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Mesquite ISD

Administrative Assistant - Teaching and Learning

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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.

$32,319 / year median in Texas

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

JobID:
4375
Position Type:
Paraprofessional•
Admin/Administrative Assistant Date Posted:
8/27/2026
Location:
Teaching & Learning Mesquite ISD•
Compensation Plans 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
Education/Certification:
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.
Physical demands/environmental factors:
Continuous typing 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 are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.