Secretary , HS Attendance

Cheney Public School District 360 Cheney High School - Cheney, Washington Open in Google Maps

Job : 5954772

Final date to receive applications: Oct 14, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

POSITION:

Secretary I, HS Attendance Support

SCHEDULE:

8 hours per day; 7:00 a.m.

-3:30 p.m. (start/end times may be adjusted based on department need);
Monday-Friday; 180 days (school year)

LOCATION:

Cheney High School

SUPERVISOR:

Building Principals

POSITION TYPE:

Classified, Ongoing

COMPENSATION:

$19.75-$24.67/hour depending on comparable experience;
Pay is annualized over 12 months (if hired after start of school year, spread over remaining months of fiscal year (Sept-Aug))

BENEFITS :

Medical , dental , vision , and basic life and AD&D insurance ; retirement plan ; deferred compensation ( DRS and TSA ); paid holidays ; paid leave

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent;
Secretarial experience preferred;
Type and/or keyboard accurately at 40 adjusted wpm*;
Basic computer knowledge and skills, including Google Drive, MS Windows, Excel, Word, and Outlook*;
Ability to use proper grammar and English in both oral and written communication, as well as the usage of correct spelling and basic arithmetic functions*; WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance

* Testing to be used to determine knowledge of pertinent skills

POSITION: Secretary I, HS Attendance Support

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The High School Attendance Support position assists with general attendance, clerical, and data entry duties. Assists and supports with greeting patrons, answering phones, and helping with various responsibilities to ensure smooth office operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A secretary hired for this assignment may perform all or some of the responsibilities defined below.

• Be thoroughly familiar with the operation of the school
• Assist in performing duties related to student attendance tracking and communication; assist with maintenance of current student attendance information in student records management database and student cumulative and confidential files
• Maintain current student attendance information in student records management database and student cumulative and confidential files
• Support with attendance reporting
• Arrange contact with parents/guardians of absent students, including automated calls
• Assist with student attendance incentives
• Assign student lockers
• Support school office and provide coverage as needed
• Supervise, monitor, and support students, including before and after school, recesses, and lunch
• Greet visitors, staff, and students both in person and via phone, in a friendly and professional manner
• Respond to questions and requests from staff, students, parents and supervisors in a positive and professional manner both in person and via phone providing a high level of customer service
• Edit, design, and distribute communications
• Perform all clerical work as assigned by the principal(s), director(s) and/or designee(s)
• Establish and maintain electronic and manual filing systems, following state records retention guidelines
• Use two-way radios to maintain contact within building as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Each of the positions at the specific school serves as one unit of the whole team, and as such, is subject to assignment to tasks in other areas as directed within the classification.

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of
:
Google Drive, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.);
Skyward student database; district-approved record keeping and reporting systems; K-12 education structure of Washington State; necessary record-keeping for state and federal auditing; compliance with state and federal requirements for records retention; basic clerical duties

Ability to
: independently make decisions that align with district policy and administrator expectations; organize and accomplish a variety of responsibilities independently with limited direction, often under stressful conditions and with regular interruptions; maintain an attitude of helpfulness, flexibility, and professionalism, and provide excellent customer service to students, staff and public in a confidential and ethical manner; work collaboratively as part of the school office team and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, co-workers, and patrons;

supervise and interact with students in a positive and professional manner; remain calm in times of high stress; operate…