Clerical Assistant

Position Type:

Secretarial/Clerical/Clerical Assistant

Date Posted:

4/22/2025

Location:

Oakwood Elementary School

Closing Date:

05/06/2025

District:

Portland Public Schools

Portland Public Schools: Clerical Assistant

Portland Public Schools is welcoming applicants for a Clerical Assistant vacancy at

Oakwood Elementary School

General Description: Provides clerical and administrative support to the administration, staff, students, and parents. This position reports to the Oakwood Elementary Principal.

The desired candidate would possess the following attributes:

Exceptional communication, analysis, interpersonal, and organizational skills

Ability to handle complex and stressful issues or situations with sound judgment, common sense, and a calm demeanor

Ability to collect and maintain student data in a confidential manner

Impeccable character, a good sense of humor, and compassion for lower elementary students, families, and staff

Ability to develop and sustain positive working relationships with students, staff, parents, and district colleagues

Willingness to contribute to a safe school climate of high expectations and strong collaboration, high staff and student morale, and positive community involvement Eligible candidates must meet the following qualifications:

A High School Diploma

Minimum typing speed of 65 wpm

Experience in account keeping and data entry, preferred

Experience with basic office procedures (telephones, computer programs, printers, etc.), preferred Position Details:

Title: Clerical Assistant

Reports to: Oakwood Elementary School Principal

Calendar: As per District Calendar and PESPA contract

Daily Schedule: Approximately 7.5 hours per day, to be determined by the building Principal

Compensation: In accordance with PESPA contract, starting at $13.05 hour plus education stipend, paid time off and retirement benefits

Posting date: April 22, 2025

Application deadline: May 6, 2025 Application Process:

Applicants for the position should email the following documents to or apply online:

Letter of interest detailing the manner in which the candidate meets the qualifications and desired attributes for the position, addressed to Mrs. Becky Manika.

A current resume with reference contact information

Questions about the position or the district can be sent to Becky Manika, Oakwood Elementary School

No person applying for employment at Portland Public Schools shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation and transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. We are an equal opportunity employer.