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Form of workDriver/Custodian/Office/Para/Other - Position - Administrative Assistant
Job Number 4600294061
Start Date
Open Date 02/27/2024
Closing Date
Required Attachments:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- 3 Classified Reference Forms and/or Letters
This continuing position works Monday - Friday, 5.0 hours per day, 210 days per year.
The Olympia School District is committed to increasing the diversity of staff in our schools. Candidates who can contribute to this goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths and experiences in this area.
Essential Job Functions including but not limited to:
•Inventory and refurbish all district science kits once a year and as needed during the school year.
•Prepare and organize materials for specific lessons.
•Work with teachers and/or para educators to complete order needs for building science kits.
•Help teachers coordinate science field trips.
•Purchase materials, locally and on-line.
•Manage the science budget for supplies, instructional materials and field trips.
•Advise teachers on science content, science standards, kit use, and troubleshoot problems.
•Participate in trainings related to the science curriculum.
•Support middle school science teachers by purchasing and supplying refurbishment materials for the
science kits and oversee the budget for these materials.
•Support K-12 district adopted curriculum needs, requests, purchasing and distribution.
•Department contact for curriculum requests and distribution from buildings.
•Support K-12 district adopted curriculum online access.
•Complete basic office tasks such as copying, sorting, filing, and data entry.
•Ability to plan and organize own work.
•Ability to perform standardized and routine tasks with minimal supervision.
•Ability to complete work independently.
•Complete assignments with routine deadlines.
•Attend meetings and training sessions as assigned.
•Assist other office personnel for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work.
•Interact with the public and co-workers in a consistently successful manner.
•Follow established routines with limited decision making.
•Surplus items according to procedures.
•As directed, serves as receptionist to the Knox Administrative Center. Warmly welcomes visitors to
the office; assures visitors complete sign-in process before entering departments; answers questions as
necessary; announces visitors to district staff and directs to appropriate office as necessary; answers
incoming calls on the district's central phone line; provides general information and routes callers to
appropriate extensions as necessary; responds to common inquiries or complaints from students,
parents, staff or members of the community; accepts miscellaneous payments and processes the
electronic receipt; answers emergency radio and phone when Superintendent's office does not reply.
•Other related duties as assigned.
Job Requirements and Qualifications:
- Prior entry level job related experiences - 2 years related experience preferred.
- Ability to use English in both written and verbal form, using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation.
- Basic office technology skills.
- Must be able to work independently, understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Significant physical abilities include reaching, bending, speaking, listening, reading.
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
- License, certification, bonding, and/or testing required: Criminal justice fingerprint clearance may be required based on location of assignment.
- Ability to lift and carry materials up to 50 lbs.
Necessary Personal Attributes Required:
- Must exercise confidentiality, concentration and follow directions.
- Demonstrates basic communication skills.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Punctuality, professionalism and regular attendance necessary.
Salary Rate Range OTPAA Level 1: $25.01 - $31.78 per hour
Additional Job Information
Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance benefits, as administered by the School Employees Benefit Board (SEBB). Final benefit eligibility to be determined at time of hire. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Department of Retirement Services (DRS) SERS plan (classified employees) or TERS plan (certificated employees), as well as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program. Employees will receive vacation leave, paid holidays and additional compensation beyond their base salary as outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Olympia School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed,
religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity,
disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and
other designated youth groups. Auxiliary aids and services will be provided upon request to individuals with
disabilities. The following employee(s) have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged
discrimination: Title IX Officer ? James Whitehead, (360) 596-8545, jwhitehead@osd.wednet.edu; Executive
Director of Elementary Education ? Autumn Lara, (360) 596-8534, alara@osd.wednet.edu; Section 504 and
ADA Coordinator (Students) ? Ken Turcotte, (360) 596-7530, klturcotte@osd.wednet.edu; ADA Coordinator
(Staff) ? Starla Hoff, (360) 596-6185, shoff@osd.wednet.edu; Affirmative Action Officer and Civil Rights
Compliance Coordinator ? Scott Niemann, (360) 596-6185, sniemann@osd.wednet.edu. Address: Knox
Administrative Center, 111 Bethel St NE, Olympia, WA 98506.
The Olympia School District will provide reasonable Accommodations to enable persons with disabilities the
opportunity to apply for open positions and to participate in District interview procedures. Persons with
disabilities or are in need of translation services are asked to notify the Human Resources Office at least three
days prior to the date on which the requested accommodation is needed. Human Resources Officer: Voice:
(360) 596-6185 or TDD: (360) 596-7537 or FAX: 360-596-6181
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