Office Manager - Leave Replacement Pool

Administrative Assistant

This position manages the operation of a school office, manages a school budget, and serves as secretary to the principal. The position provides various support services for students, parents, staff, and the public; promotes positive public relations for the school and the district.

Reports to Principal.

Works in busy office environment; frequent interruptions; extensive computer use; required to deal with distraught or angry parents and students.

Education and Experience

High school graduation or equivalent with three or more years of office experience preferably involving decision-making skills; experience working with adolescents and the public; computer experience; school district work experience preferred.

Training in secretarial procedures or customer service experience may substitute on a month-to-month basis for one year of the required experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of general secretarial procedures; knowledge of correct grammar, spelling, and English usage; keyboarding skills; skill in operating general office machines; ability to organize and set priorities; ability to work independently with minimal supervision; ability to coordinate work assignments from multiple staff members; ability to read, write, speak, and compute effectively; ability to oversee the office and clerical staff; ability to exercise independent judgement, remain flexible, and work effectively under pressure;

ability to maintain confidential information; ability to interact with adolescents in a warm, confident manner; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the general public.

Licenses/Special Requirements Ability to operate computers, general office equipment, and learn specific software programs.

Salary is based upon the current 2025-26 NEOPA Salary Schedule Salary; placement on the salary schedule will be determined by Human Resources DOE. FLSA Non-Exempt. Steps 10, 12, and 15 are longevity steps.

Days of the week and hours may vary

Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB) and a Washington state retirement package, for eligible positions. Generally, you are eligible for SEBB benefits if you are anticipated to work at least 630 hours per school year (September 1 through August 31). The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) benefits include:

• Medical plans with prescription benefits
• Dental plans
• Vision plans
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Dependent Care Assistance Program

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers and/or character references; satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Northshore School Board.