Secretary , Special Education; Rate

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Title: Secretary 4 - Special Education

Location: Central High School

Reports To: Building Principal and Special Education Department Head

Work Schedule/FLSA Status: Full-time, 10 month / Non-Exempt - 8 hours per day

Salary

Schedule:

This is a negotiated position. Wages are administrated consistent with the negotiated agreement.

2026 - 2027 Hourly Rate: $22.58 Per Hour

Position

Purpose:

Performs a wide variety of duties, some of a confidential nature. Performs general secretarial duties which may be required but not limited to answering phones, basic computer functions, typing, filing, copying, distributing mail, proofreading, etc. Provides monitoring of students as needed. To assist the Special Education Division at the school level.

• Maintains compliance by accurately entering special education related data.
• Providing customer service to families.
• Scheduling IEP, MDT and other Special Education meetings.
• Maintain an organized calendar for special education staff.
• Filling out Special Education related forms.
• Mailing paperwork to families.
• Data entry - progress reports.
• Maintaining working files for Teachers.
• Submitting electronic paperwork to the Special Education department in a timely manner.
• Completes copy requests for special education teachers and as needed.
• Uses mail merge function to create labels, certificates, mailings, and files regularly.
• Creates programs, rosters, certificates, and other word processing documents.
• Follows oral and written directions accurately.
• Supports the Special Education staff.
• Distribute USPS and interschool mail.

Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal or other administrative staff as designated by the Superintendent.

Equipment: This position requires the ability to use basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine. Must always comply with OPS’s guidelines for equipment use.

Travel: Limited travel may be required.

• Works in standard office and school building environments
• Occasional overtime may be required by the supervisor.
• Must have organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read and use information from written materials and visual displays.
• Ability to work in standing/walking positions on a frequent basis throughout the work shift.
• Ability to bend, kneel, stoop and maintain balance while performing job related tasks.
• Ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities
• Additional demands may be required upon request from the Supervisor

• Contact personnel within the district and with customers and vendors.
• Will be working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day to day tasks.
• Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues.
• Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service.

• In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave.
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee’s supervisor or building administrator.
• All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of Omaha Public Schools…