Instructional Aide I - Special Ed

Summary

The incumbent provides word processing and clerical support to Superior Court judges, commissioners, and administrative staff using computer equipment.

Job Duties

• Perform detailed work using computer programs, requiring multiple tasks, with speed and accuracy under strict timelines.
• Determine validity, correctness, and completeness of information to be entered into computer programs, and make necessary changes.
• Maintain a log or file system to control information and facilitate entry and retrieval.
• Support others by handling excess workload of similar type within or outside the work unit as needed or assigned.
• Provide general administrative support including but not limited to answering and/or routing phone and e-mail messages; assist with meeting and miscellaneous activity preparation; complete and process paperwork.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature and level.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• A high school diploma or GED plus one year of experience in word processing, office procedures and processes.
• A minimum typing speed of 50 wpm is required.
• Intermediate knowledge of various computer software applications, including word processing and database management.
• Prior training, experience and skill in producing documents that may require charts, graphs, and the manipulation of graphics.
• Prioritize workload and proofread content of work product.
• Strong communication and customer skills required.

Special Requirements

• Finalists must successfully pass a criminal background check and reference check.
• Application materials will be screened for qualifications and the most competitive candidates will be invited for interviews.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members.
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents.
• Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan.
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass: 10 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays).
• Vacation and paid sick leave.
• Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Wellness programs.
• Onsite gyms and activity centers.
• Employee giving program.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position.

Supplemental Information

• Finalists must successfully pass a criminal background check and reference check.
• Application materials will be screened for qualifications and the most competitive candidates will be invited for interviews.

Required Questions

• General Education Degree
  High School
  Some college
  Associate's or technical degree
  Bachelor's degree
  Master's degree
  Other advanced degree
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