CL23663: Attendance/ASB Secretary/Bilingual Required - Tri-Tech

Tri-Tech Skills Center; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-Tech Skills Center in Kennewick, WA seeks an Attendance/ASB Secretary who is fluent in English and Spanish. The role centers on front-office operations, student records management, and ASB budgeting, with bilingual communication needed for daily duties.

The position requires a high school diploma, data entry skills, and the ability to handle confidential information. Responsibilities include health room assistance and occasional translations for administration.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish and English required.
• High school diploma or equivalent; transcript within 30 days of employment.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to become certified.
• Keyboarding accuracy and speed 50 wpm.
• Strong grammar and English/Spanish usage.

Responsibilities

• Enter, manage and maintain student records while protecting confidentiality.
• Input attendance and discipline data.
• Communicate with parents of absent students.
• Prepare attendance letters and ASB budget records.
• Manage ASB budget and P-card reconciliations.
• Assist administration and translate into Spanish when needed.
• Attend some evening events as required.
• Maintain a friendly, safe, inviting school office atmosphere.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer service

Office software

Typing speed 50 wpm

Verbal & written grammar

Telephone etiquette

Confidentiality

Independent work

Quick learning

Education

High school diploma

Transcript within 30 days

CPR/First Aid certification

Tools

PowerSchool

Access

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

CL23663: Attendance/ASB Secretary/Bilingual Required - Tri-Tech

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Job Details

Job ID: 5959801
Application Deadline: Oct 20, 2026 10:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 14, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 9, 2027

Job Description

Position #23663: Attendance/ASB Secretary/Bilingual Required (27-28 School Year)

Location: Tri-Tech

Hours: 8 Hours per Day, 201 Days per Year with additional paid days through summer school which typically ends by July 3rd

Salary: $22.76 - $29.55

Open Date:10/14/2026

Application Deadline/Close Date:10/20/2026 at 10:00PM, OR until filled.

This position will begin with the 2027-2028 school year.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The secretary in this position will be working primarily in the front office. The duties will involve performing tasks to support the efficient operation of the attendance office. This position also manages and maintains student records and other pertinent student information and works with administration to maintain ASB budgets, records and requests. Additionally this person will provide a friendly, caring, invitational and safe atmosphere in the secretarial office and reception area, care for students in the health room using basic first aid procedures, administer students’ medicine and perform other job-related duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A transcript of the highest level of education must be provided within thirty (30) days of employment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish - must passSTAMP bilingual assessment.
• Must pass a basic skills test.
• Must be able to meet the Physical Demands of the position.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Completion of Safe Schools Web Based Training within 30 days of employment and yearly thereafter.
• Must pass a Background Check, which includes employee paid fingerprints.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Minimum three years successful work experience in a secretarial/clerical or school office setting.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated skill at operating office technology, including Windows and Microsoft Office Word, Access, Excel and Outlook.
• Must possess CPR/First Aid certification, or be willing to become certified.
• Keyboarding accuracy and speed at 50 wpm.
• Demonstrated proficiency in verbal and written skills including an excellent working knowledge of correct grammar, spelling and English and Spanish usage.
• Demonstrated competencies with high quality customer service and people skills including the appropriate use of telephone etiquette in handling a multi-line system;able to maintain effective, positive work relationships with students, staff, parents, and the general public; the use of courteous communication with difficult people; and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently in an interrupted environment; exercising sound organizational judgment, setting priorities, and initiating tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to independently learn new procedures, processes, and use new equipment. This is critical for the technology skills necessary to be successful,after thorough training, and able to use appropriate applications ofPowerSchool and Access.
• Evidence of an ability to provide a friendly, caring, invitational, and safe atmosphere in the school office.
• Evidence of an ability to work under pressure and with interruptions while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Evidence of excellent attendance, punctuality, and dependability; evidence of ability to be self-disciplined and a self-starter and ability to meet deadlines.
• Positive evaluations and recommendations.
• Willingness to perform other related job duties as assigned.
• Willingness to work through summer school for additional compensation.

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED

• Experience with Power School or other student management software
• Evidence of accuracy and ability to meet deadlines
• Successful experience working with high school - aged students. Must enjoy young people and have a sense of humor.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be responsible for entering, managing and maintaining student records and other pertinent student information, maintaining the confidentiality of student records and information 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 budget, records and requests.
• Manage ASB P-card including monthly reconciliations.
• Help facilitate scholarship disbursements through ASB.
• Develop a positive, collaborative working relationship with allschool staff.
• Assist as appropriate the school administration in the operation of the school. This includes translating into Spanish when necessary.
• Perform all duties of the position within the scope of 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.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested by the supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Mobility: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, push or pull 18-26 lbs., sit, kneel and crouch, twist and bend,use hands to type, finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arm.
• Sense: The employee is required to talk/hear conversations and other sounds. The employee must be able to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone.The employee is required to taste and smell.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Lifting: The employee must be able to lift or move up to 18-26 pounds; must also be able to lift overhead. The employee may be required to physically move quickly in an emergency or while performing student supervision duties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Kennewick School District's Non-Discrimination Policy

The Kennewick School District provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or use of trained dog, guide or service animal by a person with a disability, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights & Equity: Dr. Thomas Brillhart- [phone] ([e-mail])

Section 504, Title IX: BJ Wilson - [phone] ([e-mail])

This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in all education programs and/or extra-curricular school activities in the Kennewick School District.

Applicants: Inquiries regarding compliance procedures or requests for reasonable accommodation may be directed to the School District’s Director of Human Resources.

Kennewick School District Contact Names and Telephone Numbers:

Toni Neidhold, Director of Human Resources

[e-mail]

Certified/Classified ADA

Amy Martinez, Assistant Director of Human Resources

[e-mail]

Classified ADA

Kennewick School District

1000 West 4th Avenue

Kennewick, WA 99336

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $22.76 to $29.55 Per Collective Bargaining Agreement

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required