This role is 8 hours per day for 181 days per school year (pro-rated since the school year has begun).
As part of the application process for this clerical position, applicants must complete an online typing test and achieve a minimum score of 40 words per minute (WPM). Please upload your typing test results to your application before submitting it. Typing Test Link: 5 Minute Typing Test
Applications submitted by September 13, 2026 will receive guaranteed consideration.
BREMERTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION
CLERICAL ASSISTANT
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The position of Clerical Assistant is responsible for greeting, directing and communicating with students, staff, parents and the community; performing general clerical duties; preparing various documents and reports; maintaining files; supervising the health room.
Reports to and evaluated by: Building Principal or Designee
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Answer the telephone and respond to inquiries from parents, staff, and the community; provide information or refer to proper person(s).
- Maintain data to provide current and accurate information (i.e. attendance, discipline, health records, registration/withdrawals, requisitions/purchase orders, volunteer data).
- Prepare and generate various documents and reports to disseminate to students, parents, staff, outside agencies and the community (i.e. attendance reports, class lists, student information, medication and health logs).
- Collect and receipt funds received from students or the community for ASB, customer work, book fines, field trips, and fundraisers.
- Supervise the health room; dispense medications as requested; administer first aid as necessary.
- Contact parents and staff regarding health issues, attendance, discipline.
- Maintain supplies, materials and equipment to maintain availability of items.
- Assist and orient substitutes; provide substitute information packet and classroom keys.
- Schedule activities and events, as required (i.e. calendars, parent conferences, student screenings, and parent advisory groups).
- Supervise and train office staff, student assistants and volunteers, as directed.
- Sort and distribute mail.
- Attend meetings and training as required to improve knowledge and skills.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Experience: Prior experience in a school office environment preferred.
- Possess skills to operate standard office equipment, including computer and relevant software. Minimum keyboarding speed 40 wpm.
- Knowledge of general clerical procedures, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet and database software.
- First Aid and CPR certification or the ability to obtain required.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, demonstrating the proper use of grammar, punctuation and spelling.
- Possess effective human relations skills.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision; organize and prioritize and work; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, students and the community.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in all work related matters.
3.2024
Classified School Year Position Benefit Information
This position qualifies for medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement benefits, sick leave, personal leave and 10 to 12 paid holidays, depending on the bargaining unit and work calendar.