What are the responsibilities and job description for the Guest Clerical Assistant 2025-2026 position at Federal Way Public Schools?
Salary: $29.15 per hour
After 20 full-day clerical assignments have been completed, the salary increases to $30.68 per hour for the year.
APPLICATIONS ARE SCREENED ON A WEEKLY BASIS.
POSITION SUMMARY: Guest clerical assistants are responsible for a variety of general office duties, including filing, photocopying, greeting guests, answering phones and providing back-up for other office staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or Equivalent
Six (6) months of secretarial experience OR willing to take and pass a clerical test proctored by the District
Six (6) months of experience working with the public
Additional Requirements
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Basic knowledge of Outlook
Moderate-level typing speed
Condition Of Employment
Criminal background clearance
Complete basic synergy course provided through the Districts continous learning center
Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis
Accept at least three assignments a month
Ability To
Organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently without close supervision and able to pay strict attention to detail
Take district trainings to increase knowledge in student database management systems and other technology used in the District.
Demonstrate proficiency using an e-mail system and willingness and ability to reach a high level of proficiency with the District’s current e-mail system
Operate a variety of modern office equipment including microcomputers and related software
Speak, read and follow written or verbal communications
Exhibit proper telephone etiquette
Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines
Remain flexible; able to cope with frequent interruptions as part of a daily routine, to multi-task and shift priorities to meet required deadlines
Develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff students, parents, and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community.
Cope with and assist angry or distraught students, parents, and other community members
Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co-workers
Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality
Abide by Federal Way Public Schools’ Policies and Procedures
Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:
Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.
Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools’ commitment to “Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future.”
Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly stand and walk, bend neck and back, use hands for repetitive grasping and pushing/pulling. The employee may occasionally be required to squat, kneel, and use hands for fine manipulation. The employee will constantly be required to sit for extended periods of time and use a computer screen and keyboard, and occasionally be required to climb stairs/ladder, lift and reach overhead, crawl, and lift/carry. The employee must constantly lift/carry up to 5 pounds and must frequently lift /carry up to 15 pounds. The employee will occasionally lift/carry a maximum of 25 lbs. The employee is occasionally required to push/pull a maximum weight of 200 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and regularly works near video display. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The position constantly deals with frequent interruptions, demanding deadlines, and occasionally deals with angry and distraught employees, students and community members.
WORK SCHEDULE
This position is temporary that works on a day to day basis as needed
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
Position reports to the Principal or designee. This position receives some direction and setting of priorities from the Office Manager.
REPRESENTATION
This position is not represented
Level Of Compensation
29.15 Per Hour
Disclaimer
The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.
All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or veteran status.
CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
Update 07/2015
Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.
After 20 full-day clerical assignments have been completed, the salary increases to $30.68 per hour for the year.
APPLICATIONS ARE SCREENED ON A WEEKLY BASIS.
POSITION SUMMARY: Guest clerical assistants are responsible for a variety of general office duties, including filing, photocopying, greeting guests, answering phones and providing back-up for other office staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Greet students, staff, parents, community members, and other visitors upon their entrance to the building.
- Answer incoming telephone calls, provide accurate information, direct calls to others, and take messages.
- Assist the Office Manager and other secretarial staff with tasks such as word processing, filing, photocopying and faxing.
- May periodically supervise students who, for a variety of reasons, are visiting the department or office area.
- Assist with health room as backup to School Nurse and School Nurse Assistant. This would involve, but not be limited to, caring for sick or injured students, ensuring that a parent or guardian is called when necessary and to pick up student when applicable.
- Sort and deliver mail
Education and Experience
High school diploma or Equivalent
Six (6) months of secretarial experience OR willing to take and pass a clerical test proctored by the District
Six (6) months of experience working with the public
Additional Requirements
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Basic knowledge of Outlook
Moderate-level typing speed
Condition Of Employment
Criminal background clearance
Complete basic synergy course provided through the Districts continous learning center
Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis
Accept at least three assignments a month
Ability To
Organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently without close supervision and able to pay strict attention to detail
Take district trainings to increase knowledge in student database management systems and other technology used in the District.
Demonstrate proficiency using an e-mail system and willingness and ability to reach a high level of proficiency with the District’s current e-mail system
Operate a variety of modern office equipment including microcomputers and related software
Speak, read and follow written or verbal communications
Exhibit proper telephone etiquette
Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines
Remain flexible; able to cope with frequent interruptions as part of a daily routine, to multi-task and shift priorities to meet required deadlines
Develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff students, parents, and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community.
Cope with and assist angry or distraught students, parents, and other community members
Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co-workers
Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality
Abide by Federal Way Public Schools’ Policies and Procedures
Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:
Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.
Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools’ commitment to “Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future.”
Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly stand and walk, bend neck and back, use hands for repetitive grasping and pushing/pulling. The employee may occasionally be required to squat, kneel, and use hands for fine manipulation. The employee will constantly be required to sit for extended periods of time and use a computer screen and keyboard, and occasionally be required to climb stairs/ladder, lift and reach overhead, crawl, and lift/carry. The employee must constantly lift/carry up to 5 pounds and must frequently lift /carry up to 15 pounds. The employee will occasionally lift/carry a maximum of 25 lbs. The employee is occasionally required to push/pull a maximum weight of 200 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in indoor conditions and regularly works near video display. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The position constantly deals with frequent interruptions, demanding deadlines, and occasionally deals with angry and distraught employees, students and community members.
WORK SCHEDULE
This position is temporary that works on a day to day basis as needed
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
Position reports to the Principal or designee. This position receives some direction and setting of priorities from the Office Manager.
REPRESENTATION
This position is not represented
Level Of Compensation
29.15 Per Hour
Disclaimer
The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.
All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or veteran status.
CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
Update 07/2015
Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.
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