Special Education Clerk; SY - Nimitz High School Job Irving area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Special Education Clerk (26-27 SY) - Nimitz High School

Special Education Clerk

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.

Qualifications:

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

Minimum Experience:

Experience working with children/students, parents, or persons with disabilities
Experience in a clerical position

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

Maintain confidentiality

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

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

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

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

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

Work with special education staff to schedule ARD meetings

Mail information to parents in a timely manner

Distribute information to school staff

Maintain a roster of students who receive special education services

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

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly supervises none.

Working Conditions:

Must maintain emotional control and exercise reasoning and problem solving skills while under stress. Must demonstrate ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written). Should be able to interpret procedures and analyze data for decision-making. Frequent in-district and occasional in-state or national travel. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

Safety:
Contribute to the prevention of accidents and injuries by observing safety rules and District policy, practicing the principles and skills taught in safety training, wearing personal protective equipment as required, reporting injuries and incidences immediately to supervisor, and being proactive in the ongoing efforts to improve and maintain workplace safety.

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.