Assistant Page School Coordinator Washington State Senate Olympia WA

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Posted: Oct. 19, 2022

| Application Deadline:

Oct. 31, 2022 at 5 p.m.

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Assistant Page School Coordinator

Washington State Senate

Olympia

Legislative Profile

The Washington State Legislature is a bicameral body comprised of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Legislature meets annually on the second Monday in January in the Capitol Building in Olympia. Regular legislative sessions take place January through March in even-numbered years and January through April in odd-numbered years. Special legislative sessions occur as needed.

Our workplace is on the beautiful Capitol Campus in Olympia. The 486-acre campus includes the Legislative Building and other historic structures, as well as popular parks and trails with views of Capitol Lake, Budd Inlet, and the Olympic Mountains.

General Description

REPORTS TO: Co-reporting to Senate Civic Education Director & House of Representatives Civic Education Director

CLOSES: October 31, 2022 at 5:00 PM.

Our ideal candidate has a driving passion for the work, brings humility to their job and interactions, and understands how their actions affect others. They see the needs and objectives of students and take them into account while achieving their objectives, and they adapt their approach and expectations accordingly. They are nimble and adaptive and can have courageous conversations when needed. They understand the House of Representatives and Senate Page Programs are often the first exposure to state government for students and this experience positively impacts their relationship with civic engagement into adulthood.

Position Profile

During each week of the legislative session approximately 30 students, ages 14 to 16, from across Washington to serve as House and Senate Pages and participate in state government. Students submit applications and are selected by the Senator or Representative from their legislative district. The typical day of a page is divided between work on the House and Senate floor, distributing materials throughout the Capitol Campus, supporting member offices, and presenting the colors at the opening of the day’s session.

Pages spend time each day attending Page School, which supplements the hands-on learning experience with a classroom component geared toward understanding the legislative process. To provide the best experience possible to all learners, the Page School employs two certificated teachers and maintains class sizes below fifteen. Pages attend the school for two hours each day in a mixed class setting with House and Senate Pages. Using activities, technology, and guest speakers, the group endeavors down a path of learning focused on the three branches of government, the lawmaking process, and the importance of civil discourse. The capstone project is a mock committee hearing that takes place in the actual hearing rooms and is streamed on TVW.org for families, friends, and educators to observe.

Pages receive a stipend of $35 per day and may apply for the Gina Grant Bull Memorial Legislative Page Scholarship to help offset costs of paging.

The Assistant Page School Teacher alternates with the Page School Teacher in delivering classroom instruction during school sessions each day. During the time when they are not actively involved in the classroom, the assistant teacher works in the office on routine weekly projects such as preparing schedules for mock committee hearings, editing photos for the weekly newsletter, preparing teaching documents or confirming guest speakers for the following week.

Find out more about the page school curriculum and activities by visiting: www.leg.wa.gov/PageSchool/Pages/default.aspx

Expected Contribution

Assist in creating the weekly Page School Newsletter.

Assist in teaching and evaluating the Page School curriculum.

Continuously research to provide up to date resources and information.

Help coordinate weekly guest speakers.

Make full use of technology and teach Pages how to use available online resources.

Work cooperatively with the Page Staff in managing page responsibilities and maintaining an environment that is intellectually stimulating and respectful.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications of a Successful Candidate:

Associates degree in Political Science, Education, Communications, History, or related field. Familiarity with Washington State Legislature and the ability to remain non-partisan.

Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively as a team with staff while staying calm in a fast-paced and stressful environment.

Ability to work with students with diverse backgrounds and interests.

Flexibility, patience, experience, and enthusiasm working closely with students ages 14-16.

Working knowledge of Excel, MS Word, Outlook, and managing multiple phone lines.

Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Additional Preferred Experience:

Experience working with elected officials, the Washington State Legislature or other comparable environment.

Experience as a K-12 educator.

Conditions of Employment/Working Conditions

This position requires an onsite/in-person presence and must be able to frequently work more than 40 hours per week or adjust normally scheduled hours, which may include evening, weekends, and holidays during session.

This position requires ability to pass a Washington State Patrol background check.

Term of Employment

During the regular legislative session, approximately January through April.

Benefits

The salary for this position is $3,033 monthly. This position is not eligible for benefits due to the project duration.

To Apply

Apply here

The Washington State Legislature is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, disability, honorably discharged veteran, or military status, or using a trained service animal by a person with a disability. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, including those listed above and those with other diverse life experiences.

Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact House ADA Coordinator Kyle Overmiller at kyle.overmiller@leg.wa.gov

or 360-786-7271, or TTD 1-800-635-9993. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1-800-676-3777 or www.washingtonrelay.com

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