Job Description
Position #23045:High School Attendance Secretary/ Bilingual Required Location:Kamiakin High School Hours:8 Hours per Day, 180 Days per Year Salary:$21.81 - $28.37 ( Salary Schedules ) Open Date:04/07/2026 Application Deadline/Close Date:04/13/2026 at 10:00PM, OR until filled.JOB DESCRIPTION The secretary in this position will be primarily working in the attendance office.The duties will involve performing tasks to support the efficient operations of the attendance office and the activities office, caring for students in the health room using basic first aid procedures and administering students' medicine.Other job-related duties may be assigned.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.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.All applications must be submitted to the Kennewick School District Online at www.ksd.org.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT High School Diploma or GED.Must present transcripts of highest level of education within thirty (30) days of hire.Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.Spanish bilingual skills required - must pass STAMP assessment.Must be able to meet the Physical Demands of the position.Must pass a basic skills test.Completion of Safe Schools Web Based Training within thirty (30) days of hire and yearly thereafter.Must pass a background check, which includes employee paid fingerprinting.QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED Demonstrated competency in verbal and written communication and excellent customer service skills.Spanish bilingual skills required - must pass the STAMP bilingual assessment within two weeks of job offer.Must uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures.Must take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.Must attend in-service trainings or other meetings as required, as well as attend any training as directed by management.Evidence of ability to assess and correct issues involving safety.Evidence of ability to establish and maintain a tactful, cooperative and effective relationship with students, parents, staff, fellow employees and management.Evidence of ability to approach assigned work in a professional manner, working toward the common goal of teamwork, pride in service delivery and continuous improvement.Must demonstrate sufficient command of the English language to communicate verbally and in writing with students, parents, district staff members and other concerned people regarding all aspects of their job related activities.Must be able to use basic computer programs to maintain records, enter timecard information and read and respond to email.Must be willing to become CPR/first-aid certified if required.QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED A minimum of one year work experience with computer/word processing.Evidence of accuracy and ability to meet deadlines.Effectively communicates and develops relationships with students, teachers, administrators, parents, and public.Successful experience working with secondary-aged students.Must enjoy young people and have a sense of humor.Working knowledge of RCWs pertaining to attendance and discipline.Produce accurate results in an environment with regular interruptions and deadlines.Knowledge of set-up and printing of labels and other word processing formats.Positive evaluations and recommendations that support character and work ethic.Excellent attendance, punctuality, and dependability; evidence of ability to be self-disciplined and a self-starter.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Input computer entries for discipline and attendance.Verify attendance notes; call parents as an attendance intervention.Assist with answering the telephone and message machine for daily messages.Assist with health room coverage and administering medication.Write student admit slips.Prepare and mail attendance form letters on a daily basis.Assist with tracking, data entry, prepare and distribute discipline referrals.Assist with compiling student homework assignments.Utilize computer for word processing, emails, etc.Perform miscellaneous filing.Perform all duties of the position within the scope of Kennewick School District policies and procedures, including regular attendance and punctuality.Perform other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT PHYSICAL DEMANDS :The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Mobility:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, push or pull 18-26 lbs., sit