General School Assistant (Temporary 2025-26) Somerset Elementary

Bellevue School District•Bellevue, WA

4d•$25 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent
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.
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
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
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a school setting
Associates degree or equivalent

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

Benefits

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.

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