Primary Purpose:

To assume leadership in managing office operations, such as correspondence preparation, file maintenance, and material preparation for the Special Services Department.

Qualifications:

            Education/Certification:

            High School Diploma or equivalency

            Paraprofessional Certification (will need to obtain if not already certified)

            Special Knowledge/Skills:

            Previous secretarial experience, preferred

            Proficient typing, file maintenance, computer, and organizational skills

            Willingness to learn laws associated with special education student files.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Manages all routine office procedures.
2. Orders and maintains office supplies as needed.
3. Assists in clerical duties such as typing, duplication, and filing materials.
4. Follows acceptable procedures in receiving and returning telephone communications.
5. Assists in the organization and maintenance of confidential files.
6. Assists in maintaining records of student referrals, evaluation, and ARD committee meetings.
7. Alerts the diagnostician to any problem or special information concerning the special education department in the school.
8. Assists with the preparation of special projects, proposals, and reports.
9. Assists in maintaining computer information for the special education materials retrieval system.
10. Assists in maintaining computer information for all individual student records.
11. Exemplifies high standards of ethical conduct according to Board Policy.
12. Displays tolerance necessary for accepting supervision for and criticism of duty performance.
13. Works in harmony with supervisory, faculty, and peer personnel.
14. Uses professional information discreetly, judiciously, and confidentially.
15. Supports administrative policy.
16. Represents the school system to the community in a positive, professional way.
17. Maintains a sincere, friendly attitude toward parents to insure communication.
18. Performs other duties as assigned.

 Supervisory Responsibilities

            NONE

Working Conditions

            Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

            Work with frequent interruptions.  Need to maintain emotional control in stressful situations.  Requires prolonged use              of telephones and computers.