Office Specialist I - Valor Middle School

Valor Middle School; Woodburn (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Valor Middle School in Woodburn, Oregon is seeking an Office Specialist I to support the school office, perform clerical duties, greet visitors, manage records, and assist with basic accounting tasks.

Requirements include a high school diploma and the ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish; salary is hourly according to the district schedule and terms of employment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent per Oregon rules.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Able to communicate effectively with students, parents and staff.
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical tasks to support the Head Secretary and office operations.
• Answer phones, take messages, and relay information to staff.
• Greet visitors and direct them to appropriate staff or resources.
• Enter data and maintain student and school records.
• Process mail and distribute shipments to the office.
• Support basic accounting tasks and prepare simple reports.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Office administration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

18 years of age or older

Tools

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Office Specialist I - Valor Middle School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5973412

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 27, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

JOB GOALS:

• To assist office personnel in a wide variety of office/clerical and receptionist responsibilities and maintenance of records.
• To support the District Mission and Strategic Plan Objectives

CONSIDERATION:

Bilingual English/Spanish required.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for the position.

• High School Diploma or equivalent by OAR 581-37-030, Oregon Department of Education
• 18 years of age or older
• Ability to work harmoniously with and to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with students, parents, and staff
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Possess basic knowledge of modem office methods, practices, procedures, basic computer word processing applications
• Ability to learn to use appropriate word processing and spreadsheet software to enter and retrieve information
• Ability to learn a number of school policies, rules, and procedures and apply them properly in the context of repetitive and new situations
• Ability to maintain student and/or accounting records in an organized manner
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at the same time as well as tolerate constant interruptions
• Ability to use sound judgement in dealing with students, monitoring students with behavioral problems
• Perform physical requirements which may include
• A. Moderate degree of physical stamina
• B. Some standing, walking, bending, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
• C. Ability to use a telephone, computer, and other office equipment
• D. Ability to make frequent trips to and from desks, counters, etc. as well as other areas in the school building
• 13. Ability to possess and maintain a valid First Aid card
• 14. Such alternatives to the above requirements as the School Board or the Administration may deem appropriate and acceptable

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs a variety of clerical work in support of the Head Secretary including wordprocessing, proofreading, filing, sorting and distributing mail, checking information on records, and accounting for monies received etc.
• Performs other routine office/clerical duties as assigned
• Answers telephones and takes messages, responds to inquiries, provides information about school operations and refers calls to appropriate staff members
• Operates basic office equipment (i.e., computers, printers, telephone, intercom, fax, copiers, calculator, etc.)
• Greets and directs office visitors, provides routine information, refers questions to appropriate staff
• Prepares mail, including parcels, for mailing or shipping delivery and receives and distributes shipments brought to the school office.
• Enters data in computer files, maintains student records and updated building inventory, and prepares basic statistical reports as assigned
• Responds to student inquiries and problems at the counter, attends to sick students and provides first aid assistance within scope of district policies
• Processes new student registrations and student withdrawals and assembles new student packets
• Monitors students in the office as needed
• Supervises students in lunchrooms, hallways and on the playground, as required
• Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality when dealing with student and staff information
• Performs such other tasks as may seem to be appropriate to the Board or Administration.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, BONDING, AND/OR TESTING REQUIRED

• Possess and maintain a valid First Aid card
• Annual Bloodborne Pathogens Training
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Days and hours to be arranged, with salary according to current schedule.

EVALUATION: Following the probationary period, performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of classified personnel.

Position Type: Full Time

Salary: $23.55 to $28.95 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Secretary

Contact Information

• Rocio Avila , HR Specialist
• 1390 Meridian Drive
• Woodburn, Oregon 97071
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]