Special Services Administrative Assistant

POSITION TITLE: Administrative Assistant DEPARTMENT: Special Services PAY SCHEDULE: $45,000-$55,000 - Salary to commensurate with education and experience EFFECTIVE: Immediate

Job Summary: Provide professional administrative assistance and support to the Director of Special Services. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and be able to resolve problems independently which may range from routine inquiries to more complex, multi-step decision-making requirements.

Qualifications: High School graduate or equivalent-Required Bachelor Degree preferred At least 3 years of experience in Administrative Assistance in public schools or business sector preferred. Must be neat in appearance, have a pleasant personality, and ability to greet the public and get along and work with others. Intermediate to advanced expertise in the use of Microsoft Office Programs, i.e., Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, and Google Suite. Efficiently operates standard office equipment. Ability to establish timelines, attend to details, and demonstrate capacity to see projects through to completion. Ability to work a flexible schedule, as required, for meetings, and grant preparation for submission. Aptitude and ability to quickly master computer programs and databases, as they become available and/or as current programs are updated and revised. Evidence of skill in written and verbal communication. Experience in maintaining budgets and generating reports. Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage tasks efficiently, assumes responsibility, and maintains confidentiality. Evidence of a desirable work record (i.e., low absenteeism, flexibility, good performance, good time manager). Responsible for keeping up-to-date student records, including enrollment procedures, and requests for student records. Must be able to maintain comprehensive records and files. Attention to detail and skilled in proofreading. Must have the ability to work under pressure Ability to work in a multicultural setting.

Responsibilities: Able to interpret and read Individual Education Plans (IEPS) to assess proper placement and compliance. Competent in MiStar Student Accounting Software in order to enter, modify, and correct student enrollment and IEP information. Able to properly discuss special education enrollment process with parents and guardians. Ability to collect, organize, and inspect Medicaid data in order to bill for services. Able to organize and regularly update staff lists and student caseloads for accurate pupil accounting. Able to organize student lists and data in order to correctly enter pupil count information. Possess interpersonal skills needed to coordinate with other Wayne RESA districts, center programs, and transportation departments.

Able to communicate effectively with other departments such as finance and transportation to provide all services determined by IEP. Possess knowledge of federal requirements for early on services. Understands IDEA flow through grant and all guidelines for expenditures. Maintains activity and revolving accounts as assigned. Maintains student accounting records, such as Registry of the Handicapped, etc. Translate dictation of psychological reports provided by therapists. Assists special education staff with clerical duties. Maintains records on referrals, new enrollments, etc. Maintenance of office files. Responsible for telephone communications. Performs other duties, as may be related to the position.

This posting should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position or that this is the exclusive list of job functions or expectations associated with this position. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required for this position.

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 job functions:

The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds in supplies which requires bending, stooping and lifting. The employee must be able to use a variety of office equipment. The employee must use hands and arms to manipulate objects. The employee must use keyboards, tools and other controls. The employee must sit and stand for long periods of time. The employee must have normal vision and hearing with or without aid. The employee must be able to move about assigned location during the day.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job:

The noise level in the work environment will vary and can range from soft to moderate. The employee is required to interact with staff, and occasionally with parents / guardians, students, and the public.

Application Procedure: Internal: Email a letter of interest to Onisia Martin, Director of Special Services at ommartin@romulusk12.org , and Kevin Brock at kdbrock@romulusk12.org External: Apply online at www.romulusk12.org. Closing: Until Filled ROMULUS COMMUNITY SCHOOOLS NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

No person applying for employment at Romulus Community Schools shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment. We are an equal opportunity employer.