General School Assistant Sammamish High School

Position: General School Assistant 2026-27 Sammamish High School
POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The position of General School Assistant is for the purpose of providing instructional and non-instructional support in the school setting, assisting school staff as they focus on the instructional initiatives.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:

The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• May work under the direct supervision of a certificated, administrative or classified staff member based upon the assigned duties

• May provide support to teachers with materials, supplies and copying

• May perform routine tasks in monitoring and assisting student progress within a classroom setting

• May work with individual students or small groups of students in a classroom setting as directed by a certificated staff member

• May record observations and data regarding student progress as directed by the classroom teacher or administrator

• Assist with activities offered by the school which may include before or after school activities

• May accompany groups of students on field trips and other outings

• Attends staff meetings as required

• Participates in professional development and training as required for the position

• May work with English Language Learners, requiring an understanding of their unique needs

• May work in an office or general school setting

• May be assigned to support elementary school health clinics, performing duties as assigned by the nurse

• May enter records regarding students as needed for the position

• May provide support for serving a diverse population of students

• May provide clerical and other support if assigned to a school office or non-classroom setting

• May provide supervision of students in non-classroom settings, including lunch room, playground or cross-walks

• May provide supervision for parking lots as required

• Collaborates with other staff members as required for the assignment

• Exposed to interruptions to concentration.

• Required to perform or track multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Required to remain flexible to changes in work assignment, to remain flexible under pressure, and to respond appropriately to various situations.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports to and is directly supervised by Building Administrator

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):

Required:

• High school graduation or equivalent

And have at least one of the following:

• ETS Para educator Assessment, or

• Have an Associate of Arts degree (original transcripts), or

• Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at an institution of higher education (original transcripts), or

• Have completed a registered apprenticeship program (certificate);

• Foreign degrees accepted if evaluated by a NACES member company.

Preferred:

• Experience working in a school setting

• Associates degree or equivalent

Allowable Substitutions:

• None

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions in this class typically require):

• None

KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry):

• Demonstrates basic academic knowledge in core content areas with a focus on math and reading

• Understands basics of child development

• Possesses and awareness of cultural and racial diversity

• Possesses basic skills with computers, including keyboarding and the ability to enter data and information

• Understands basic safety and emergency procedures including basics of hygiene and cleanliness

SKILLS (position requirements at entry):

• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills

• Possesses ability to follow oral and written directions

• Demonstrates effective organizing skills

• Possesses ability to work in a team setting

• Maintains confidentiality with student and employee records and information as required

• Demonstrates multicultural sensitivity with the ability to effectively and collaboratively work with diverse populations

• Ability to perform all duties in accordance with all applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements

• Ability to…