Substitute General School Assistant(s) 2026-27

Secretarial Support Position

This position's responsibilities are to provide secretarial support such as answering phones and serving as receptionist for a work group, performing word processing and data entry, maintaining files and records, and preparing materials. 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 and 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;
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Reporting relationships:
• Reports directly to supervisor/evaluator.

Education and experience (positions in this class typically require):

Required:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent

Preferred:
• Experience working in a school setting

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 meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations;
• 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.

Physical requirements:

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Medium Work:
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

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