Bilingual Required - Tri-Tech

Kennewick•Kennewick, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Attendance/ASB Secretary works primarily in Tri-Tech’s front office, supporting the efficient operation of the attendance office and managing and maintaining student records and other pertinent student information. The position works with administration on ASB budgets, records, requests, P-card reconciliations, and scholarship disbursements. It also provides a friendly, caring, inviting, and safe atmosphere in the office and reception area; cares for students in the health room using basic first aid; administers student medication; and performs other related duties as assigned. The role requires bilingual English/Spanish proficiency and includes translating into Spanish when necessary. The schedule is 8 hours per day for 201 days per year, with additional paid summer-school days, typically ending by July 3. The position begins with the 2027–2028 school year and may require attendance at some evening building events.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent; a transcript of the highest level of education must be provided within 30 days of employment.
Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency and passing the STAMP bilingual assessment.
Pass a basic skills test.
At least three years of successful work experience in a secretarial/clerical or school office setting.
Knowledge of and demonstrated skill operating office technology, including Windows and Microsoft Office Word, Access, Excel, and Outlook.
CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to become certified.
Keyboarding accuracy and speed of 50 words per minute.
Strong verbal and written communication, including excellent working knowledge of correct grammar, spelling, and English and Spanish usage.
Customer-service and interpersonal skills, including telephone etiquette with a multi-line system, courteous communication with difficult people, positive working relationships, and confidentiality.
Ability to work independently in an interrupted environment, exercise sound organizational judgment, set priorities, and initiate tasks.
Ability to independently learn procedures, processes, and equipment, including appropriate use of PowerSchool and Access after thorough training.
Ability to provide a friendly, caring, inviting, and safe atmosphere in the school office.
Ability to work under pressure and with interruptions while maintaining a positive attitude.
Excellent attendance, punctuality, dependability, self-discipline, initiative, and ability to meet deadlines.
Positive evaluations and recommendations.
Willingness to perform related duties as assigned and work through summer school for additional compensation.
Ability to meet the position's physical demands and perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Completion of Safe Schools web-based training within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter.
Successful background check, including employee-paid fingerprints.

Nice To Haves

Experience with PowerSchool or other student management software.
Evidence of accuracy and ability to meet deadlines.
Successful experience working with high school-aged students.
Enjoyment of working with young people and a sense of humor.

Responsibilities

Enter, manage, and maintain student records and other pertinent student information while maintaining confidentiality as appropriate.
Input computer entries for discipline and attendance.
Contact parents of absent students.
Verify attendance notes and write attendance slips.
Prepare and mail attendance letters.
Manage and maintain ASB budgets, records, and requests.
Manage the ASB P-card, including monthly reconciliations.
Help facilitate scholarship disbursements through ASB.
Develop positive, collaborative working relationships with school staff.
Assist school administration in school operations, including translating into Spanish when necessary.
Perform duties in accordance with Kennewick School District policies and procedures, including regular attendance and punctuality.
Attend some evening building operational events as needed.
Work cooperatively with students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
Provide a welcoming and safe office atmosphere, care for students in the health room using basic first aid, and administer student medication.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned or requested by the supervisor.