Robert Eagle Staff Middle - Assistant Secretary (203/8) - 1.0 FTe

Robert Eagle Staff Middle - Assistant Secretary (203/8) - 1.0 FTe

Salary

$43,961.68 - $59,795.68 Annually

Location

Robert Eagle Staff Middle School, WA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

27500

Department

Robert Eagle Staff

Opening Date

08/06/2026

Closing Date

8/12/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Subject Area

N/A - THIS IS NOT A TEACHING POSITION

FTE

1.0

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Overview of Position

The job of Assistant Secretary - Middle School is done for the purpose/s of providing secretarial and administrative support to the assigned assistant principal or administrator; communicating information to students, parents, staff, and/or other Districts; ensuring compliance with financial, legal and administrative requirements; and supporting the broad array of services provided to students, parents, instructional and support employees.

Essential Functions

• Compiles data from a variety of sources (e.g. calendars, meetings, etc.) for the purpose of complying with financial, legal and/or administrative requirements.
• Coordinates a variety of programs and/or activities, as assigned (e.g. calendars, student announcements, suspensions/discipline, luncheons, emergency care cards, field trips, meetings, interviews, travel arrangements, tutors, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring proper notification to parents, staff administrators, meeting staff needs and efficient utilization of personnel, equipment and facilities.
• Monitors assigned activities and/or program components (e.g. busses, athletic referrals, early dismissals, lockers, fire drills, attendance, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring compliance with financial, legal and/or administrative requirements.
• Performs record keeping and general and program specific clerical functions (e.g. scheduling, copying, faxing, mailings, etc.) for the purpose of supporting site activities and/or administrative requirements.
• Processes documents, materials and cash receipts (e.g. requisitions, schedules, purchase orders, incoming deliveries, etc.) for the purpose of disseminating information and/or materials to appropriate parties.
• Responds to inquiries from a variety of internal and external parties (e.g. staff, parents, students, public agencies, etc.) for the purpose of providing information, facilitating communication among department and/or providing direction as may be required.
• Supports assistant principal and/or other school administrative personnel for the purpose of providing assistance with administrative functions.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Performs related duties consistent with the scope of the position.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to an Assistant Principal or Administrator.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge

• Required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.
• Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: business telephone etiquette; and concepts of grammar and punctuation.

Skills

• Required to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
• Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including utilizing pertinent software applications; planning and managing projects; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

Ability

• Required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment.
• Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods.
• Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize job-related equipment.
• In working with others, problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans.
• Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate.
• Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; working with frequent interruptions; setting priorities; and establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

RESPONSIBILITY:

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the jobs functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the Organizations services.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 70% sitting, 10% walking, and 20% standing. The job is performed under a generally hazard free environment.

CONDITIONS

The preceding list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplanted as necessary.

District employees, other than personnel in the Districts Employment Services Department (at the John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence), are not authorized to make promises of employment, promises of employment for a particular period of time, or promises of a particular level of compensation or benefits to job applicants for certified or classified positions. Any verbal or written statements to that effect by District employees other than Employment services personnel are null and void.

Typical Qualifications

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

YEARS of RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:

Two (2) years of clerical/secretarial experience which has included responsibility for records maintenance and significant public contact.

SUBSTITUTION:

College or business school may substitute for up to one year of the required work experience on a month-for-month basis.

REQUIRED TESTING:

None.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

Valid State of Washington Drivers License or equivalent mobility.

CONTINUING EDUCATION/TRAINING:

eSIS, SAP

CLEARANCES:

Criminal Justice fingerprint and background check

Seattle Public Schools benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority (HCA) under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click HERE for an overview of available benefit options.

Eligibility for benefits is determined by the number of hours employees are anticipated to work during the school year (September 1 through August 31). Any employee who is scheduled to work 630 hours or more in a year is eligible for benefits.

Salary Schedule

Please find the salary schedule associated with this role and others like it HERE.

01

Have you earned a high school diploma or GED equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

How many years of college or business school have you completed?

• None
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• More than 5 years

03

Do you have two years of clerical/secretarial experience which has included responsibility for records maintenance and significant public contact, preferably in a school setting?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you a current Seattle Public Schools classified SAEOP employee in a permanent FTE position?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you a current Seattle Public Schools classified SAEOP substitute?

• Yes
• No

06

Please summarize what best qualifies you for this position.

Required Question

Employer Seattle Public Schools

Address 2445 3rd Ave South

Seattle, Washington, 98124-1165

Phone 206-252-0215

Website http://www.seattleschools.org/careers