Administrative Assistant - Teaching and Learning

Mesquite-Isd; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesquite ISD seeks an Administrative Assistant to support Teaching and Learning. You will handle secretarial duties for curriculum coordinators and the director, organize subject areas, and maintain confidential information.

The role requires a high school diploma, basic computer/keyboard skills, and prior school secretarial experience. You will work in a full-time on-site capacity, reporting to the Director/Coordinator - Teaching & Learning.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Prior secretarial experience at a school/administration level is preferred.
• Knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills is required.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephones, respond to inquiries or route calls to appropriate person.
• Demonstrate effective communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.
• Enter data in Eduphoria, Munis, and other Google applications.
• Work well with others, exhibit diplomacy, and maintain confidentiality.
• Assist in compiling information for reports for coordinators.
• Type correspondence such as letters, memos, reports and forms.
• Prepare requisitions for purchases and checks.
• Maintain and update computer databases for coordinators/director.
• Make travel arrangements including air and hotel reservations.
• Submit and track purchase orders for equipment and supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Keyboarding

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience in school administration

Tools

Eduphoria

Munis

Google applications

Job description

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Openings as of 8/30/2026

Administrative Assistant - Teaching and Learning JobID: 4375

Clerical/Technical Support Compensation Plan

Pay Grade: 4
Shift Type:Full-Time
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To:Director/Coordinator - Teaching & Learning

EMPLOYMENT BEGINS:As soon as possible

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

• To handle the secretarial duties involved with curriculum coordinators and director and the effective organization of each subject area.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Knowledge of basic computer and keyboarding skills

EXPERIENCE:

• Prior secretarial experience at a school or administration level

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Answer telephones, respond to inquiries or route calls to appropriate person.
• Demonstrate effective communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
• Enter data in Eduphoria, , Munis, and other Google applications
• Work well with others, exhibit exceptional diplomacy, and maintain confidentiality
• Assist in compiling information for the preparation of various reports for coordinators.
• Type correspondence such as letters, memos, reports and forms.
• Prepare requisitions for purchases and checks.
• Maintain and update computer databases for coordinators/director.
• Make travel arrangements including air and hotel reservations.
• Submit and track purchase orders for equipment and supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

• Writing routine reports and correspondence
• Interacting with the public and other staff and occasionally meeting multiple demands from several people
• Interpreting a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form.
• Reaching with hands and arms and frequently repeating the same hand, arm or finger motion.
• Lifting/moving up to 10 pounds such as supplies of copier paper.
• Moderate noise level in the work environment.

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