PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Assist Speech Language Pathologists (SLP) and the Special Education Department in the implementation of special education procedures by supporting all areas of the evaluation and ARD process including but not limited to copying, filing, updating records, distributing required paperwork including notifications to parents and school personnel.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
- High school diploma or GED
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Bilingual Preferred
- Ability to use personal computer and software to develop spreadsheets and databases, and do word processing
- Proficient keyboarding, file maintenance, and 10-key skills
- Ability to meet established deadlines
- Maintain accurate and auditable records
- Attention to detail
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Strong communication both verbal and written, public relations, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Work well with students, parents, community members, and campus staff
Experience:
- Preferred two years of data entry experience
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Collect and organize relevant referral data from the student’s cumulative folder, classroom teacher(s), principal, appropriate support staff, parents, and outside resources as directed by the SLP.
- Process “Notice of ARD” forms by completing appropriate paperwork, mailing ARD reminders to parent(s), and phone call reminders. Maintaining documentation of contact efforts.
- Keep all student folders up to date.
- Copy, file, and distribute ARD-related paperwork as assigned.
- Create letters, memos, forms, and other documents
- Assist in the collection of re-evaluation information by reviewing all enrollment information including but not limited to: home language survey, student course schedule, parent/guardian contact information, and health screening information.
- Distribute required forms for completion to the appropriate personnel involved with the student’s education.
- Keep accurate and up-to-date records by scanning, archiving, and filing IEP documents and all information related to each student.
- Maintain lists and labels.
- Maintain Confidentiality of information.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Comply with policies established by federal and state laws and regulations, and local board policy.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Other
- Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events, as assigned.
- Work cooperatively with campus staff.
- Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Perform other job duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
EQUIPMENT USED:
District computer, printer, copier, scanner, and calculator.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
- Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer
- Maintain emotional control in all situations
- Do medium work effort exerting up to 40 pounds of force
- Occasionally, bend and stoop and reach fully above the head
- Possess acute and/or corrected visual and hearing capabilities
- Possess a high level of mental capability
- Possess good mental health to perform all job requirements
- Be average or better in energy, health, and vitality
- Regular attendance is an essential function.