General School Assistant CTE 2026-27 Newport High School

About the Role

This position assists certificated staff at Newport High School to perform routine instructional and support tasks related to the Career & Technical Education (CTE) department within the school environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct or indirect administrative support for the Newport High School CTE department.
• Maintains annual Pearson VUE Certified Test Administrator status and manages students taking Pearson VUE exams, including maintaining the integrity of testing procedures, test security, and student privacy.
• Observes and records students’ individual progress on instructional objectives; maintains appropriate data and reports; adjusts objectives as indicated by monitoring of student progress.
• Helps students develop a positive attitude about self, academic achievement, and school.
• Assists CTE teachers by purchasing educational tools and materials, which includes tracking teacher budgets, filing weekly payment reports, and communicating with vendors and business partners.
• Assists certificated staff to encourage the integration of students into instructional and social activities offered by the school; may accompany groups of students on field trips and other outings.
• Attends relevant in-service training sessions and workshops.
• Attends appropriate staff meetings to coordinate instruction and to understand building goals.
• Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent, and 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.
• Demonstrates an understanding of privacy requirements for student data.
• Possesses knowledge of required computer applications and programs for the position.

Skills

• Effective oral and written communications.
• Ability to organize and complete tasks; observe confidentiality.
• Ability to relate to students of different cultures.
• Maintain effective relations with students, staff, and the public.
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.
• Ability to perform all duties in accordance with all applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements.

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

Pay

AISP pay range 3: $28.76 to $30.71 per hour (starting rate is $28.76 per hour).

Schedule

• 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM or 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
• 40 hours per week, for a 192-day assignment.

Benefits

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