General School Assistant CTE Construction Program 2026-27 Interlake High School
Position Objective
The position of General School Assistant - CTE is for the purpose of assisting certificated staff in the Core Plus Construction class at Interlake High School to perform routine instructional and support tasks related to students' educational development.
Commitment to Equity
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.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Adapts communication style to needs of students; provides support and assistance to students in classroom and non-classroom settings; assists with communication with student families as assigned; assists in developmentally appropriate learning opportunities for students as assigned.
- Monitor the safe operation of the construction equipment and power tools.
- Perform routine tasks in monitoring and assisting student progress within the construction classroom.
- Work with small groups (may be multi-graded) or individual students, including special needs students, to improve academic skills (i.e., math/reading).
- Assist teachers in the development and preparation of relevant educational tools, materials, and strategies to meet individual needs.
- Meets with students individually, or in small groups, to assist them with lesson assignments and subject matter.
- Reinforce listening and verbal skills; may reinforce math or reading skills (increase comprehension, vocabulary development, reading for information and enjoyment).
- Assist 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.
- Attend relevant in-service training sessions and workshops.
- Attend appropriate staff meetings to coordinate instruction and to understand building goals.
- Observes and records students' individual progress on instructional objectives; maintains appropriate data and reports; adjusts objectives as indicated by monitoring of student progress; participates in conferences with students and parents.
- Helps students to develop a positive attitude about self, academic achievement and school.
- Performs related duties as required.
Reporting Relationships
Reports directly and supervised by the Building Administrator.
Required Education & Experience
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.
Preferred Experience
- Experience using power tools.
Knowledge
- Child development
- A variety of reading and/or math methods
Skills
- Effective oral and written communications
- Organize and complete tasks; observe confidentiality
- 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. 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. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.
Pay & Schedule
- AISP pay range 3: $28.76 to $30.71/hour (starting at $28.76/hour)
- 20 hours a week for a 180-day assignment
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