School Administrative Assistant

School Administrative Assistant

Location: Lewiston, Idaho

Job : 5831739

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 14, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 10, 2026

Job Title: School Administrative Assistant

Report Identification Code: edasch

Job Purpose Statement: The job of "School Administrative Secretary" is done for the purpose of providing secretarial support to school site administrative functions; conveying information regarding school and/or district functions and procedures; and ensuring compliance with financial, legal and administrative requirements of assigned functions.

• Administers first aid and medication to students for the purpose of meeting their immediate health care needs.
• Evaluates situations involving staff, students, parents and the public for the purpose of taking appropriate action and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Maintains records, files, schedules, machines and supplies for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and ensuring availability of accurate information and supplies.
• Monitors assigned activities and program components for the purpose of ensuring compliance with district, state and federal policies and requirements.
• Monitors student behavior for the purpose of taking appropriate action to ensure safe office environment.
• Oversees assigned staff, students and/or volunteers for the purpose of maximizing efficiency of work force and meeting operational requirements.
• Prepares written documentation for the purpose of providing written support, accountability and conveying information.
• Processes documents and materials for the purpose of disseminating information to appropriate parties.
• Reconciles cash accounts as assigned for the purpose of maintaining accurate balances and complying with accounting practices.
• Responds to inquiries of staff, students, parents and the public for the purpose of providing information and/or direction as may be required.
• Supports school administrative personnel, staff, parents and students for the purpose of providing assistance with their administrative and job functions, activities and/or needs.

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Attends meetings and/or trainings as requested and/or needed for the purpose of gathering and/or conveying information required to perform job functions.

• Experience
  
  Required:
  
  Job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities
  
  Required:
  • Operate standard office equipment including pertinent software applications.
  • Use English in both written and verbal form to communicate effectively with staff, students, parents and the public.
  • Perform basic arithmetic calculations and accounting procedures.
  • Establish and maintain accurate and detailed records.
  • Make judgments based on common sense.
  • Plan and manage projects.
  • Perform tasks in an environment with many distractions and interruptions.
  • Use correct spelling, grammar and punctuation.
  • Prepare clear and accurate reports.
  • Administer basic first aid.
• Knowledge of:
  • Rules and regulations related to assigned building.
  • Basic budgeting, financial and statistical record keeping.
  • Modern office methods.
  • Problem-solving methodology.
• Abilities to:
  • Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
  • Interact with persons of different age groups and cultural/educational backgrounds.
  • Read/interpret/apply pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; adhere to safe work practices; adjust to flexible work assignments; work cooperatively with others; provide direction to others; work under time constraints; maintain confidentiality of student files and appropriate records; work accurately, with attention to detail and with minimal supervision; meet deadlines and schedules; and think logically.
• Significant physical abilities include sitting/walking for prolonged periods, stooping/kneeling, reaching/handling/fingering/feeling, talking/hearing conversations and other sounds, near/far visual acuity/visual accommodation, exposure to contagious diseases.
• Education Required:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent.
• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing
  
  Required:
  
  Fingerprint/criminal justice clearance.

Full-time

$20 to $23 Per Hour

Support Staff >
Administrative Assistant

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Kathleen Vellegas, Human Resources Supervisor
• 3317 12th Street
• Lewiston, Idaho 83501
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