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School Office Manager 2026-27 Bellevue Discovery School (Internal Applicants Onl

Young World Physical Education, Bellevue, WA, United States


School Office Manager 2026-27 Bellevue Discovery School
Position of Office Manager for the purpose of managing the operations and functions of the school and providing administrative support for the building administration.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Functions as a school ambassador

Provides first-line exceptional experiences to staff, students and the community

Serves as onsite specialist for human resources functions

Oversees and manages business processes including purchasing, inventory, accounting, payroll, expenditures and school budget (including general school budget and ASB)

Manages communication functions as required for the position

Provides administrative support for building administrators and teaching staff as applicable

Manages and oversees building use and activities

Manages and coordinates school events as directed by the principal and related to the particular building assignment

Provides facilities management and coordination with a focus on maintaining building safety, security and access

Serves as a community contact and school liaison as required

Collaborates and serves as a liaison with a variety of departmental stakeholders regarding school operations

Manages, prioritizes and problem‑solves emergent needs of students, parents, and staff as it pertains to this position

Collaborates with building administrators and nurse to ensure proper clinic/health room supervision

Manages and performs clinic/health room needs as required

Builds, establishes and maintains positive, respectful and professional relationships with students, staff and the community to support a safe and civil environment

Ensures daily management of substitutes and classroom coverage

Manages and implements scheduling needs that impact students, staff and the community

Directs operational functions, procedures and protocols of the school office including attendance, ASB, accounting, and student registration

Engages in process improvement related to the position

Engages with and monitors students as needed

Exercises and maintains confidentiality as required by FERPA, and other related laws and policies

May function as the building registrar, student placement manager and provide oversight of student enrollment (elementary only)

Acts as custodian of student records (elementary only)

Manages textbook purchases and inventory as related for the position

Elementary office managers may have more direct performance of key duties

Secondary office managers may have more responsibility directing the work of other staff members

May provide coaching and guided support for other administrative support positions

Performs other job‑related duties as assigned

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports directly to and is supervised by the Building Principal.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Required:

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree in business or related field or equivalent post‑secondary education

Previous experience in a school setting

Preferred:

Experience working in an administrative support position within a school setting

Public school experience

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Valid First Aid and CPR certification if assigned to health clinic.

KNOWLEDGE

Understands school operations, policies and procedures

Ability to use a variety of computer software applications, including Microsoft Office and Office 365, including navigation and keyboarding skills as needed

Understands basic public and community relations techniques

Possesses basic accounting and budgeting processes

SKILLS

Communicates effectively and professionally verbally, nonverbally and in written form with a variety of stakeholders

Demonstrates ability to interact professionally, positively and appropriately with a variety of stakeholders

Ability to manage a variety of tasks simultaneously

Possesses problem‑solving skills and applies them regularly

Demonstrates effective personal organizing skills to manage daily activities associated with the position

Ability and willingness to adapt to a variety of changing needs

Demonstrates multicultural sensitivity with the ability to effectively and collaboratively work with diverse populations

Ability to perform all duties in accordance with all applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements

Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Positions in this class typically require stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Light work involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salaried at an $AISP classification with a pay range of $38.82 to $40.77 per hour, 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., 227‑day annual assignment. Medical, dental, vision, long‑term disability, life‑insurance eligibility based on 630 hours worked within a school year. Retirement provided through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.

EEO STATEMENTS
The Bellevue School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal. The District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.

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