Clerical Office Assistant (McDonald)

Mesquite ISD; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesquite ISD is seeking a clerical/technical support staff member to assist the office by handling general duties in a school setting. The position is full-time and non-exempt, with reports to the Principal or supervisor and begins in the 2026-2027 school year.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and a Texas Educational Aide Certificate, plus basic computer and typing skills. The role involves filing, mail handling, phones, and assisting with office operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Texas Educational Aide Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Type letters, tests, memos, reports.
• File folders, correspondence, records.
• Open, sort, and deliver mail.
• Assist with monetary deposits and office cashier duties.
• Maintain office records and supplies.
• Answer phones and route calls.
• Greet visitors and manage sign-in sheets.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Typing skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Texas Educational Aide Certificate

Job description

Clerical/Technical Support Compensation Plan

Salary Range: 1

Shift Type: Full-Time

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Principal/Supervisor

EMPLOYMENT BEGINS: 2026-2027 School Year

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

• To assist the office staff by performing general office duties.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma/ GED
• Texas Educational Aide Certificate

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Knowledge of basic computer and file maintenance skills
• Possess appropriate typing skills for keyboarding
• Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

EXPERIENCE:

• None

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Type letters, tests, memos, reports.
• File folders, correspondence, records.
• Open, sort, and deliver mail.
• Compose correspondence as directed by supervisor/ office secretary Assist in receiving, counting, and depositing monies collected.
• Assist in maintaining office records.
• Answer phone, take messages, and route calls.
• Manage supplies and equipment disbursement.
• Operate standard office machines.
• Greet visitors, monitors sign-in/sign-out sheets.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

• Reading and comprehending simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Writing simple correspondence.
• Adding and subtracting two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with l0’s and l00’s.
• Applying simple understanding to carry out detailed but basic written and oral instructions.

Physical demands/environmental factors:

• Standing, walking, sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• Reaching with hands and arms and frequently repeating the same hand, arm or finger motion.
• Occasionally lifting and/ or moving up to 40-50 pounds.
• Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.

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.