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College Station ISD is Hiring a Clerk, Special Services (SpEd/504) Near College Station, TX
Job Title: Clerk, Special Services (SpEd/504) Reports to: Principal Location: Assigned Campus Pay Grade: Paraprofessional - PG 3 Wage Status: Non-exempt Days Worked: 220 Primary PurposeEnsure efficient operation of campus counseling offices and provide clerical services for special education and 504 staff. QualificationsEducation/Certification:High school diploma or GED Special Knowledge/Skills
Ability to work well with peers
Ability to communicate effectively
Proficient knowledge MS Work software, and file maintenance
Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to use personal computer and software to develop spreadsheets, databases, and word documents
ExperiencePrefer 3 years of clerical support experience, preferably in an education environment Essential Job Functions
Provide clerical assistance to campus 504 Coordinator, Counselors, Educational Diagnosticians, LSSPs, and Speech Pathologists to ensure that required documentation associated with student IAPs and IEPs is distributed as required
Assist with scheduling of 504 meetings, including contacting parents and required staff
Assist with preparation of materials for mailing/emailing
Assist in ensuring original records are filed in a timely manner
Utilize online system to enter data necessary for processing referrals to section 504, preparing for 504 meetings and coordinating with staff
Receive incoming calls, take reliable messages, and route to appropriate staff
Prepare written correspondence forms, schedules, or reports as requested
Prepare meeting agendas and communication as requested
Ensure work is correct, neat, and completed in a reasonable time, and meets, required deadlines.
Greets visitors; responds to questions, provides information, documents, and instructions or directs visitor to appropriate party
Responds to requests for information via mail, phone or in-person; gathers appropriate forms and documents, searches for and copies documents from archived records and forwards to requestor
Maintain physical and computerized files including inventory of mailing lists, student records, logs, and office communication
Attends meetings as required and provide clerical support
Opens sorts and distributes incoming mail and processes outgoing mail as needed
Copies, distributes and files paperwork such as records or general correspondence
Performs data entry into automated programs to track required student information, filings, or other pertinent data, depending on assignment
Prepares correspondence, memos, forms and reports using electronic applications software if assigned, depending on assignment
Expectations
Maintain confidentiality of student information
Accuracy – work is neat and correct and completes all work assigned.
Personal attributes – neat and clean in dress and appearance, works with others in a positive manner, adapts quickly to changing situations, arrives to work on time
Professional Behavior – maintains high level of ethical behavior, avoids gossiping, handles confidential information, avoids speaking ill of other personnel, and avoids doing personal business at work
Student Relations – shows respect to students, shows concern and encouragement for students and has positive attitude when working with students
General Attributes – demonstrates ability to remain calm and withstand pressure
Public Relations – Interacts well with students, parents, teachers, peers, and the general public and promotes a positive image of self and school
Report to work in a timely manner according to assigned schedule
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrator that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position
Travel within the district to assigned locations
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintain confidentiality of information.
Report to work in a timely manner according to assigned schedule.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrator that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position.
Professional Conduct:
Maintain professional interactions with staff, parents, community and visitors.
Demonstrate the ability to remain calm and withstand pressures.
Demonstrate flexibility to change in routine and adapt quickly to changing situations.
Demonstrates respect, courteous to peers and visitors and assist fellow workers willingly.
Avoid speaking badly about the district and district personnel.
Supervisory ResponsibilityNone Equipment UsedPersonal or laptop computer, printer, copier, fax machine, shredder, calculator, telephone, electronic mobile devices, projector, and video display monitor and/or wheelchair lift adaptive equipment and ramps as needed. Working ConditionsPhysical Demands /Mental Demands/ Environmental Factors:The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. Regularly sit, talk or hear; frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; frequent repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; occasionally lift and/or move up to 10-50 pounds; occasionally required to stand, walk reach with hands and arms; vision abilities include close vision; and color vision, regularly work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress; the noise level is usually moderate. The employee may spend long hours in intense concentration which requires attention to detail and high levels of accuracy. There are a number of deadlines associated with this position, which may cause significant stress. The employee must also deal with a wide variety of people on various issues. Predictable and regular attendance expected. This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. College Station Independent School District reserves the right to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or position itself) at anytime as it deems advisable.