Talent Elementary Office Specialist

Job Description

This office specialist position plays a vital role in providing essential administrative and organizational support to the principal. Key responsibilities include:

• Performing clerical and computer-based tasks, including data and record-keeping and preparing correspondence.
• Answering phones, greeting visitors, and assisting the public and staff at the front desk.
• Supporting student health care needs, as well as supervising designated areas such as the grounds and cafeteria.
• Contributing to the efficient operation of the school office by providing a wide range of administrative and organizational support.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of office experience.
• Computer literacy. Proficiency with Microsoft office programs: Word, Excel, Google docs, Publisher.
• Knowledge of modern office methods, practices, and procedures; business English, spelling, and math calculations.
• Ability to multitask and remain flexible in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent customer service skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Physical demands needed: ability to communicate with students, co-workers, and the public; ability to communicate over the telephone; ability to respond to telephone, bells, students, co-workers, etc.; ability to read written materials; ability to operate office equipment; ability to carry or lift light loads (25 lbs).

Preferences

• Knowledge of Power School.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English highly desirable.

Physical Demands

• Ability to communicate with students, co-workers, and the public;
• Ability to communicate over the telephone;
• Ability to respond to telephone, bells, students, co-workers, etc.;
• Ability to read written materials;
• Ability to operate office equipment;
• Ability to carry or lift light loads (25 lbs).

Salary

$19.55 to $24.77 per hour depending on experience.

Terms of Employment

7:00 am - 3:30 pm, beginning on August 20, 2026.

Reports To

Principal

Closing Date

Until Filled

Equal Opportunity Employer

Phoenix-Talent School District #4 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and, in accordance with Federal and State Legislation, does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, or marital status, physical or mental disability in employment practices or educational programs.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Human Resources at 541/535-1517. Applicants are asked not to call for interviews. All applicants will be notified when the position is filled.