Clerical Assistant - Joshua Cowell School, 2 hrs./day

September 10, 2026

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About the Employer

MUSD works in partnership with families and the community to ensure a meaningful, measurable, student-centered program that aligns to grade-level standards, places safety as a priority, and supports all emerging students. Our diverse community spans the cities of Stockton, Lathrop, Manteca, and the township of French Camp. Our 25,000 students and over 3,000 staff members learn and work in a culture of creativity, critical thinking, and collaborative communication to expand the possible. We offer a variety of traditional and alternative educational settings for students and staff members. Our 30+ schools serve students from diverse cultural backgrounds and from physical areas ranging from rural to urban. The district spans approximately 113 square miles and is located in the southern part of San Joaquin County.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the assigned administrator, performs varied and technical assignments involving a broad and detailed knowledge of District and school policies, goals, and functions. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications

Letter(s) of Recommendation
Resume
Typing Certificate

Comments and Other Information

Number of openings at the time of posting: 1 or more.

Available work shift: Monday - Friday, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. on closing date.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Board Policy 0410 - Non Discrimination in District Programs and Activities: Manteca Unified School District policies prohibit discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying at all school sites and school activities based on actual or perceived characteristics: race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, martial or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics at any school sponsored activity.

The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Title IX Coordinator: Sean Brown - Director of Equity and Access - Equity and Access; 2271 W. Louise Avenue, Manteca, CA 95337; 209-858-0946; sbrown@musd.net
Title II Coordinator: Jody Burriss, Ed.D. - Senior Director: Certificated Administrator - Special Education; 2271 W. Louise Avenue, Manteca, CA 95337; 209-858-0722; jburriss@musd.net
504 Coordinator: Jessica Red, MSN, RN, PHN, RCSN; Coordinator: Certificated Administrator - Student Services; jred@musd.net
2271 W. Louise Avenue, Manteca, CA 95337; 209-858-0782

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