General School Assistant 2026-27

General School Assistant 2026-27 Newport Heights Elementary

Bellevue School District NEWPORT HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY - Bellevue, Washington Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5918313

Final date to receive applications: Sep 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 08, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

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):

• 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 meet and maintain punctuality and attendance…