Guidance Secretary

Guidance Secretary for 26/27

Jerome Joint School District 261 Jerome High School - Jerome, Idaho

Job : 5840052
Final date to receive applications: Sep 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)
Posted: Jul 18, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026

Jt. Jerome School District #261

Job Description Secretarial

• TITLE: Guidance Secretary
• SUMMARY:
  • Assist the Counseling Department in performing duties to assure the smooth and efficient operation of 504 process.
• REPORTS TO:
  • Building Administration
• PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • High School diploma
  • Organizational skills.
  • Ability to work with technology programs (advanced hardware and software)
  • Ability to work under pressure and deadlines.
  • Ability to perform duties in accordance with general educational ethical requirements of the Jerome School District and the State Department of Education
• DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Serve as a confidential secretary to the building administration following generally accepted principles in dealing with confidential employee and student information.
  • Possess the ability to prioritize assignments in a flexible manner to accommodate the changing demands in the office.
  • Perform general office procedures such as answering telephones; receiving and distribution of mail; responding to questions from students, parents, staff, and patrons; and setting appointments
  • Produce letters, memos and purchase orders as necessary.
  • Communicate with students, parents, employees, and patrons in writing and orally
  • Maintain appropriate records and a calendar of events.
  • Maintain a current accounting of program funds, including the receiving, depositing and payment of funds
  • Maintain and submit appropriate reports to building, district administration, and government agencies as appropriate in a timely manner.
  • Translation services as applicable; by personal translating or securing a translator prior to meeting with parents.
  • Schedule 504 meetings and monitor 504 caseloads.
  • Work with counseling department staff, assisting with the 504 processes.
  • Prepare and maintain fixed asset inventory in conjunction with district guidelines
  • Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as the program administrator may deem necessary.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently stands, walks and sits. The employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs, such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as ability to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to successfully meet multiple demands and interactions with the public and other staff.
    
    The noise level in the work environment is generally moderate. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.

Terms of Employment: 210 days per year, 8 hours per day (does not include unpaid lunch)

This position shall be considered in all respects "employment at will" and the terms set forth in this job description shall not create a property right and are set forth only to advise the employee of when and what types of services will be required by the District.

Salary & Benefits: 1. Placement on District Secretarial Salary Schedule
2. Comprehensive benefit package.

Evaluation: Performance of this position will be evaluated periodically by the Building Principal or a designee in conformance with District policy relating to evaluation of classified employees.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Position Type:
Full‑Time

Salary: $15.72 to $21.15 Per Hour

Job Categories:

• Support Staff >
  Administrative Assistant
• Support Staff >
  Receptionist
• Support Staff >
  Secretary

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• HR Office
• 125 4th Ave West
• Jerome, Idaho 83338
• Phone:
• Email: gina.cakebread