Parent Contact Assistant
About the Employer
Job Title
Parent Notification Assistant (10165)
Location
Burton Elementary School
Reports To
Principal
Department
Elementary
Hours/Work Times
1.0 hours per day, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. 190 days per year (180 student days / 10 holidays) This position will remain open until a qualified applicant is selected. The earliest date a recommendation for hire may be submitted is after 09/24/26.
Position Duration
Permanent
Classification Group
Paraeducator Class I
Salary Placement
New employees will start at the minimum hourly rate in the classification salary range. However, employees who have verified prior years of service of similar occupational experience may receive experience credit towards salary step placement.
Benefits
Evergreen Public Schools offers the following to eligible employees who work at least 630 hours in a school year: Employees may also be eligible to participate in FSA, DCAP, HSA, FPFSA (with HDHP), and other supplemental benefits. Employees may be eligible for employer-employee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS).
• Medical, dental, vision, basic long-term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).
• For additional information, click EPS benefits information.
Salary Schedule
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Position Summary
Under the supervision of the building principal, the Parent Notification Assistant is responsible for contacting parents and/or guardians by telephone and inquiring as to the status of student absences. Elementary building enrollment varies from approximately 464 to 790 students.
Essential Functions
• Communicate effectively by telephone or letter to parents and/or guardians, inquiring as to the status of student absences.
• Establish and maintain a daily log of absences.
• Record reasons for absences on log.
• Report communicable diseases to Special Services/Health Records on a weekly basis.
• Follow up on two or more unexcused absences with a letter to the parents and a report to the district's Student Welfare and Attendance Specialist.
Other Responsibilities
• Input attendance information into the computer.
• Produce lunch count and telephone count into the food service contractor.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
Physical Demands Required
Vision (66-100%) Speaking (66-100%) Hearing (66-100%) Sitting (66-100%) Writing (66-100%) Acceptable Attendance
Mental Demands Required
Confined to work station Verbal communication (66-100%) Written communication (66-100%) Reading (66-100%) Confidentiality (66-100%) Detailed work (66-100%)
Tools and Equipment Necessary
Computer/Laptop, typewriter, telephone, and all other tools and equipment necessary to perform the essential functions as listed above.
Minimum Qualifications
• Basic typing/keyboarding skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
• Ability or willingness to learn the computer.
• Demonstrated ability to write legibly and record reasons for student absences on log.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with others as part of a team.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Related to Cultural Competence and Equity
Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others. Supports a positive school environment that celebrates, respects, and values diversity, where learning is made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures. Participates in activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence. Demonstrates a commitment to equitable outcomes for all students. Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage. The ability and desire to establish positive relationships with persons regardless of race, gender, physical limitation, sexual orientation or religious belief, with an active commitment to equal opportunity for all persons.
Nondiscrimination Statement
Evergreen Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Coordinator Director of Student Services 13413 NE Leroy Haagen Memorial Dr. Vancouver, WA 98684 PO Box 8910 Vancouver, WA 98668-8910 Telephone: 360-604-4430 Caleb.Piland@EvergreenPS.org Section 504/ADA Coordinator Health Services Manager 13413 NE Leroy Haagen Memorial Dr. Vancouver, WA 98684 PO Box 8910 Vancouver, WA 98668-8910 Telephone: 360-604-6711 Tai.Phong@EvergreenPS.org Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator Senior Director of Human Resources 13413 NE Leroy Haagen Memorial Dr. Vancouver, WA 98684 PO Box 8910 Vancouver, WA 98668-8910 Telephone: 360-604-4014 Daniel.Orrantia@EvergreenPS.org HIB Coordinator/Gender Inclusivity Director of Safety & Security 13413 NE Leroy Haagen Memorial Dr. Vancouver, WA 98684 PO Box 8910 Vancouver, WA 98668-8910 Telephone: 360-604-4066 Shane.Gardner@EvergreenPS.org
• Cale Piland
• Tai Phong
• Danny Orrantia
• Shane Gardner