Job Title: General School Assistant - Tillicum Middle School (2023-2024)

Join Our Team: Make a Difference in Education We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated General School Assistant to join our team at Tillicum Middle School. As a key member of our staff, you will provide essential support to teachers, students, and administrators, contributing to a positive and inclusive learning environment. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse school community, with a competitive compensation package and a salary of $23.35 per hour.

About the Role: As a General School Assistant, you will provide instructional and non-instructional support, assisting school staff in their focus on instructional initiatives. Your duties will include supporting teachers with materials and supplies, monitoring student progress, and working with individual students or small groups. You will also participate in professional development and training, collaborate with other staff members, and maintain confidentiality with student and employee records.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide instructional and non-instructional support to teachers and students
• Assist with materials, supplies, and copying
• Monitor and support student progress in a classroom setting
• Work with individual students or small groups as directed by a certificated staff member
• Record observations and data regarding student progress
• Participate in professional development and training
• Maintain confidentiality with student and employee records

Requirements:

• High school graduation or equivalent
• ETS Paraeducator Assessment, Associate of Arts degree, or 72 quarter credits/48 semester credits at an institution of higher education
• Basic academic knowledge in core content areas, with a focus on math and reading
• Understanding of child development, cultural and racial diversity, and basic safety and emergency procedures
• Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to follow oral and written directions
• Ability to work in a team setting, with multicultural sensitivity and the ability to effectively and collaboratively work with diverse populations

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation package, with a salary of $23.35 per hour
• 20 hours per week, 180-day annual assignment
• Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life-insurance eligibility
• Retirement provided through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems

How to Apply: If you are a motivated individual ready to contribute to a thriving team, we encourage you to apply now! Please submit your application, and we will review it promptly.