What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant to Special Education position at Littleton Academy?

Position Type :

Special Education Classified / Admin. Assist. 2 to Special Education

Date Posted : 2 / 28 / 2025

Location :

Education Service Center

Closing Date :

03 / 07 / 2025 "Littleton Public Schools - Big enough to serve you; small enough to know you."

Littleton Public Schools (LPS) is a premier school district located a few miles south of downtown Denver. With approximately 13,000 students, LPS offers a comprehensive education from preschool through Grade 12 at ten elementary schools, four middle schools, three high schools, several alternative programs, a central preschool, and two charter schools. We welcome your interest to join our family and support our 100 Percent Goal : graduating 100 percent of LPS students prepared for meaningful postsecondary opportunities. With a history of close community ties and consistent support from our residents, LPS is not just a place to work but a destination for exceptional educators to establish career long roots, develop professionally, and make meaningful contributions for our students. You belong here!

Position Purpose

Responsible for assisting and supporting the Coordinators of Special Education, including performing administrative, accounting, organizational and reporting tasks as needed. Represent Littleton Public Schools in a positive, professional and informative manner. Keep privileged and sensitive information in strict confidence.

Essential Duties

Provide administrative support to the Coordinators of Special Education
Meet deadlines for multiple Colorado Department of Education staff and student reports throughout the year
Assist staff with Frontline (IEP program) questions and problems
Manage contracts, invoices, and Infinite Campus lines of enrollment for out of district placed students
Manage assessment materials for special education staff, including ordering and distributing to staff
Fulfill special education requests for student IEP records from other districts
Manage diagnostic files of exited students before sending to Central Records
Create training classes in Performance Matters and document attendees
Work cooperatively with the Student Support Services Team and support staff, as well as members of other teams, to ensure smooth flow of work
Receive and return phone calls and communication from parents, principals, staff and community. Schedule meetings and appointments and maintain personal and district calendars with accurate information promptly

Other Duties

Coordinate with other Student Support administrative assistants and team members to support large team projects and functions

Perform other duties as assigned

Back up for other administrative assistant including job postings, hirings, resignations

Education / Certification

High school diploma or equivalent, plus specialized courses in business, secretarial training or related field

Criminal background check required for hire

Experience

Two to five years of experience in a general secretarial position

Knowledge of special education terminology and procedures a plus

Experience with Excel spreadsheets and Google Docs / Sheets

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Oral and written communication skills; English language skills.

Interpersonal relations skills; Customer service and public relations skills; Ability to diffuse and manage volatile and stressful situations.

Personal computer and keyboarding skills; advanced computer hardware and software skills; operating knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office and Google.

Operating knowledge of and experience with general office equipment, including telephones, copier, etc.

Knowledge of operating, installing, supporting and maintaining PCs and associated application software preferred at hire.

Critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Bilingual oral and written communication skills preferred.

Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.

Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions; Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Speaks to students, parents, colleagues, and community with respect and dignity.

Uses team concepts to plan, problem solve, and share space, equipment, resources, and knowledge with coworkers; supports the ideas, efforts, and accomplishments of others.

Recognizes opportunities for improvement and / or implements improved methods within the limits of authority; adapts to changes in responsibilities and work schedule with a positive attitude.

Dresses appropriately for work requirements.

Maintains consistent, regular attendance at work; arrives and leaves work at scheduled times; and follows district procedures for absence reporting.

This is a year round position, 253 days, 8 hours per day - 7 : 30 - 4 : 30

Start date July 1, 2025

Starting salary is Grade 8, 25.51 / hour.

BENEFIT INFORMATION :

Littleton Public Schools offers several competitive and comprehensive benefit packages to employees. Fringe benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 403(b), 401(k), and 457(b) retirement savings plans; and various leave and professional development programs. Additionally as a public employer, LPS participates in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA). For more information about additional benefits or compensation options by employee group, please visit our website at : https : / / littletonpublicschools.net / employee-benefits

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