Orca K-8 - Elementary School Assistant FTE

Elementary School Assistant

This position will be from Monday - Friday, 9am - 1pm.

The job of Elementary School Assistant is done for the purpose of providing clerical and other support for the school; maintaining attendance and related issues, communicating truancy records and other information to parents, and serving as a contact for inquiries from the public.

• Answers incoming telephone calls for the purpose of screening calls, transferring calls, responding to inquiries and/or taking messages.
• Assists the lead secretary in initiating financial transactions and reports for the purpose of meeting school needs.
• Communicates with students, teachers, parents, District employees, etc. for the purpose of resolving problems and coordinating activities and processes.
• Maintains a variety of manual and electronic reports, documents and confidential files for the purpose of conveying information regarding school and/or District activities and procedures.
• Supervises students in a variety of settings for the purpose of ensuring a safe school environment.
• Notifies parents and/or guardians of student absences for the purpose of resolving truancy issues and meeting District, County, State and Federal requirements.
• Responds to inquiries from a variety of individuals for the purpose of providing information and/or directions as may be required.
• May conduct background checks on volunteers.

Other functions include administering medication and/or minor first aid to students, participating in meetings, trainings, workshops, seminars, conferences, etc.

Reporting relationships include reporting to Principal as assigned school.

Knowledge of basic math, reading a variety of manuals, writing documents following prescribed formats, understanding complex, multi-step written and oral instructions, age appropriate activities, business telephone etiquette, concepts of grammar and punctuation.

Skills to perform multiple, non-technical tasks, operate standard office equipment including data systems and software applications, prepare and maintain accurate records.

Ability to schedule activities and/or meetings, collate data, use basic, job-related equipment, work with others in a wide variety of circumstances, work with data utilizing specific, defined processes, operate equipment using defined methods, work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups, work with similar types of data, utilize job-related equipment, problem solving with data, problem solving with equipment.

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and some fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 50% sitting, 25% walking, and 25% standing. This job is performed in an elementary school office, which is generally a clean and healthy environment.

High school graduation or GED equivalent. One (1) year clerical work experience that must include public contact and one (1) year of experience supervising children. Valid State of Washington Driver's License or equivalent mobility. Criminal Justice fingerprint background clearance.

Seattle Public Schools benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board. Eligibility for benefits is determined by the number of hours employees are anticipated to work during the school year (September 1 through August 31). Any employee who is scheduled to work 630 hours or more in a year is eligible for benefits.