CLElementary Attendance Secretary - Hawthorne

CL23365:
Elementary Attendance Secretary
- Hawthorne

Kennewick Hawthorne Elementary
- Kennewick, Washington Open in Google Maps

Job : 5845154
Final date to receive applications: Jul 28, 2026 10:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted: Jul 21, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position #23365: Elementary Attendance Secretary

Location:

Hawthorne Elementary School

Hours:

6 hours per day, 201 Days per Year

Salary: $21.81 - $28.37 (
Salary Schedules
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Open Date: 07/21/2026

Final date to receive applications/Close Date: 07/28/2026 at 10:00PM, OR until filled.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The secretary in this position will greet visitors and substitutes; maintain student records, including attendance and enrollment records; supervise students as necessary; care for students in the health room using basic first aid procedures; administer students’ medicine; and perform other job-related duties as assigned, for the efficient operation of the school building office. The secretary will need to be able to handle multiple tasks at a time and handle being interrupted while still managing the office responsibilities.

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 the essential functions.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must present transcripts of highest level of education within thirty (30) days of hire.
• Must pass a basic skills test.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to meet the Physical Demands of the position.
• 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

• Employment history in similar position(s).
• Recommendations that confirm dependability, flexibility, loyalty and self-starting capabilities.
• Must uphold board policies and follow administrative procedures and confidentiality.
• 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.
• Must possess CPR/First Aid certification, or be willing to become certified.
• 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.
• Previous experience and/or training operating general office equipment such as: computer, copy machine, 10 key adding machine, and scanning documents.
• Knowledge of computer programs such as Word, Excel, etc. Ability to function within various software programs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; working knowledge of correct grammar, spelling and English usage.
• Possess current first aid card or willingness to acquire one.
• Must be willing to participate in district training as it becomes available for varied computer programs and other needs.

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED

• AA degree or equivalent or comparable work experience in a secretarial/clerical office setting.
• Successful school office secretarial experience, ideally at the elementary level.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills.
• Experience working with school district procedures, such as student registration, orientation and assisting with student bussing needs.
• Ability to work with interruptions while balancing daily office responsibilities.
• 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

• Welcome all new families and acquaint them with basic school procedures.
• Assist in supervision and control of students as needed, in order to promote a safe, orderly, positive learning environment.
• Receive and log telephone traffic in a positive and friendly manner.
• Greet and direct all school visitors.
• Arrange for care of student injuries and illnesses.
  
  Chartand maintain records of all medications administered.
• Administer medication and maintain current medical release forms on file.
• Maintain files and track accident reports…