Paraprofessional/Administrative Assistant

Description

Paraprofessional/Administrative Assistant

Under the direction and supervision of the Director of Student Services, the Paraprofessional/ Administrative Assistant assists with the direct support of students and staff. The Paraprofessional Administrative Assistant will be responsible for assisting the Student Services department in a variety of tasks, including but not limited to academic student support, day-to-day department operations, coordination of scheduling, translation, and monitoring of communication, record keeping, filing and other areas as needed. 

Location: Split school sites

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide students with individualized and group academic support through instruction and tutoring 
• Assist students with assigned special projects
• Assist staff with implementation of behavioral modification plans
• Encourage students and help maintain a supportive learning environment
• May be required to attend in-service training programs and workshops and other activities, as needed
• Respond to phone and in-person inquiries and requests from students, families, school staff and community members
• Supports in coordination of all related services and/or service providers
• Manages confidential information professionally and appropriately
• Maintains and supports the filing and record-keeping systems for IEP files and clinical documentation
• Translates English to Spanish for parent meetings and workshops, as needed
• Effectively communicate to parents and guardians the special education and English language development process including a process for referrals, evaluations, annual plan reviews, eligibility evaluations as well as parental rights granted by IDEA
• Perform other related duties as assigned

WORK YEAR: 11-month employee

SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITY: None

TERMS: Full-time

BENEFITS: medical, dental, and vision benefits, 403(b) retirement 

Qualifications

Employment Standards, Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Secondary academia and college/career support
• Strong STEM background desired
• Special Education law and processes
• Overall growth and development of children
• Administrative and office filing systems 
• Google Drive and all applicable programs

Ability to: 

• Provide support and services in a school setting;
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with others including administrators, teachers, staff, parents and students;
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally under pressure; 
• Willingness to learn and implement a strength based and family centered approach
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations both orally and in writing;
• Ability to interact in a positive manner with students, parents, staff, and the public; 
• Knowledge of effective counseling techniques and methodology with a diverse student population
• Maintain professional, accurate confidential records which are HIPAA and FERPA compliant;
• Be accessible and approachable, with the ability to listen and be open to new ideas and suggestions regarding services and strategies; 
• Access and use District-adopted web-based systems. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

Minimum education: Bachelor’s Degree with STEM background, strongly desired

2-4 years of experience in education and/or special education

1 year office and/or administrative experience preferred

Ability to communicate fluently in both English and Spanish (verbal and written) highly preferred

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