Clerical Aide, Special Education

Clerical Test Required at Time of Application

Mesa Public Schools is an award-winning district and voted Best Place to Work in Mesa. With over 9,000 employees, we are the largest school district in Arizona. Families have sent generations of students through our schools, as we are the premier educational choice in Arizona.

OVERVIEW:

To perform a variety of clerical tasks following standardized procedures for a Special Education Teacher in support of their position; and to contribute to the efficient operation of the work unit.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School education or equivalent
• Moderate proficiency in typing with good accuracy
• Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc)
• Ability to operate standard office equipment
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and work with frequent interruptions and minimum supervision
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with students, parents, district personnel of all levels and general public; to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with students, parents and district personnel of all levels

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform a variety of clerical tasks (e.g. typing, filing, copying, scheduling, Special Education recordkeeping, etc) following standardized procedures in support of assigned personnel
• Prepare instructional materials for Special Education teachers
• Prepare and process a variety of documents and materials, following established guidelines, to disseminate information to appropriate parties
• Maintain a variety of files and/or records, following established guidelines, to ensure the accurate retrieval of Special Education data for reporting purposes
• Organize testing materials; create and modify schedules pertinent to the site’s Special Education program; organize and prepare materials in support of Special Education tutoring and/or summer school program
• Regular and on-time attendance required
• Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Assist other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities

SUPERVISION

Special Education Teacher

Site Administrator

Clerical test administered on line:

Once you submit your application, a link to our on-line test will be emailed to you.

Testing takes approximately 35 minutes. (Data Entry test -10 minutes)

Clerical Test required for this position:

Application is considered incomplete and will not be eligible for consideration if clerical test results are not on file with Human Resources by closing date.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ORGANIZATION: The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex or gender, sexual orientation, disability, age or marital status.