry and/or lift less than 15 pounds.

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