Secretary - Secretary I Elementary @ Longview Elementary

Longview Elementary; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 33,062,000 - 39,675,000; Full time

Job summary

Longview Elementary in Moses Lake, WA is seeking a Secretary I to support the school’s administrative functions. The role runs 7 hours per day across 187 workdays, 8:30AM-4:00PM (M-F), with shift time subject to building needs.

The position involves greeting visitors, handling communications, data entry for attendance, and coordinating with teachers and parents. Strong secretarial background, confidentiality, and reliability are essential; bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education preferred.
• One year of clerical experience with various computer applications.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Documented history of good attendance and punctuality.
• School secretarial experience preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors, students, and parents with a friendly and professional demeanor.
• Answer phone calls and respond to inquiries, directing them to the appropriate staff member.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to facilitate effective communication.
• Assist in data entry for attendance, attendance reporting, attendance letters, and knowledge of attendance policy.
• Manage phone messenger program/machine for daily absentee phone calls.
• Assist the administration in tracking absenteeism truancy reporting, attendance appeals, and coordinate BECCA documentation.
• Assist in student accident/health-related situations.
• Complete medication administration training and perform related tasks as requested.
• Assist in sending letters, forms, memoranda, and reports from notes, tapes, records, or general direction with accuracy; preview incoming correspondence and direct as appropriate.
• Organize and maintain physical and digital files in a systematic manner, including updating, transferring, and purging files.
• Assist teachers and staff with administrative tasks, such as photocopying, printing, and preparing materials.
• Provide basic support to students who visit the office, offering guidance and assistance when necessary.
• Assist with special projects and tasks as assigned by the school administration.
• Remain calm and flexible to adapt to changing priorities and responsibilities.
• Maintain a neat and organized reception area.
• Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Interprets as needed if multilingual.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Clerical experience

Confidentiality

Minimal supervision

Attendance and punctuality

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; additional education preferred

School secretarial experience preferred

Tools

Typing

Excel

Grammar

Job description

Secretary - Secretary I Elementary @ Longview Elementary

Moses Lake School District 161 Longview Elementary - Moses Lake, Washington Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5937862

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 23, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Classified Salary Range

Benefits Available

SECRETARY I -ELEMENTARY

LongviewElementary

7 hours per day/187 workdays per year

(M-F)8:30AM-4:00PM

Shift time is subject to building needs.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Secretary I plays a crucial role in maintaining the efficient operation of the school’s administrative processes by providing comprehensive secretarial and clerical support.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional relevant education preferred.
• One (1) year of clerical experience using various computer applications, or any combination of education and experience, which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Documented history of good attendance and punctuality.
• School secretarial experience preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Greet visitors, students, and parents with a friendly and professional demeanor.
• Answer phone calls and respond to inquiries, directing them to the appropriate staff member.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to facilitate effective communication.
• Assist in data entry for attendance, attendance reporting, attendance letters, and knowledge of attendance policy.
• Manage phone messenger program/machine for daily absentee phone calls.
• Assist the administration in tracking absenteeism truancy reporting, attendance appeals, and coordinate BECCA documentation.
• Assist in student accident/health-related situations.
• Complete medication administration training and perform related tasks as requested.
• Assist in sending letters, forms, memoranda, and reports from notes, tapes, records, or general direction with accuracy; preview incoming correspondence and direct as appropriate.
• Organize and maintain physical and digital files in a systematic manner, including updating, transferring, and purging files.
• Assist teachers and staff with administrative tasks, such as photocopying, printing, and preparing materials.
• Provide basic support to students who visit the office, offering guidance and assistance when necessary.
• Assist with special projects and tasks as assigned by the school administration.
• Remain calm and flexible to adapt to changing priorities and responsibilities.
• Maintain a neat and organized reception area.
• Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Interprets as needed if multilingual.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

TESTING REQUIREMENTS:

• First aid card may be required for specific positions
• Ability to successfully complete the following assessments: Typing (upper Moderately Effective to Highly Effective range), math, grammar, basic excel, proofreading, writing sample (optional), 10-key test (optional), accounting (optional) tests.
• Current in-district employees with five (5) or more years of experience in the Moses Lake School District may have the typing test waived at the discretion of the principal/director.

The Moses Lake School District #161 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boys Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district’s Title IX, Civil Rights, Aff ineative Action, and Equal Opportunity officer, Michelle Musso, 1620 S Pioneer Way, Moses Lake, WA 98837, [phone], [e-mail]; OR Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Samantha Burgess, 1620 S Pioneer Way, Moses Lake, WA 98837, (509) 766- 2670, [e-mail].

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $23.92 to $28.86 Salary Range: Per P.S.E. Contract Schedule

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 1620 S. Pioneer Way Moses Lake, WA 98837
• Moses Lake, Washington 98837
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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