Administrative Assistant - Principal (Henrie)

Mesquite-Isd; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesquite ISD in Mesquite, Texas, seeks an Administrative Assistant to the Principal to support school operations, handle correspondence, records, and daily clerical tasks, and act as liaison with parents and staff. The position requires a high school diploma, familiarity with computers, and proficient typing.

It is a full-time, non-exempt posting beginning as soon as possible. Experience working in an educational setting and solid organizational skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of computer hardware and software.
• Possess appropriate typing skills for keyboarding.

Responsibilities

• Make and receive telephone calls, take messages, and route calls.
• Maintain school records and files for building, principal, and related requirements.
• Receives visitors, new parents, and students; answering questions; resolving student problems.
• Assist with student enrollment during the summer
• Type, prepare, distribute, and file records/reports, correspondence, mailings etc. related to building functions and principal needs.
• Generate all purchase orders, check requests, inventory requisitions, work orders, workman comp forms and incident reports.
• Serve as a confidential secretary to the principal and assistant principal.
• Compile and submit a variety of weekly, monthly and year end reports as required
• Act as liaison between school and community, principal, parents, staff and students.
• Schedule requested conferences and facilitating use of building by external groups.
• Oversee Substitute Teachers.
• Operate standard office equipment.
• Distribute mail and community/district flyers.
• Assist in preparation of school calendar of events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Administer medication according to policy and regulations/provide appropriate first aid needs.. (For Elementary)
• Process attendance/payroll for the building staff. (For Elementary)

Skills

Typing

Computer literacy

Office software

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Openings as of 8/29/2026

Administrative Assistant - Principal (Henrie) JobID: 4372

Clerical/Technical Support Compensation Plan

Pay Grade: 4
Shift Type:Full-Time
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To:Principal

EMPLOYMENT BEGINS:

As soon as possible

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

• To serve as a secretary to the principal and as facilitator for the school community by communicating information, problem solving, material acquisition, record keeping, and other duties as assigned by the administrative staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Knowledge of computer hardware and software.
• Possess appropriate typing skills for keyboarding.

EXPERIENCE:

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Make and receive telephone calls, take messages, and route calls.
• Maintain school records and files for building, principal, and related requirements.
• Receives visitors, new parents, and students; answering questions; resolving student problems.
• Assist with student enrollment during the summer
• Type, prepare, distribute, and file records/reports, correspondence, mailings etc. related to building functions and principal needs.
• Generate all purchase orders, check requests, inventory requisitions, work orders, workman comp forms and incident reports.
• Serve as a confidential secretary to the principal and assistant principal.
• Compile and submit a variety of weekly, monthly and year end reports as required
• Act as liaison between school and community, principal, parents, staff and students.
• Schedule requested conferences and facilitating use of building by external groups.
• Oversee Substitute Teachers.
• Operate standard office equipment.
• Distribute mail and community/district flyers.
• Assist in preparation of school calendar of events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Administer medication according to policy and regulations/provide appropriate first aid needs.. (For Elementary)
• Process attendance/payroll for the building staff. (For Elementary)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

• Reading and comprehending simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Writing simple correspondence and effectively presenting information in one-on- one and small group situations.
• Maintaining emotional control under stress.
• Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Interact with the public and other staff and occasionally meet multiple demands from several people.
• Reaching with hands and arms and frequently repeating the same hand, arm or finger motion.
• Occasional lifting and/or moving of up to 20 lbs.
• Standing, walking, talking, and hearing.
• Moderate noise level in work environment.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.

Postings current as of 8/29/2026 12:47:59 PM CST.