Secretary - Business Office @ Yasuhara Middle School Cont Job Tacoma area,Washington USA,Administrative/Clerical

Position: SUPPORT SECRETARY - BUSINESS OFFICE @ YASUHARA MIDDLE SCHOOL, 8 HRS, CONT.

As a Spokane Public Schools staff member, you'll uphold our commitment to creating a loving and collaborative learning community where all students belong and thrive. We are looking for team members who embrace differences, have a desire to work with a diverse community of learners, have a heart for the humans they serve, work as a team, grow and reflect through feedback, are lifelong learners and positive problem solvers.

Performs varied clerical and secretarial duties requiring a basic level of knowledge of office routine and understanding of the organization, programs, and procedures related to the work of the office. Maintains a close and highly responsive relationship to the day‑to‑day activities of the students, staff and administrative staff. Works fairly independently, receiving minimum supervision and guidance.

Hours and Work Schedule

Hours/Day: 8
Continuing Role
School Year Position (211 Days / 10 Months)
Daily Start/End times: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Anticipated

Start Date:

August 7, 2026
Benefits:
Medical/Dental/Vision through SEBB are provided for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
Additional benefits may include vacation, sick, personal days, and paid holidays.
Positions may have additional pay provisions above what is represented on the salary schedule, all in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreements as negotiated.

SALARY:
Level 8 on the Secretarial/Clerical Salary Schedule. Experience increments depend on experience in the same or similar permanent position within a Washington State public school. DOWNLOAD SALARY SCHEDULE.

Responsibilities

Assist in the operation of administrative and student offices in support of school and staff, ensuring a positive, professional image. This includes greeting students, staff, visitors and callers, handling their inquiries, and directing them to the appropriate persons according to their needs.

Assist the principal with maintenance of the building budget including budget preparation and comparison of monthly expenditures.

Coordinate the financial management of ASB, including budget preparation, fundraising, counting/balancing of monies, receiving and disbursing funds in accordance with state guidelines.

Coordinate the financial record keeping of school site breakfast and lunch program.

Manage building inventory: tagging, accounting, adding, and transferring of furniture, equipment, textbooks and supplies.

Train students, staff and volunteers in office/site processes and etiquette; assist with evaluating student performance for grading.

Assist with minor medical injuries, illnesses and may administer medication for students.

Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent; additional secretarial courses preferred.

Minimum two years of recent secretarial or clerical work experience required, with School District experience preferred.

Ability to accurately type 40 words per minute.

Basic level knowledge of general computer skills, including Microsoft office programs, payroll software, financial software (i.e., Intouch), single point of entry software, and student information system (i.e., Power School) experience preferred.

First Aid card preferred.

Benefits and Compensation

Work schedule:

Days and hours (listed above) are subject to change depending on program and district needs.

Stipends, leave accruals and holidays are in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Benefit Highlights

School Employee Benefits Board (SEBB) administers health insurance and other benefits for employees of Washington’s school districts who are in benefit eligible positions (at least half‑time/20 hours per week in a regular position). Multiple medical plans offered from various providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan to fit needs for varying cost and care options.

Vision and Dental plan options, as well as standard Life and AD&D insurance, are offered at no cost to the employee. The SEBB program also offers additional paid benefits like Dependent Care Assistance Program, supplemental Life and AD&D, Long‑Term Disability insurance, and Medical Flexible…