CL22614: Teaching and Learning Secretary
CL22614: Teaching and Learning Secretary
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Job Description
Position #22614: Teaching and Learning Secretary
Posting Dates:08/28/2025 09/04/2025 (Or Until Filled)
Location:Teaching and Learning Department/Administration Building
Hours: 8 Hours per Day 243 Days per Year
JOB DESCRIPTION
The secretary in this position will provide direct secretarial/clerical support to the Teaching and Learning Department. The secretary will also provide secretarial/clerical support to the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning. Other job-related duties will be performed 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.
All applications must be submitted to the Kennewick School District Online at .
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must present transcripts of highest level of education within thirty (30) days of hire.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Must be able to meet the Physical Demands of the position.
- Must pass a basic skills test.
- Completion of Safe Schools Web Based Training within thirty (30) days of hire and yearly thereafter.
- Must pass a background check which includesemployee paidfingerprinting.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Recommendations that confirm dependability flexibility loyalty and self-starting capabilities.
- Positive job performance evaluations.
- Evidence of ability to exercise sound judgment to organize set priorities meet deadlines work independently and take initiative to organize meeting/events.
- Evidence of proficiency in bookkeeping procedures (which includes setting up and managing/tracking grants purchasing/requisitioning supplies and materials).
- Evidence of accuracy speed and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
- Evidence of ability to proficiently use copy machines telephones scanner and other office equipment.
- Evidence of proficiency in office procedures such as setting up and maintaining files both hard copies and in a computer system.
- Evidence of ability in using computer programs to create flyers brochures charts etc. for workshops/conferences board reports.
- Evidence of ability to use the district Business Plus program for a variety of purposes (purchase orders etc.).
- Demonstrated punctuality and an excellent work attendance record.
- Evidence of ability to communicate positively and effectively with teachers administrators parents and coworkers by telephone well as in person to provide customer focused information and direction.
- Evidence of ability to work under pressure with numerous interruptions while maintaining a positive and appropriate attitude and routine.
- Evidence of ability to define problems collect data and facts draw valid conclusions interpret instructions and procedures. Must demonstrate ability to be detail-oriented.
- Evidence of ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Evidence of ability and flexibility to work in team situations.
- Evidence of ability to take and transcribe detailed meeting minutes.
- Evidence of excellent written and verbal skills including working knowledge of correct grammar and spelling for the English Language.
- Evidence of willingness to pursue continued job-related skill development and professional development.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- College experience or comparable work experience in secretarial/clerical office setting
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide secretarial/clerical support to the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning.
- Greet and direct outside visitors and/or district personnel in a warm and positive manner.
- Answer phone calls/direct calls for the Teaching and Learning Department.
- Type reports input data entry track grants and maintain files which include both monthly and end-of-year reports for applicable grants.
- Provide support to the District School Improvement Planning process (update plan incorporate building assessment data as required provide technical assistance to buildings as utilize the SIP template) for the beginning of the process up to school board approval requirements.
- Oversee the placement of practicum and student teachers.
- Provide support for the Instructional Material Commitee Meetings and Reviews including minutes at all meetings.
- Provide support in purchasing curriculum materials (math manipulatives new school materials new classroom materials annual consumables and renewals etc.) plus any supplemental district curriculum adoption orders.
- Prepare support documentation of materials for annual OSPI reports and state and federal grants.
- Set up and maintain systems for the different areas of responsibility (i.e. PD Enroller clock hours Key Performance Indicator Reports Instructional Materails Adoptions).
- Prepare travel reservations which includes registrations hotel and transportation.
- Arrange conferences and workshops which includes booking rooms catering registrations and processing credit/clock hours receipts and bank deposits.
- Set up and maintain Laserfiche records.
- Compose letters/memos/reports independently and with minimal instruction.
- Update and maintain Teaching and Learning infomation on .
- Provide support for public records requests and records retention for Teaching and Learning.
- Be available outside of regular hours upon request for meetings.
- Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Perform all duties of the position within the scope of Kennewick School District policies and procedures including regular attendance and punctuality.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- Language Skills: Ability to read analyze and interpret business periodicals professional journals or technical manuals and procedures. Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups or individuals representing managers customers and the general public.
- Mathematical Skills: Ability to add subtract multiply and divide whole numbers fractions and decimal numbers. Ability to calculate percentages discounts proportions area circumference and volume.
- Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems collect data establish facts and draw conclusions. Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions in diagram form. Ability to interpret variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form.
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.
- Physical Hazards: The noise level in this work environment is moderate.
Kennewick School Districts 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 provide 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- ()
Section 504 Title IX:BJ Wilson - ()
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 Districts Director of Human Resources.
For information on salary and benefits visit School District Contact Names and Telephone Numbers:
Toni Neidhold Director of Human Resources
Certified/Classified ADA
Kennewick School District
1000 West 4thAvenue
Kennewick WA 99336
Employment Type
Full-Time
