Special Education Administrative Specialist

Primary Purpose:

Serve as direct support to the Chief Executive Director of Special Education on administrative, legal, and staffing responsibilities. Interfaces with departments, campuses, and employees to provide seamless communication and oversight on time sensitive areas of responsibilities. Oversees the gathering of legal documents for Due Process Hearings and other areas of compliance. Efficiently maintains Special Education staffing records for leadership analysis and decision-making.

Minimum Education/Certification:

 High School Diploma

 5 years advanced secretarial experience; campus and administrative office experience preferred

 Knowledge of Special Education processes and procedures

Special Knowledge/Skills/Experience:

 Ability to multitask while maintaining a calm demeanor

 Strong oral and written communication skills

 Detail oriented with organizational skills

 Demonstrate flexibility and adapting to change

 Exceptional decision making, problem solving, and prioritization skills

 High comfort with technology to assist with system set up and issues

 Promote positive interaction among staff, inter-departmental personnel, campus and department secretaries, and guests

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

 Communicate with administrators, staff, and legal department to coordinate collection of records for Special Ed litigation cases.

 Coordinate record submission between district personnel and Special Education attorneys.

 Monitor timelines for litigation cases and corrective action to ensure district compliance.

 Track Special Education staffing district-wide and for the Department.

 Collaborate with the HR department to ensure accurate record keeping of Special Education staff.

 Process recommendations for new hires to the Special Education department.

 Ensures that vacant positions are tracked accordingly.

 Always maintain confidentiality.

 Ability to multitask while maintaining a calm demeanor.

 Maintain appropriate business hours, professional dress, language, behavior, and work area.

 Demonstrate a high level of knowledge with technology to assist with system set up and issues.

 Demonstrate flexibility and adapting to change.

 Champions teamwork and excellence to uphold the organization and department culture in the work environment.

 Proficient in typing, computer, and word processing; programs may include but are not limited to MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, MUNIS, KRONOS, Skyward, Google Docs, Sheets, Presentations, and understanding overall Google Drive.

 All other duties as assigned. Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

 Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

 Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

 Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

 Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

 May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent districtwide, statewide, and out-of-state travel

 Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress

OTHER: All employees are to follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $227.29 - $284.11 per day

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• No weekends

Ability to Commute:

• Lewisville, TX 75057 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lewisville, TX 75057: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $227 - $284