Hermiston School District is seeking qualified applicants for the Lead School Secretary at Desert View Elementary School. The Lead Secretary will perform secretarial work involving responsibility for facilitating general office details, using independent judgment in determinations on varied problems which do not involve major deviations from established policy or procedure; and in the absence of the principal, acts with authority on office management functions. Works with a staff of 40-50 employees and assists with the supervision of a small office staff. 
 
QUALIFICATIONS included but are not limited to:
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of one year of recent, directly related, full-time equivalent paid secretarial/clerical experience. Graduate from a business of secretarial school/college may substitute for experience requirement.
• Type a minimum of 60 wpm
• Experience and/or knowledge working on a Computer required, Microsoft Windows and the components of Microsoft Office Professional including Word and Excel and PowerSchool, desired.
• Bilingual/Bi-Literate in English and Spanish (Ability to read, speak, write, and communicate effectively in both languages), required.
• Ability to file, keep and retrieve records.
• Ability to communicate effectively, responds well to directions, maintains confidential information, and works successfully in a team setting.
• Good health and neat appearance.
• Specialized knowledge of the function to which assigned and general knowledge of overall school operations.
• Ability to use the exercise of judgment and discretion in a variety of office situations which may require independent action, referral to another source or postponement.
•Ability to:
a. Apply general instructions to a variety of situations; i.e. skill in communicating with and giving assistance to students, staff, parents and the general public.
b. Work independently with a minimum of direct supervision.
c. Assist students and parents to relate to school programs and staff.
d. Coordinate work demands of the school and office.
e. Operate copy machines and other office related equipment.
f. Assist in the preparation of budgets.
g. Perform secretarial/clerical work with accuracy and speed.

About the School:

Desert View Elementary School is one of Hermiston's five comprehensive elementary schools, serving a student population of approximately 600 students. Approximately 34 licensed staff and 20 support staff provide a premier education to the attending students, where student performance has been strong.

About the District:

The Hermiston School District is the largest district in eastern Oregon, exceeding 5,600 students in grades kindergarten through 12, with the mission of serving the needs of all children with rigorous program choices, high expectations, mutual respect, and excellence. The school district includes a 9-12 senior high school, two 6-8 middle schools, six K-5 elementary schools, and a robust online learning program option for students and families.

Support for the school district has been strong from the community. In 2019 voters approved an $82.7 million building project, which includes replacement of Rocky Heights Elementary (opening fall 2022), construction of an additional elementary school Loma Vista (opening fall 2022), and a multi-classroom annex of the high school, along with various district-wide renovations. The voters also approved a $69.9 million bond in 2008, which served to replace Armand Larive Middle School, West Park Elementary, and Sunset Elementary schools. 

The District employs over 630 full time staff that includes approximately 365 teachers and over 265 classified, support, and supervisory personnel, making it one of the largest employers in the city of Hermiston. A nationally-recognized community that embraces its diversity, the district serves some 28,000 residents, where one-third of the population is Hispanic.

The school district prides itself on the academic achievement of its students, successful athletic programs, nationally-recognized club and activity organizations, and its exhaustive list of academic and elective opportunities available to students. The District’s partnership with community organizations has been central to its continued success, highlighted by support groups who have provided nearly a half a million dollars to assist students and programs through such venues as the Hermiston Sports Booster Club, Hermiston Education Foundation, Band Boosters, FFA Alumni, and the community sponsorship of the student homebuilding program, to name a few.

About the Community:

The city of Hermiston is a vibrant and growing community of approximately 18,000 residents located at the crossroads of the Pacific Northwest, situated near the intersection of I-84 and I-82, just minutes from a Columbia River port and 30 minutes from the Tri-Cities in Washington. Hermiston and the entire Umatilla County area have excellent potential for growth in commercial, industrial, agricultural, as well as residential development. Hermiston boasts over 100 acres for community use, volleyball courts, soccer fields, baseball diamonds, children's play areas, barbeque and picnic areas and more. Located within 10 minutes of downtown Hermiston, both Umatilla and Echo have challenging golf courses. The Columbia River offers tournament level fishing, as well as many water sports including swimming, wind surfing, and boating. Other fishing waters include the Umatilla River, Cold Springs Reservoir and many ponds. Nearby is Hat Rock State Park, and the Blue Mountains are within an hour drive, affording a wide variety of fishing, hunting, and camping activities. In the winter, the mountains are home to excellent snow skiing, tubing, snowmobiling, and sledding.

Salary / Benefits: Salary rate $15.57-$21.91, 8 hours/day, normal contract year is 225 days (mid July – June) including 5 paid holidays. Excellent benefit package including generous allowance towards the purchase of family insurance (Medical, RX, Dental, Vision) coverage and district paid retirement through Public Employee’s Retirement System. 

Application Requirements:

The applicant must supply the following items online through Recruit & Hire https://hermiston.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx :

• Online Application form

• Cover Letter

• Professional Resume

• Letters of Recommendation (optional, but recommended)

  It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure his/her application is complete. Only complete applications will be considered.