Secretary I, HS Attendance Support

Cheney Public Schools; Cheney (WA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Retirement plan

Deferred compensation (DRS/TSA)

Paid holidays

Paid leave

Job summary

Cheney Public Schools is hiring a Secretary I at Cheney High School to support attendance and general office operations. The role requires accurate data entry, strong communication, and the ability to assist with multiple clerical duties during a 180-day school year.

The position offers 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and pays $19.75–$24.67 per hour, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Secretarial experience preferred.
• Typing accuracy at 40 wpm; strong English grammar.
• Proficient with Google Drive and Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones, greet patrons, and support office operations.
• Maintain attendance records and data entry in school systems.
• Prepare and distribute communications; organize electronic and paper files.
• Coordinate with parents/guardians and provide customer service.
• Assist with various clerical tasks as assigned by administration.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Strong English grammar

Customer service

Organization skills

Professional communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Google Drive

MS Windows

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Secretary I, HS Attendance Support

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Job Details

Job ID: 5954772

Application Deadline: Oct 14, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION:

Secretary I, HS Attendance Support

SCHEDULE:

8 hours per day; 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (start/end times may be adjusted based on department need); Monday-Friday; 180 days (school year)

LOCATION:

Cheney High School

SUPERVISOR:

Building Principals

POSITION TYPE:

Classified, Ongoing

COMPENSATION:

$19.75-$24.67/hour depending on comparable experience; Pay is annualized over 12 months (if hired after start of school year, spread over remaining months of fiscal year (Sept-Aug))

BENEFITS :

Medical , dental , vision , and basic life and AD&D insurance ; retirement plan ; deferred compensation ( DRS and TSA ); paid holidays ; paid leave

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent; Secretarial experience preferred; Type and/or keyboard accurately at 40 adjusted wpm*; Basic computer knowledge and skills, including Google Drive, MS Windows, Excel, Word, and Outlook*; Ability to use proper grammar and English in both oral and written communication, as well as the usage of correct spelling and basic arithmetic functions*; WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance

*Testing to be used to determine knowledge of pertinent skills

POSITION: Secretary I, HS Attendance Support

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The High School Attendance Support position assists with general attendance, clerical, and data entry duties. Assists and supports with greeting patrons, answering phones, and helping with various responsibilities to ensure smooth office operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A secretary hired for this assignment may perform all or some of the responsibilities defined below.

• Be thoroughly familiar with the operation of the school
• Assist in performing duties related to student attendance tracking and communication; assist with maintenance of current student attendance information in student records management database and student cumulative and confidential files
• Maintain current student attendance information in student records management database and student cumulative and confidential files
• Support with attendance reporting
• Arrange contact with parents/guardians of absent students, including automated calls
• Assist with student attendance incentives
• Assign student lockers
• Support school office and provide coverage as needed
• Supervise, monitor, and support students, including before and after school, recesses, and lunch
• Greet visitors, staff, and students both in person and via phone, in a friendly and professional manner
• Respond to questions and requests from staff, students, parents and supervisors in a positive and professional manner both in person and via phone providing a high level of customer service
• Edit, design, and distribute communications
• Perform all clerical work as assigned by the principal(s), director(s) and/or designee(s)
• Establish and maintain electronic and manual filing systems, following state records retention guidelines
• Use two-way radios to maintain contact within building as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Each of the positions at the specific school serves as one unit of the whole team, and as such, is subject to assignment to tasks in other areas as directed within the classification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: Google Drive, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.); Skyward student database; district-approved record keeping and reporting systems; K-12 education structure of Washington State; necessary record-keeping for state and federal auditing; compliance with state and federal requirements for records retention; basic clerical duties

Ability to: independently make decisions that align with district policy and administrator expectations; organize and accomplish a variety of responsibilities independently with limited direction, often under stressful conditions and with regular interruptions; maintain an attitude of helpfulness, flexibility, and professionalism, and provide excellent customer service to students, staff and public in a confidential and ethical manner; work collaboratively as part of the school office team and maintain positive relationships with students, parents, co-workers, and patrons; supervise and interact with students in a positive and professional manner; remain calm in times of high stress; operate standard office equipment, including copy machines, computers and printers; create and modify documents, adapt to new technologies; respect confidential nature of student information and handle confidential information with integrity and discretion; organizational skills and demonstrate ability to effectively meet timelines

MENTAL DEMANDS

• Required to work independently, potentially under stressful conditions with frequent interruptions
• Required to work with a wide range of vendor, staff, student, and public behaviors and needs in a positive and service-oriented manner
• May experience shifts in work schedule according to district needs
• Will occasionally deal with distraught or difficult students, staff and/or members of the public

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds
• Amount of sitting, standing and walking may vary depending on assignments. Generally, the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking, and 20% standing.
• The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: the employee frequently will stand and walk and use hands for repetitive grasping and significant fine finger dexterity. The employee is frequently required to sit, bend at neck and back, use hands to push/pull and lift/carry; squat, kneel, climb stairs or ladders, reach overhead, lift overhead, and knee stand.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Secretarial experience preferred
• Type and/or keyboard accurately at 40 adjusted wpm*
• Basic computer knowledge and skills, including Google Drive, MS Windows, Excel, Word, and Outlook*
• Ability to use proper grammar and English in both oral and written communication, as well as the usage of correct spelling and basic arithmetic functions*

*Testing to be used to determine knowledge of pertinent skills

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Secretarial Classification on Public School Employees of Cheney Salary Schedule
• School year position: 180 workdays, hours vary by building

CLEARANCES

WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance

EVALUATION

The employee shall be evaluated per the terms of the Public School Employees (PSE) Collective Bargaining Agreement by the building principal, department director, or designee. The process shall include an evaluation of the employee’s performance of the above Duties and Responsibilities and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.

CONTINUING EDUCATION/TRAINING

• Must complete school safety training within thirty (30) calendar days from hire date and annually thereafter
• Must acquire and maintain CPR/First Aid card within sixty (60) calendar days from hire date and as scheduled thereafter
• Attend designated trainings as specified by supervisor and/or department director in order to maintain knowledge/skills

HISTORY

Job description and format updated: October 2026

Cheney Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, economic status, pregnancy, familial status, marital status, disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions: Title IX/Chapter 28A.640 Officer/Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator/ADA Coordinator - Brett Hale, Assistant Superintendent, Cheney School District, 12414 S. Andrus Rd. Cheney, WA 99004 Phone: [phone]; Section 504 Coordinator - Franklin Day, Director of Student Support Services, Cheney School District, 12414 S. Andrus Rd., Cheney, WA 99004 Phone: [phone].

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $19.75 to $24.67 Please see Salary Schedule (enter website here)

Job Categories: Support Staff > Secretary

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Coretta Hoffman , Assistant Principal
• Cheney High School
• Email: [e-mail]