What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Clerk (26-27 SY) - Nimitz High School position at Irving ISD?
IRVING INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
SPECIAL EDUCATION CLERK
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Special Education Clerk WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Nonexempt
REPORTS TO: Principal PAY GRADE: Paraprofessional 035 (187 Days)
DEPARTMENT: Assigned School DATE REVISED: June 2009
PRIMARY PURPOSE: Assist the educational diagnostician and speech/language pathologist with the management of special education records. Work under the general supervision of the principal and the immediate direction of an educational diagnostician or speech/language pathologist.
Qualifications
Minimum Education/Certification:
Ability to use the computer proficiently for word processing, email, and spreadsheets.
Ability to work well with children with disabilities
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Minimum Experience
Experience working with children/students, parents, or persons with disabilities
Experience in a clerical position
Major Responsibilities And Duties
Directly supervises none.
Working Conditions
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Must maintain emotional control and exercise reasoning and problem solving skills while under stress. Must demonstrate ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written). Should be able to interpret procedures and analyze data for decision-making. Frequent in-district and occasional in-state or national travel. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
Safety: Contribute to the prevention of accidents and injuries by observing safety rules and District policy, practicing the principles and skills taught in safety training, wearing personal protective equipment as required, reporting injuries and incidences immediately to supervisor, and being proactive in the ongoing efforts to improve and maintain workplace safety.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SPECIAL EDUCATION CLERK
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Special Education Clerk WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Nonexempt
REPORTS TO: Principal PAY GRADE: Paraprofessional 035 (187 Days)
DEPARTMENT: Assigned School DATE REVISED: June 2009
PRIMARY PURPOSE: Assist the educational diagnostician and speech/language pathologist with the management of special education records. Work under the general supervision of the principal and the immediate direction of an educational diagnostician or speech/language pathologist.
Qualifications
Minimum Education/Certification:
- Educational Aide I Paraprofessional Certificate
- High School Diploma or GED
Ability to use the computer proficiently for word processing, email, and spreadsheets.
Ability to work well with children with disabilities
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Minimum Experience
Experience working with children/students, parents, or persons with disabilities
Experience in a clerical position
Major Responsibilities And Duties
- Maintain confidentiality
- Keep accurate records of students with disabilities and furnish to appropriate personnel in a timely manner
- Assist diagnostician and/or SLP in maintaining, copying, transferring confidential folders as required
- Perform other duties that enhance the safety, security, and instructional needs of the campus as requested
- Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and legal/local board policies
- Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned
- Work with special education staff to schedule ARD meetings
- Mail information to parents in a timely manner
- Distribute information to school staff
- Maintain a roster of students who receive special education services
- Enter and maintain information into the special education data management system as required
Directly supervises none.
Working Conditions
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Must maintain emotional control and exercise reasoning and problem solving skills while under stress. Must demonstrate ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written). Should be able to interpret procedures and analyze data for decision-making. Frequent in-district and occasional in-state or national travel. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
Safety: Contribute to the prevention of accidents and injuries by observing safety rules and District policy, practicing the principles and skills taught in safety training, wearing personal protective equipment as required, reporting injuries and incidences immediately to supervisor, and being proactive in the ongoing efforts to improve and maintain workplace safety.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.