CLMiddle School Secretary - Horse Hills Job Kennewick area,Washington USA,Administrative/Clerical

Position: CL23519: Middle School Secretary - Horse Heaven Hills

Middle School Secretary

Location:

Horse Heaven Hills Middle School

Hours:

5.5 Hours per Day, 201 Days per Year

Salary: $22.38 - $29.11

Open Date: 09/03/2026 Final date to receive applications/Close Date: 09/10/2026 at 10:00PM, OR until filled.

Job Description

The secretary in this position will be responsible for providing secretarial/clerical support for the Middle School, which includes assisting students, staff and visitors, caring for students in the health room using basic first aid procedures administering students' medicine and performing other duties as 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 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 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.

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

Recommendations that confirm dependability, flexibility, loyalty and self-starting capabilities.

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.

Previous experience and/or training operating general office equipment such as: computer, copy machine, 10 key adding machine, and fax machine.

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.

Must possess current CPR/First Aid certification, or be willing to acquire if required.

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.

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.

Evidence of ability to maintain confidentiality.

Job Responsibilities

Welcome and orient visitors, substitutes 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

Role model appropriate adult behavior.

Assist and/or schedule substitutes and itinerant personnel.

Maintain student and office…