High School Office Support (Horn)

Mesquite-Isd; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesquite-ISD is seeking a Paraprofessional/Clerical Assistant to support office staff with general clerical tasks. Open mail, handle deposits, file records, answer phones, and assist with supplies and equipment. Requires high school diploma or GED and basic computer and typing skills.

The role is full-time and non-exempt, with opportunities to contribute to daily operations and interact with staff and visitors in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic computer use and filing systems.
• Typing skills and accuracy for data entry.
• Organizational and interpersonal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Open, sort, and deliver mail.
• Compose correspondence as directed by supervisor/office staff.
• Assist in receiving, counting, and depositing monies.
• Help maintain office records and documentation.
• Answer phones, take messages, and route calls.
• Manage supplies and equipment distribution.
• Operate standard office machines.
• Greet visitors and monitor sign-in sheets.
• Perform other assigned duties as needed.

Skills

Basic computer skills

File maintenance

Typing skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

• Position Type: Paraprofessional - Campus/ Clerical Assistant

Clerical/Technical Support Compensation Plan

• Pay Grade: 2
• Shift Type:Full-Time
• Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
• Reports To:Principal/Supervisor

EMPLOYMENT BEGINS:

As soon as possible

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma/ GED

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:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.