Administrative Assistant - D.S.C. 20

Boise Independent School District; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boise Independent School District is seeking a qualified Classified employee to handle clerical duties for the 2026-2027 school year. A high school diploma or GED is required, with prior clerical experience preferred.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Access, Word, and Excel is expected to support records, scheduling, and communications. Applicants should be able to greet visitors, answer phones, maintain confidentiality, and manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior clerical experience preferred with ability to multitask.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Access, Word and Excel.
• Maintain office confidentiality and accurate records.
• Strong communication with visitors and phone handling.

Responsibilities

• Perform record keeping duties using Microsoft Office.
• Greet visitors and answer telephones.
• Manage time, scheduling, and deadlines.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Prepare and maintain records/files as assigned.

Skills

Multitasking

Time management

Greet visitors

Confidentiality

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Access

Word

Excel

Job description

Note: Due to the urgency to fill positions for the current school year jobs may close before the noted date.

District employees will need to complete the online transfer application.

Note: Substitutes and student teachers are not eligible for the transfer application.

Application Video: Classified - for outside applicants
Application Video: Transfer - current employees

New-to-District Classified employees may be eligible to receive credit for up to two years’ worth of credit for movement (steps) on the Classified Salary Schedule based on relevant prior work experience .Please complete the top portion of this form and provide it to your previous employer for completion. To qualify, newly hired employees must provide this form, completed by your former employer(s), to Human Resources no later than the date of their fingerprinting and appointment.

Please be advised that accepting full-time employment may affect any subsidy for health insurance purchased through the Idaho Health Insurance Exchange.

*Transferring employees or former District employees hired into this role will be placed on the "G" letter grade of the Classified Salary Schedule, but the initial step placement will vary based on a variety of factors.

Benefits Information:
For positions that qualify, the District offers a benefit package that is valued at more than $10,000 annually. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERSI) and are provided to Classified employees who work at least half time (20 hours per week) or more in a regular position and to Certified employees with a .50 FTE or greater contract.
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START DATE: 2026-2027 School Year

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Previous successful clerical experience preferred. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, including handling interruptions and return to and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to use computer in record keeping duties using Microsoft Office, Access, Word, and Excel required.
• Maintain office, and program confidentiality.
• Ability to prepare and/or maintain accurate records/files, as assigned.
• Ability to compose letters, memos, etc. from written and verbal instructions, as required.
• Ability to greet visitors and answer telephones, in a pleasant and courteous manner,
• Ability to perform time management and scheduling functions, meet deadlines, and set task priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with district personnel, and the public.
• Ability to deal with confidential information in a responsible manner.
• Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 30 pounds and/or carry materials up/down stairs.

A completed online application with the chosen job must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date shown. Selected applicants will be contacted for interviews. Upon hire, applicants are required to clear a criminal justice fingerprint and background check. Employment for this position is "at will". Employment at Will means that the employee or the District may terminate the employment relationship with or without cause (which shall be defined as any reason which is not "arbitrary and capricious", and which does not violate public policy) and with or without notice, at any time. As per Idaho Code 65-5-1/65-503: "Eligible veterans are provided advantages in public employment in Idaho…"

Positions may or may not be filled, depending upon district need.

The Boise Independent School District provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, or marital or family status, in accordance with applicable federal, state laws.