JOB TITLE:             SPECIAL EDUCATION CLERK

 

REPORTS TO:        Principal

 

JOB GOAL:             Assist the educational diagnostician and speech/language pathologist with the management of special education records.  Work under the general supervision of the principal and the immediate direction of an educational diagnostician or speech/language pathologist.

 

TERMS OF

EMPLOYMENT:

 

Length of Work Year and Salary:

 

Para 035 pay scale (187 days)

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

            Education/Certification:

 

                        Educational Aide I Paraprofessional Certificate

                        High School Diploma or GED

                       

            Special Knowledge/Skills:

 

Ability to use the computer proficiently for word processing, email, and spreadsheets.

Ability to work well with children with disabilities

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions

Effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

                       

            Experience: 

 

Experience working with children/students, parents, or persons with disabilities

Experience in a clerical position

 

MAJOR PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

 

1. Maintain confidentiality

 

2. Keep accurate records of students with disabilities and furnish to appropriate personnel in a timely manner

 

3. Assist diagnostician and/or SLP in maintaining, copying, transferring confidential folders as required

 

4. Perform other duties that enhance the safety, security, and instructional needs of the campus as requested

 

5. Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and legal/local board policies

 

6. Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned

 

7. Work with special education staff to schedule ARD meetings

 

8. Mail information to parents in a timely manner

 

9. Distribute information to school staff

 

10. Maintain a roster of students who receive special education services

 

11. Enter and maintain information into the special education data management system as required

 

 

EQUIPMENT USED:

 

Copier, facsimile, computer/peripherals, adaptive equipment

 

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

 

            Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

 

Maintain emotional control under stress

May be required to lift or transfer students to and from wheelchair or assist with

positioning students with physical disabilities

Possible exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases

Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling

Frequent computer use

 

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The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.