Washington County School District

Job Description

 

Job Title:               Special Education Department Secretary- Compliance & File Management

Department:          Special Education   

Reports To:           Director of Special Education

FLSA Status:         Non-Exempt

Salary Schedule:    SC-08 (potentially a SC-09)

Prepared By:         Special Education Dept

Prepared Date:      9/6/2005 (revised 5/7/10, 11/3/10)

Approved By:        Human Resources Director

Approved Date:    9/7/05 (revised 5/7/10, 11/3/10)

 

SUMMARY

Compiles and maintains Special Education Department records and provides department secretarial support by performing the following duties.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

 

Provides administrative assistance to the Special Ed Director, Coordinators, Specialists and Secretaries.

 

Assists Goal View Manager and teachers on a daily basis related to student status in Special Education using specialized software (Goal View & Power School).

 

Manages confidential documents and student records using specialized software. (BMI System).

 

Manages student data systems and troubleshoots daily in student data systems (GoalView & Power School).

 

Archives and retrieves confidential documents for students, agencies, and higher education.

 

Audits records and confidential files assuring that compliance in Special Education is followed.

 

Performs regular school site visits to review confidential student file data and work with teachers related to organizational compliance issues related to Special Education.

 

Prepares correspondence to school districts and personnel related to student status.

 

Assists Special Ed staff with special projects as assigned.

 

Provides back up support to Administrative Secretary and related staff.

 

Answers telephone to provide information, take message, or transfer calls.

 

Screens incoming calls and correspondence and responds independently.

 

Greets scheduled visitors and assists a variety of situations.

 

Organizes and maintains confidential file system, and files correspondence and other records.

 

Updates computer data files with a wide variety of student information.

 

Acts as custodian of confidential documents and records.

 

Makes copies of correspondence or other printed materials.

 

Creates and maintains database and spreadsheet files.

 

Prepares outgoing mail and correspondence, including e-mail and faxes.

 

Obtains student information by calling other schools, professional agencies, and parents.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES  None

 

QUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and independently. The requirements listed are representative of the technical knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, correspondence, and procedures.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, and percentages. 

 

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and talk or hear.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.