Sand Point Elementary - Elementary School Assistant (203/8) - 1.0 FTE

Overview Of Position The Elementary School Assistant provides clerical and administrative support for the school, maintains attendance records, communicates truancy information to parents, and serves as a primary contact for public inquiries. Essential Functions Answers incoming telephone calls for screening, transferring, and responding to inquiries. Assists the lead secretary with financial transactions and reports (e.g., requisitions, bookkeeping, supply tracking). Communicates with students, teachers, parents, and district employees to resolve problems and coordinate activities. Maintains a variety of manual and electronic reports, documents, and confidential files (e.g., attendance records, discipline reports, parental letters). Supervises students in multiple settings (recess, hall, transportation, lunch room) to ensure a safe environment. Notifies parents or guardians of absences to meet district and regulatory requirements. Responds to inquiries from staff, parents, other schools, and students. May conduct background checks on volunteers. Other Functions Administers medication or first aid under a health care professional’s direction. Participates in meetings, trainings, workshops, and conferences as required. Performs related duties consistent with the scope of the position. Reporting Relationships Reports to the Principal of the assigned school. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge Basic math (fractions, percentages, ratios). Reading manuals, writing documents in prescribed formats, and following multi‑step instructions. Age‑appropriate activities, business telephone etiquette, and grammar/punctuation concepts. Skills Ability to perform multiple non‑technical tasks and upgrade skills as needed. Operating standard office equipment and software (SAP, SubFinder, PowerSchool) and maintaining accurate records. Abilities Scheduling activities, collating data, and using basic equipment. Working collaboratively with diverse individuals and data sets, managing interruptions, and maintaining confidentiality. Problem‑solving to identify issues and develop action plans. Meeting deadlines and communicating effectively in a fast‑paced environment. Responsibility Work under limited supervision, follow standardized practices, provide information to others, and operate within a defined budget. Working Environment Typical duties involve lifting, carrying, and moving items; stooping, kneeling, crouching, and occasional crawling. About 50% sitting, 25% walking, and 25% standing in a clean, healthy office setting. Conditions Functions may be modified as necessary; the essential functions list is not exhaustive. Education High school graduation or GED equivalent. Experience One year of clerical work with public contact and one year supervising children. Required Testing None. Certificates & Licenses Valid Washington State Driver's License or equivalent mobility authorization. Clearances Criminal Justice fingerprint background clearance. This position is compliant with Equal Employment Opportunity laws and other federal, state, and local requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr Seattle Public Schools