Parent Notification Assistant (10165)

Burton Elementary School; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Evergreen Public Schools seeks a Part-Time Parent Notification Assistant at Burton Elementary School in Vancouver, Washington. The position supports the principal and is scheduled for 1 hour per day (10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.), 190 days per year, with a permanent classification as Paraeducator Class I.

Starting date is immediate. Duties include contacting parents about student absences by phone or letter, maintaining a daily absence log, recording absence reasons, and following up on unexcused

Qualifications

• Basic typing/keyboard 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Parent Notification Assistant (10165)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5931688
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 17, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PARENT NOTIFICATION ASSISTANT

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

**Click this link to find the salary schedule associated with this position PSE Large Group Salary Schedule

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.

Evergreen Public Schools (EPS) offers the following to eligible employees who work at least 630 hours in a school year:

• 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 .
• Employees may also be eligible to participate in FSA, DCAP, HSA, FPFSA (w/HDHP), and other supplemental benefits.

Employees may also be eligible for employer-employee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS).

EPS offers paid holidays and paid time off, including but not limited to, sick, vacation, personal, religious, and bereavement leave. Additional negotiated leave optionscan be found inthe associated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)for this position PSE Large Group CBA .

We appreciate your interest in employment with Evergreen Public Schools. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation including fingerprints. Click here for Fingerprinting Services .

Failure to submit a full application package will result in disqualification.

STANCE STATEMENT

Evergreen Public Schools are committed to eliminating the predictability of outcomes by demographic group and we strive to be a diverse community of schools that provides each member with the opportunities, access, resources, and support they need to be successful. With this in mind, our goal is to recruit, hire and retain employees of all racial/ethnic backgrounds who will bring their unique talents and skills into our educational institution to encourage students to thrive academically. Our district aims to provide an equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for all students and staff to succeed in a racially and culturally diverse local, national and global community.

SUMMARY STATEMENT

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%)

Percentages of requirements of physical and mental tasks are only an estimate. Reasonable accommodations for persons with a disability will be considered in order for them to perform the essential functions of the job.

(66-100%) = Continuously

(33-66%) = Frequently

(Up to 33%) = Occasionally

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:

Cale Piland

Title IX Coordinator

Director of Student Services

13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr.

Vancouver, WA 98684

PO Box 8910

Vancouver, WA 98668-8910

Telephone: [phone]

[e-mail]

Tai Phong

Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Health Services Manager

13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Dr.

Vancouver, WA 98684

PO Box 8910

Vancouver, WA 98668-8910

Telephone: [phone]

[e-mail]

Danny Orrantia

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: [phone]

[e-mail]

Shane Gardner

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: [phone]

[e-mail]

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $24.42 to $31 Per Hour / Per Negotiated

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 13413 NE LeRoy Haagen Memorial Drive
• Vancouver, Washington 98684
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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