Special Education Clerk (26-27 SY) - Austin MS

IRVING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

SPECIAL EDUCATION CLERK

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Special Education Clerk WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Nonexempt

REPORTS TO: Principal PAY GRADE: Paraprofessional 035 (187 Days)

DEPARTMENT: Assigned School DATE REVISED: June 2009

PRIMARY PURPOSE: 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:

Minimum Education/Certification:

• 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 RESPONSBILITIES:

Directly supervises none.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: 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.