SpEd Special Services Secretary

Special Education Secretary

To assist the support of the Special Services Department and the Purchasing Department by providing secretarial, clerical, and record-keeping services. And to maintain all special education records and assist the Director in assuring that state and federal laws and requirements are met.

• High School diploma and some training beyond high school preferred.
• At least two years experience in clerical or secretarial position required.
• Experience working with special education documents would be helpful.
• Ability to type at least 45 words per minute and computer literacy are required.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with staff, parents, and students.
• Able to obtain or possess an Arizona DPS IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Reports to:

Special education Director

• Maintains an accurate list of students being served in the special education program.
• Assures that records for special education are kept confidential.
• Distributes all forms necessary for processing special education students, and keeps teachers informed as new students are added.
• Maintains a database which contains information from which the annual IEP and re-evaluation meetings are scheduled.
• Maintains records regarding referrals, eligibility determination, evaluation results, IEP meetings, re-evaluations, etc.
• Performs a variety of secretarial duties including phone calls, walk-ins, correspondence, maintaining calendar, handling mail, taking care of staff needs, etc.
• Serves as a resource for teachers, parents, and others to answer questions when the Director is not present.
• Is aware of and meets timelines for a variety of special education reports and data collection.
• Assists with Special Education Budget
• Supports the Director of Special Education with the Extended School Year Program.
• Participates in the purchasing of equipment and supplies, and maintains records of purchases and inventory.
• Schedules all IEP, evaluation meetings, reviews, etc.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Terms of Employment: 12 months. Full Time. Employee benefits in accordance with District Policy. Salary Established by the Governing Board.