What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clerical Office Assistant (Vanguard) position at Mesquite ISD?
- To assist the office staff by performing general office duties.
- High School Diploma/ GED
- Texas Educational Aide Certificate
- Knowledge of basic computer and file maintenance skills
- Possess appropriate typing skills for keyboarding
- Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- None
- 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.
- None
- 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.
- 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.
JobID: 4236
Position Type:
Paraprofessional - Campus/Clerical Assistant
Paraprofessional - Campus/Clerical Assistant
Date Posted:
7/23/2026
7/23/2026
Location:
Vanguard High School
Vanguard High School
Mesquite ISD - Compensation Plans
Clerical/Technical Support Compensation Plan
Pay Grade: 1
Shift Type: Full-Time
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Principal/Supervisor
Shift Type: Full-Time
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Principal/Supervisor
EMPLOYMENT BEGINS: As soon as possible
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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.