Secretary - SPED Coordinator

Secretary - SPED Coordinator (Miller Park)

Lees Summit R-7 School District MILLER PARK - LEES SUMMIT , Missouri Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Lees Summit R-7 School District

Job : 5899987
Final date to receive applications: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 24, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

2026-27 School Year

217 days/year

7.5 hours/day

Purpose Statement

The job of Secretary Department/Program/School - SPED (Special Education) Coordinator was established for the purpose/s of providing a variety of secretarial supporttoassigned administrators and/or department; establishing and maintaining department records; coordinating assigned projects, and compiling and distributing a wide variety of material and reports.

Essential Functions

• Compiles data (e.g.work orders, budget reports, specialized reports, personnel records, etc.)for the purpose of preparing reports or processing requests.
• Coordinates assigned projects and/or program components (e.g. proper distribution of materials to a variety of departments, arrangements for conferences, meetings, travel requirements, etc.)for the purpose of completing activities and/or delivering services in a timely fashion.
• Maintains a variety of manual and electronic documents, files and records (e.g. work orders, timesheets,requests,etc.)for the purpose of providing up-to-date information and/or historical reference in accordance with established administrative guidelines and legal requirements.
• Maintains the inventory of supplies and materials (e.g.forms, office supplies, etc.)for the purpose of ensuring items' availability.
• Prepares a variety of correspondence, reports and other materials (e.g. letters, memorandums, minutes, charts, periodic and ad-hoc reports, etc.)for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
• Processes a variety of documents and materials(e.g. timesheets, work orders, requisitions, travel reimbursements, etc.)for the purpose of disseminating information in compliance with established administrative guidelines.
• Researches assigned topics for the purpose of providing information that addresses school operations.
• Responds to inquiries from a variety of internal and external parties (e.g. district staff, other schools, government agencies, the general public, students, etc.)for the purpose of providing information, facilitating communication among parties and/or providing direction.

• Attends department and/or in-service meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment; using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.

Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: commonly accepted office application software and machines; and vocational standards.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings and/or events; gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes, and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data, and utilize job-related equipment.

Problem-solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem-solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines, and problem-solving with equipment is limitedtomoderate.

Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; working with detailed information/data, and working in multiple locations (by assignment).

Responsibility

Responsibilities include:

working under direct supervision using standardized routines; providing information and/or advising others;and operating within a defined budget. The utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job functions.

There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.

Working Environment

The usual…