Administrative Assistant - Secondary Attendance

Boise Independent School District; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

PERSI

Job summary

The Boise Independent School District is seeking an Administrative Assistant - Secondary Attendance to provide essential clerical and administrative support at a secondary school. Responsibilities include attendance, records, registration, counseling support, and main office duties.

The ideal candidate communicates effectively, manages time well, handles confidential information discreetly, and works collaboratively with staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalency.
• Strong written and oral communication with children and adults.
• Perform clerical and administrative tasks, multitask and meet deadlines.
• Maintain records accurately and prepare clear reports.
• Proficient with a personal computer and standard office equipment.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional relationships with staff and the public.
• Ability to lift 20–30 pounds and carry materials up/down stairs.

Responsibilities

• The incumbent will perform a wide variety of administrative support, secretarial and clerical duties at a secondary school and may work in Counseling, Attendance, Records, Registration, Teacher’s Support, or Main Office.
• Maintain confidentiality of records and practice discretion in handling sensitive information.
• Collaborate with district staff to ensure timely processing of attendance, records, and enrollment tasks.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalency

Tools

Personal computer

Office equipment

Job description

Administrative Assistant - Secondary Attendance

JOB STATUS: OPEN

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. Please see our Benefits Brochure It All Adds Up!

START DATE: 2026-2027 School Year

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED equivalency;
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to children and adults;
• Perform a wide variety of clerical and administrative support duties; Perform multiple tasks simultaneously, including handling interruptions, and return to and complete tasks in a timely manner;
• Follow written and oral instructions;
• Maintain records efficiently and accurately and to prepare clear and concise reports;
• Operate a variety of standard and specialized office equipment, including a personal computer;
• Maintain effective working relationships with other school employees, supervisory personnel, and the public;
• Utilize effective organizational skills, telephone etiquette and good people skills;
• Respond appropriately to emergency or unusual situations that may involve administering first aid, contacting parents, or dealing with sensitive or confidential issues;
• Use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions;
• Perform time management and scheduling functions, meet deadlines, and set task priorities;
• Maintain office, school, and individual confidentiality.
• Ability to lift and carry materials weighing 20-30 pounds and/or carry materials up/down stairs.

The incumbent will perform a wide variety of administrative support, secretarial and clerical duties at a secondary school. Responsibilities may include duties in one or more of the following specialty areas: Counseling, Attendance, Records, Registration, Teacher’s Support, and/or Main Office.

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:

Application Requirements:

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.