What are the responsibilities and job description for the Secretary - Special Education Curriculum Coordinators position at Arlington Independent School District?
ROLE & PURPOSE
To provide secretarial services for the Special Education Curriculum Coordinators.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION
- High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited institution is required.
EXPERIENCE
- Three years of successful office experience
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
- Proficiency in general office skills.
- Must possess strong organizational skills, customer service, telephone etiquette, administration support, and positive interpersonal skills
- Working knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping
- Knowledgeable in curriculum documents
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, One Drive, etc.)
- Google Suite applications (Docs, G-Mail, Sheets, Slides, Drive, etc.)
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES
I. INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT
- Maintain all materials, curriculum guides, booklets, software, etc., for curricular and instructional services and supports.
II. SCHOOL/ORGANIZATIONAL CLIMATE
- Have a working knowledge of district policies and practices that relate to the department
III. SCHOOL/ORGANIZATIONAL IMPROVEMENT
- Provide clerical and secretarial duties as assigned, including, but not limited to, data entry and processing; spreadsheet and database formation; creating and generating reports, work orders, schedules, inventory on hand and reorder lists; other files, proposals, and documents as needed
IV. ADMINISTRATION & FISCAL/FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
- Track, calculate, generate, and input budgets; format and generate reports and purchase orders based on that information
- Monitor and balance monthly budget reports and grant reports
V. STUDENT MANAGEMENT
- Process, maintain, and track teachers' specialized certifications, campus support requests, interpreter requests, student information, and data
VI. SCHOOL/COMMUNITY RELATIONS
- Perform transactions related to instructional programs in a knowledgeable manner with parents, community, business, and education staff
- Develop, set up, and publish communications such as newsletters, flyers, and handbooks to parents, businesses, community and/or education staff.
VII. PROFESSIONAL GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
- Attend professional development regarding district-wide systems, including data-based programs such as PEIMS and TEAMS
- Develop personal growth in electronic and/or computer-based systems, making the organization and department more efficient.
VIII. OTHER DUTIES
- Any other responsibilities as designated by the Curriculum Coordinator, and/or Director of Special Education.
IX. WORKING CONDITIONS
MENTAL DEMANDS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
- Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment.
- Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping
- Motion: Moderate walking
- Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
- Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise
- Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress, with frequent interruptions.