Special Education Secretary - Bailey ES (Start Date 11/02/26)
About the role
To assist with efficient compliance to state-mandated special education procedures in the building.
Essential Duties
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Arranges meetings between staff members and parents to obtain permission to test, to determine eligibility for special education services, and to sign required forms as requested by staff members and/or parents.
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Maintains an ample supply of forms which are currently required by law for special education placement.
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Maintains current program participation and event codes in the Education Management Information System (EMIS) for each special education student.
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Maintains current and accurate EMIS information to the Central Office for State reporting.
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Affords assistance in scheduling and notifying staff members and parents of annual Individualized Education Program (IEP) reviews and three-year Re-evaluations for special education students.
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Affords assistance in scheduling and notifying staff members and parents of Section 504 on Response to Intervention (RTI) meetings.
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Maintains an accurate, duplicate, confidential file for each special education student in the building; sends original file to Central Office.
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Processes confidential correspondence between staff members, Central Office personnel, parents of special education students, and private psychologists, psychiatrists, physicians.
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Obtains, organizes and distributes pertinent data regarding special education students or programs, as requested.
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Screens, then greets visitors, and helps maintain building security.
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Withdraws students and records student attendance in accordance with state laws and Board policy.
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Troubleshoots copier related issues.
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Performs clinic duties as needed; such as, dispensing medication, first aid, etc.
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Places, receives, and correctly forwards telephone calls to voice mailboxes or classroom phones.
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Distributes incoming mail; U.S., intra-district, UPS, etc.
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Ensures the safety of students.
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Establishes and maintains cooperative professional relationships.
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Remains free of any alcohol or nonprescription controlled substance and abuse of any prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout employment in the district.
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Exhibits professional behavior, emotional stability, and sound judgment.
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Serves as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, and intelligent human beings.
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Understands the legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in, and practice of, ethical principles and democratic values.
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Maintains confidentiality and respect for confidential information at all times.
Qualifications
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A high school diploma or training and experience that are considered equivalent.
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A reasonable knowledge of computer, filing, and office equipment.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality.
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Ability to communicate effectively with adults and children, in person and via the telephone or email.
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Ability to set priorities and work well under pressure.
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Must be detailed oriented and have the ability to work without direction.
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Courteous and friendly personality.
Pay
$22.13/HR. - $24.46/HR.
Schedule
211 Days (183 Days; 8 Paid holidays); 8 hours per day excluding lunch.