General School Assistant (Parking) 2026-27

General School Assistant

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.

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:

• 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 and Experience:

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

Licensing Requirements:

• None

Knowledge:

• 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:

• 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

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.
• Light Work:
  Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time.
• Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

Conditions of Employment:

• AISP pay range P1-A $ 24.66 per hour to $ 26.61 per hour (starting hourly rate is $ 24.66 per hour) based on negotiated collective bargaining agreement. Work schedule is M-F 7:30am to 11:30am (20hours/week for a 180-day annual assignment). Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life-insurance eligibility is based upon 630 hours worked within a school year. Retirement provided through Washington State…