Primary Purpose:

Performs office/clerical duties for the special education department as instructed by the Director of Special Education.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High School Diploma or GED.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Bilingual a plus.
• Proficient word processing and data entry skills
• Working knowledge of basic office procedures.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of general office equipment.
• Ability to work well with campus staff.
• Ability to work well with parents/guardians.
• Ability to remain calm in a stressful situation.

Experience:

• Minimum of three years clerical experience.
• Computer skills.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Familiar with Child Find process.
• Experience with ECI referral process.
• Experience with contacting outside agencies regarding unenrolled students.
• Assists in entering student data into the Success Ed.
• Sets up, maintains and records all special education student information under the direction of the assessment specialists/speech staff.
• Maintains current special education eligibility folders by updating information each time there is an ARD, parent correspondence or a Full Individual Evaluation Report (FIE) is reviewed.
• Gathers information from all Admission, Review and Dismissal Committee (ARD) meetings and proofs for completion of all parts.
• Demonstrates dependability and punctuality by exercising regular attendance and promptness.
• Maintains professional ethics and exercises self-control over actions and words with students, parents, and staff members.
• Adheres to federal, state and local policies and procedures related to special education issues.
• Maintains confidentiality of student records.
• Follows district and building policies.
• Performs related duties requested by the director, assessment staff, and program manager.
• The forgoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to communicate effectively, concentrate, understand verbal instructions, differentiate, read and maintain emotional control.
• Ability to lift and/or carry light weight (under 15 pounds).
• Reach, perform repetitive hand motions, hear, speak, and sit for a prolonged amount of time.
• Works with frequent interruptions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Equipment Used:

Basic office equipment.