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):

Required:

• High school graduation or equivalent

And have at least one of the following:

• ETS Paraeducator 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 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:

This is a general posting for one or more General School Assistant positions. Positions may be full or part-time and will be filled as specific openings are identified.

AISP Paraprofessional Salary Schedule pay range 1 $ 22.54/hour to $ 25.18/hour (starting hourly rate $ 22.54) based on negotiated collective bargaining agreement for a 180-day annual assignment. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

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 Department of Retirement Systems.

NOTE:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Bellevue School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights, Racial Discrimination, and Gender Expression or Identity Discrimination:
Civil Rights/Nondiscrimination Compliance Coordinator Nancy Pham, (425) 456-4040 or phamn@bsd405.org

Sex-based Discrimination, including Sexual Harassment:
Title IX Coordinator: Jeff Lowell, (425) 456-4010 or lowellj@bsd405.org

Disability Discrimination:
Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Heather Edlund, (425) 456-4156 or edlundh@bsd405.org

Mailing address for all three: 12111 NE 1st Street, Bellevue, WA 98005.