Office Support Specialist- Intermediate

Job Description:

Office Support Specialist- Intermediate

Description

Position Type:
Clerical/Office Support Specialist Intermediate

Date Posted:
8/24/2026

Location:
District Wide

Closing Date:
08/31/2026

Office Support Specialist - Intermediate
Duluth Central Education Services Building
40 hours/week | 52 weeks per year
Monday - Friday | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Starting Wage: $20.25/hr + Benefits

Join the Duluth Public Schools team, where we work to inspire every student to achieve their potential and prepare students to lead productive, fulfilling lives.

Summary:
Duluth Public Schools is seeking an individual who under limited supervision, provides office support involving a wide range of work activities within an assigned work area. Work responsibilities may be within a large department or a specialized office or school. The incumbent receives only limited work instructions and operates with a significant degree of discretion. This designation is the second level within the Office Support Specialist job classification series. The nature and difficulty of work performed at this level is greater than that of the entry Office Support Specialist designation and involves a greater diversity of work activities. The work complexity requires substantial judgment and analytical ability. Work projects may be accomplished by obtaining the assistance of other support staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent and two years of previous experience in broad staff support.

Knowledge Requirements:

• District policies, regulations, procedures and processes
• Applicable state and federal rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Customer service principles and practices
• Modern office methods, practices and procedures
• Advanced personal computer operations and various software applications
• Complex record keeping and filing methods and practices
• Bookkeeping and payroll principles, practices and procedures

Skill Requirements:

• Organizing and prioritizing work
• Communications, both oral and in writing
• Maintaining confidentiality with sensitive information, issues and situations
• Operating various office equipment
• Implementing and maintaining complex office files and records
• Applying and administering various district operating policies and procedures
• Utilizing effective judgment and protocol in handling sensitive situations and conflicts within established policies and procedures

In addition to rewarding career opportunities, Duluth Public Schools offers an excellent benefit package to employees who are hired into positions scheduled to work 24 hours/week or more. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

Medical/Prescription Drug Plan with Health Reimbursement Arrangement

• Single Coverage District pays 100% of premium (FREE) + contributes $2,612.50 into HRA annually
• Family Coverage District pays 75% of premium (25% employee contribution) + contributes $5,225.00 into HRA annually

Dental Plan

• Single Coverage District pays 100% of Basic premium (FREE)
• Family Coverage District pays 25% of Premium

Life Insurance

• District provides minimum of $50,000 of life insurance at no cost, employee may purchase supplemental life insurance

Long Term Disability

• District-provided at no cost to employee

Flexible Spending Accounts

• Employees may elect to contribute on a pre-tax basis to Health Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts

Retirement

• The District contributes 7.25% of your total salary in the Public Employees Retirement Association) pension plan.
• Employees may also elect to participate in Tax-Shelter Annuity options.

Time Off

• Each bargaining unit contract defines time off provisions such as holidays, sick/personal leave, vacation, etc.

Contact Information:
If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at 218-336-8722 or email [email protected]

Attachment(s):

• Duluth Central Education Services Building Clerical 20260824.docx (1).pdf

Salary:

USD 20.25 per hour