General School Assistant 2026-27 Cherry Crest Elementary

About the Role

This position provides instructional and non-instructional support in the school setting, assisting school staff as they focus on instructional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direct supervision of a certificated, administrative, or classified staff member based on assigned duties.
• Provide support to teachers with materials, supplies, and copying.
• Perform routine tasks in monitoring and assisting student progress within a classroom setting.
• Work with individual students or small groups of students in a classroom setting as directed by a certificated staff member.
• Record observations and data regarding student progress as directed by the classroom teacher or administrator.
• Assist with before or after school activities.
• Accompany groups of students on field trips and other outings.
• Attend staff meetings as required.
• Participate in professional development and training as required for the position.
• Work with English Language Learners, requiring an understanding of their unique needs.
• Support elementary school health clinics, performing duties as assigned by the nurse.
• Enter records regarding students as needed for the position.
• Provide clerical and other support if assigned to a school office or non-classroom setting.
• Supervise students in non-classroom settings, including lunchroom, playground, or crosswalks.
• Supervise parking lots as required.
• Collaborate with other staff members as required for the assignment.
• Handle interruptions to concentration, perform or track multiple tasks simultaneously, and remain flexible under pressure.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• At least one of the following:
  • ETS Paraeducator Assessment, or
  • Associate of Arts degree (original transcripts), or
  • 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at an institution of higher education (original transcripts), or
  • Completed a registered apprenticeship program (certificate).
• Foreign degrees accepted if evaluated by a NACES member company.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a school setting.
• Associate degree or equivalent.

Knowledge

• Basic academic knowledge in core content areas with a focus on math and reading.
• Understanding of basics of child development.
• Awareness of cultural and racial diversity.
• Basic skills with computers, including keyboarding and data entry.
• Understanding of basic safety and emergency procedures, including hygiene and cleanliness.

Skills

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Effective organizing skills.
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Maintain confidentiality with student and employee records and information.
• Multicultural sensitivity and ability to work with diverse populations.
• Ability to perform duties in accordance with all applicable Board policies, district, and legal requirements.
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.

Physical Requirements

• 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.
• May be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

Pay

AISP pay range P1-A: $24.66 per hour to $26.61 per hour (starting hourly rate is $24.66 per hour) based on the negotiated collective bargaining agreement.

Schedule

Work schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 7:35 AM to 2:50 PM, and Wednesday 7:35 AM to 12:20 PM (30.75 hours/week for a 192-day annual assignment).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life-insurance eligibility based on 630 hours worked within a school year.
• Retirement provided through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.

Verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States is required. The District does not currently provide visa sponsorship. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of background checks, including fingerprinting and criminal history checks, as well as approval by the Bellevue School Board.