CL23045: High School Attendance Secretary - Bilingual Required

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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, kneel and crouch, twist and bend, use hands to type, finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arm.

* Sense: The employee is required to talk/hear conversations and other sounds. The employee must be able to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. The employee is required to taste and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

* Lifting: The employee must be able to lift or move up to 18\-26 pounds; must also be able to lift overhead. The employee may be required to physically move quickly in an emergency or while performing student supervision duties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Physical Hazards: While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work outdoors in a wide variety of temperatures; from \-10 degrees F to 100 degrees F \+. The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in this work environment is moderate.

Kennewick School District's Non\-Discrimination Policy

The Kennewick School District provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or use of trained dog, guide or service animal by a person with a disability, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights \& Equity: Dr. Thomas Brillhart \- (509\) 222\-5010 (Thomas.Brillhart@ksd.org)

Section 504, Title IX: BJ Wilson \- (509\) 222\-5003 (BJ.Wilson@ksd.org)

This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in all education programs and/or extra\-curricular school activities in the Kennewick School District.

Applicants : Inquiries regarding compliance procedures or requests for reasonable accommodation may be directed to the School District’s Director of Human Resources.

For information on salary and benefits, visit www.ksd.org/jobs .

Kennewick School District Contact Names and Telephone Numbers:

Toni Neidhold, Director of Human Resources

HR@ksd.org

Certified/Classified ADA

Amy Martinez, Assistant Director of Human Resources

HR@ksd.org

Classified ADA

Kennewick School District

1000 West 4th Avenue

Kennewick, WA 99336