Additional Position Information
JOIN OUR TEAM - NOW HIRING: PARALEGAL
Position Description
The Paralegal serves as a leader through the provision of legal support. The position of Paralegal performs a variety of legal and administrative support responsibilities. This position is responsible for supporting public records requests and compliance; Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying investigations; and case management and tracking. The individual in this position provides back-up in technical as well as routine administrative tasks and conducts investigations. The individual in this position will be required to exercise independent decision-making abilities and make decisions within parameters established with their supervisor, handle multiple time-sensitive tasks and resolve difficult and/or delicate parent, staff and community issues. Excellent judgment, human relations, multitasking and organizational ability are needed to independently prioritize and appropriately respond to time-sensitive, legal, compliance and contractual issues. This position responds daily to a wide variety of emails and calls, many of which require the ability to manage conflict, problem-solve, and exhibit a high degree of confidentiality.
SALARY: $100,135.00 - $111,021.00 (PRORATED BY START DATE)
Qualifications
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
- Associate degree, Bachelor's degree preferred.
Knowledge & Experience
- Experience working in a public agency.
- Knowledge of Washington State laws and regulations.
- Previous work experience with a law firm or law office.
- Knowledge in investigation techniques.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
- Demonstrate a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion and ability to carry out assigned duties.
- Demonstrate proficiency at multi-tasking and organization skills.
- Demonstrate aptitude and ability to use legal terminology; local, state and federal court rules and their application; legal forms and documents and their processing; and sources for checking legal citations.
- Comply with school board policies and follow administrative procedures.
- Demonstrate customer service and have the ability to effectively interact with administrators, staff and other community members.
- Demonstrated aptitude and ability to effectively serve as a communication link with various organizations, employees, departments and the public.
- Structure and format reports and graphs on a variety of software systems.
- Work effectively under pressure and meet multiple deadlines.
- Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with staff, parents, principals, administrators, vendors, outside agencies and the general public
- Routinely resolve problems and make decisions based on good judgment.
- Research and analyze data and make recommendations.
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of modern technology and willingness and ability to increase knowledge to proficiency.
- Work independently and collaboratively with others fostering a team approach whenever appropriate.
- Maintain a good work attendance record, be punctual, and follow District procedures for reporting all absences.
- Demonstrate enthusiasm, flexibility and a commitment to students.
- Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines.
- Follow written and verbal directions with minimal supervision.
- Speak, read and follow written communications in English Exercise judgment as to when to act independently and when to refer to higher authority.
- Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality.
- Communicate effectively with staff, students, parents/guardians, and the public.
- Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
SALARY PLACEMENT
- Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- The non-represented administrator salary schedule is currently under review.
Education
The Peninsula School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. If you have questions or complaints regarding alleged discrimination, please call the Peninsula School District Educational Service Center at (253) 530-1000 or visit our office located at 14015 62nd Ave NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332, and ask for one of the following coordinators:
- Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: compliance@psd401.net
- Title IX Compliance Coordinator: titleix@psd401.net
- 504 Compliance Coordinator: 504@psd401.net
- ADA Compliance Coordinator: ada@psd401.net
Conditions of Employment
- Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
- Will you submit to a criminal history background check?
- Upon employment, can you provide transcript(s) and/or proof of required certifications (if applicable)?
- Do you certify the answers given herin are true and complete to the best of your knowledge?
Additional Application Steps
ADMINISTRATOR APPLICATION STEPS
Required
You MUST SUBMIT an electronic application to be considered for employment. Please complete all of the steps in the online application form so that we may fully consider you for employment. We are seeking the best applicants for the Peninsula School District, and will give time and care to review your materials. Additionally, the following REQUIRED attachments need to be submitted with your application in electronic format (NO PAPER COPIES WILL BE ACCEPTED):
ATTACHMENTS
- CERTIFICATES: Attach a copy of your valid Washington State Certificate, with appropriate endorsement(s) and/or licences. If you have not yet completed the process of obtaining the appropriate Washington State credential, please upload a statement detailing what steps you have taken to obtain your certificate as well as what steps you still need to take.
- TRANSCRIPTS: Attach an official, or unofficial, copy of your college and/or university transcript(s). If you have several transcripts from multiple schools, you are not required to submit all of them. If you have several transcripts from multiple schools, please attach the transcript(s) which show your attained degree(s). If hired, all of your official transcripts will be required to be submitted to Human Resources.
- COVER LETTER: A cover letter is a document sent with your resume to provide additional supplemental information in regard to your skills and experience. A cover letter shouldn't simply repeat what is on your resume, rather, it should include specific information on why you would be a strong match for the desired position in the Peninsula School District. Cover letters may be addressed to Ashley Murphy, Chief Financial Officer of the Peninsula School District,
- RESUME: A current resume is a written compilation highlighting your education, relevant work experience, credentials, and accomplishments.
- LETTERS OF REFERENCE: A letter of reference, also known as a letter of recommendation, is a document in which the writer assesses the qualities, characteristics, and capabilities of the person being recommended in terms of that individual's ability to perform a particular task or function. Typically, letters of reference are customarily written by a former employer(s), supervisor(s), or co-worker(s) that can attest to the individual's skills, knowledge, and abilities. Submit at least 3 current (dated within the last 2 years) letters of reference.
- APPLICANT DISCLOSURE STATEMENT:The Applicant Disclosure Statement document is a fillable form that serves as an Employment History and Criminal Background Check disclosure questionnaire. Click on this Applicant Disclosure Statement link to open a blank copy of this form.
PLEASE READ: When you click the Applicant Disclosure Statement link, the form will open in your web browser. DO NOT fill out the form from this view. Instead, save a blank copy of the form to a location on your computer that is easily accessible [such as on your "Desktop"]. Open the saved blank copy with the Adobe Reader (R) program. Mac users: the default program on your Mac computer is called Preview and is NOT COMPATIBLE with Adobe Fillable Forms. Complete the Applicant Disclosure Statement and save the changes to your form and attach the saved form to your online application.
You may submit additional materials if you wish.
Benefits
Benefits include paid sick leave and Washington State Retirement plan. This position is projected to meet the minimum hours worked of six hundred thirty hours of employment in a school year to qualify for SEBB benefits.
There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state. Employees are also covered by basic life and long term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the SEBB website.
Attachments
Applicant Disclosure Statement*
Admin - Letter of Interest*
Admin - Resume*
Admin - Lttr of Reference*
Admin - Lttr of Reference 2*
Admin - Lttr of Reference 3
Academic Transcripts*
