What are the responsibilities and job description for the Site Assistant I (Internal Only) position at Northwest Educational Service District 189?
By Jessica Guzik|April 18th, 2025|
Location
Whatcom Discovery Center
5275 Northwest Dr,
Bellingham, WA 98226
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Position Summary
The Site Assistant I provides administrative assistance to the Discovery Center Administrator by independently performing a variety of responsible support duties which are typically of a confidential nature. Administers medications to students on a daily basis. Assists with the supervision of students which may require de-escalation and physical management of students in crisis, according to established program procedures.
This position is only open to INTERNAL candidates
Qualifications
Full job description
High school graduate or equivalent, two years of college level secretarial coursework, and two years of progressively responsible administrative level secretarial experience. Prior demonstrated work experience in a comparable environment is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted which provides the skills, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance required.
Employment Conditions and Benefits
3 hours per day, 183 days per year.
This position is open to current Whatcom Discovery staff to move into a split position: 3 hours as a Site Assistant I and 4 hours as a Paraeducator.
Benefits include: Medical Insurance; Dental and Vision insurance with 100% paid premiums for employee and eligible dependents; Annual Paid Leave - (9-10) Vacation days are rolled in to the annualized salary, (10) Sick days, (1) Floating Holiday, (7) observed Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty Leave; Tuition Reimbursement; Long Term Disability; Basic Life Insurance; WA State Dept. of Retirement Systems Membership - Schools Employees' Retirement System (SERS); Deferred Compensation Program (DCP) offering 457 deferred savings plan; Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent Care; Voluntary Employees' Benefits Association (VEBA) participation; Employee Assistance Program; and Professional Development opportunities.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work is performed in an educational environment for special needs students in which continual observation and awareness of the surroundings is critical. Must have sufficient stamina, fitness, and coordination to safely participate in physical containment procedures and recreational activities. Lifts and carries a maximum of 40 pounds. Transporting students may be required. Adequate manual and finger dexterity, hearing, speech, and vision are necessary to perform the essential functions of this position.
Hazards: Due to the nature of the population of the school, hazards include but are not limited to exposure to weapons, threats, verbal abuse, spitting, fighting, kicking, hitting, punching, biting, scratching, hair pulling, throwing of objects and other forms of physical aggression.
Salary Range
$14,037.93 - $15,800.22
How to Apply
Submit a complete application at nwesd.org/jobs. Applications for this position must include:
Location
Whatcom Discovery Center
5275 Northwest Dr,
Bellingham, WA 98226
Google Map
Position Summary
The Site Assistant I provides administrative assistance to the Discovery Center Administrator by independently performing a variety of responsible support duties which are typically of a confidential nature. Administers medications to students on a daily basis. Assists with the supervision of students which may require de-escalation and physical management of students in crisis, according to established program procedures.
This position is only open to INTERNAL candidates
Qualifications
Full job description
High school graduate or equivalent, two years of college level secretarial coursework, and two years of progressively responsible administrative level secretarial experience. Prior demonstrated work experience in a comparable environment is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted which provides the skills, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance required.
Employment Conditions and Benefits
3 hours per day, 183 days per year.
This position is open to current Whatcom Discovery staff to move into a split position: 3 hours as a Site Assistant I and 4 hours as a Paraeducator.
Benefits include: Medical Insurance; Dental and Vision insurance with 100% paid premiums for employee and eligible dependents; Annual Paid Leave - (9-10) Vacation days are rolled in to the annualized salary, (10) Sick days, (1) Floating Holiday, (7) observed Holidays, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty Leave; Tuition Reimbursement; Long Term Disability; Basic Life Insurance; WA State Dept. of Retirement Systems Membership - Schools Employees' Retirement System (SERS); Deferred Compensation Program (DCP) offering 457 deferred savings plan; Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent Care; Voluntary Employees' Benefits Association (VEBA) participation; Employee Assistance Program; and Professional Development opportunities.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Work is performed in an educational environment for special needs students in which continual observation and awareness of the surroundings is critical. Must have sufficient stamina, fitness, and coordination to safely participate in physical containment procedures and recreational activities. Lifts and carries a maximum of 40 pounds. Transporting students may be required. Adequate manual and finger dexterity, hearing, speech, and vision are necessary to perform the essential functions of this position.
Hazards: Due to the nature of the population of the school, hazards include but are not limited to exposure to weapons, threats, verbal abuse, spitting, fighting, kicking, hitting, punching, biting, scratching, hair pulling, throwing of objects and other forms of physical aggression.
Salary Range
$14,037.93 - $15,800.22
How to Apply
Submit a complete application at nwesd.org/jobs. Applications for this position must include:
- Letter of Interest
- Resume
- Other documents may be included at your discretion.
Salary : $14,038 - $15,800
