Guest Clerical Assistant 2026-2027

Federal Way Public Schools

Federal Way, WA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Administrative Management, Administrative Skills, Communication Skills, Computer Software, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Email Technology, Establish Priorities, Keyboards, Mail Processing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Office Equipment, Office Management, Operational Support, Operations, Organizational Skills, Photocopy, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Procedure Development, Safety Process, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Telephone Skills, Typing, Word Processing
LOCATION
Federal Way, WA
POSTED
11 days ago

id='p12933_'>Guest Clerical Assistant 2026-2027 JobID: 12933

Position Type:

Guest (Substitute) Classified/Clerical, Teacher Asst, Interpreting

Date Posted:

7/1/2026

Location:

To be determined

Hours per Day:

Varies; $31.48 Per Hour

Days of the Week:

Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday

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Salary: $29.91 per hour

After 20 full-day clerical assignments have been completed, the salary increases to $31.48 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 and assist students, staff, parents, and visitors in a professional and welcoming manner
  • Answer telephone calls, provide accurate information, route calls appropriately, and take messages as needed
  • Provide clerical support to office staff, including word processing, filing, copying, scanning, and distribution of materials
  • Sort, distribute, and process incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries
  • Maintain organized office systems and assist with general office operations
  • Supervise students who are visiting the office area, ensuring appropriate behavior and safety
  • Provide backup support in the health room, including assisting with basic care for ill or injured students and contacting parents/guardians when necessary, in accordance with established procedures
  • Maintain confidentiality of student and staff information at all times
  • Follow district policies, office procedures, and safety protocols
  • Perform other related duties as assigned by the Office Manager or site administration

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience

High school diploma or Equivalent

Minimum of six (6) months of secretarial or clerical experience OR successful completion of a district-administered clerical skills assessment, including a typing score of at least 35 words per minute

Minimum of six (6) months of experience working with the public, demonstrating strong customer service skills

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 continuous learning center

Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis

Accept at least three assignments a month

ABILITY TO:

Organize, prioritize, and perform work efficiently and independently with strong attention to detail

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including proper telephone etiquette

Use email systems, modern office equipment, and standard computer software; learn and apply district technology systems

Follow written and verbal instructions accurately

Build and maintain positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and the public in a diverse community

Remain flexible, manage multiple tasks, and adapt to frequent interruptions and changing priorities

Respond calmly and professionally to challenging or sensitive situations, including interactions with upset individuals

Collaborate effectively with coworkers and contribute to a team-oriented work environment

Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate ethical and professional conduct

Comply with district policies, procedures, and safety protocols

Perform essential job functions 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

This position reports to the Principal or designee and takes direction from office staff in support of daily operations

REPRESENTATION

This position is not represented

LEVEL OF COMPENSATION

$29.91 per hour

After 20 full-day clerical assignments have been completed, the salary increases to $31.48 per hour for the year.

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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Federal Way Public Schools