Boren K-8

Overview
Boren K-8 - Elementary School Assistant (203/8) - 1.0 FTE
Summary: The Elementary School Assistant provides clerical and other support for the school; maintains attendance records, communicates truancy information to parents, and serves as a contact for inquiries from the public.
Responsibilities
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 (e.g. requisitions, ABS/contingent funds, tracking supplies) for the purpose of meeting school needs.
Communicates with students, teachers, parents, District employees, etc. to resolve problems and coordinate 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 (e.g. recess, hall, transportation, lunch room) 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 staff, parents, other schools, and students for the purpose of providing information and directions as required.
May conduct background checks on volunteers.
Other Functions
Administers, under the direction of a health care professional, medication and/or minor first aid to students as needed.
Participates in meetings, trainings, workshops, seminars, conferences, etc. for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
Performs related duties consistent with the scope of the position.
Reporting Relationships
Reports to Principal as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge
Basic math, reading and writing; ability to understand complex, multi-step instructions.
Knowledge of age-appropriate activities; business telephone etiquette; and grammar/punctuation.
Skills
Ability to perform multiple non-technical tasks; operate standard office equipment and data systems; prepare and maintain accurate records (e.g. SAP, SubFinder, PowerSchool).
Ability
Schedule activities and meetings; collate data; use basic equipment; work with diverse individuals; meet deadlines; maintain confidentiality; read, write and communicate effectively.
Responsibility
Work under limited supervision with standardized practices; provide information and/or advice; operate within a defined budget.
May utilize resources from other units.
Opportunity to impact the Organization's services.
Working Environment & Conditions
Physical demands include lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling; some stooping/kneeling; approximate distribution: 50% sitting, 25% walking, 25% standing.
Work environment is an elementary school office.
The preceding list of functions is not exhaustive and may be modified as necessary.
Any verbal or written statements by non-Employment Services staff are not binding.
Education & Experience
Education: High school graduation or GED equivalent.
Experience: One (1) year of clerical work with public contact and one (1) year of experience supervising children.
Testing, Licenses & Clearances
Testing: None.
Certificates & Licenses: Valid State of Washington Driver's License or equivalent mobility.
Clearances: Criminal Justice fingerprint background clearance.
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