Job Description: CLERK ARD SUPPORT SPECIAL POPULATIONS
Job Title: | Clerk ARD Support Special Populations | Duty Days: | 187 |
Reports to: | Director Special Populations | Pay Grade: | 1 |
Dept/School: | Special Populations | Pay Schedule: | Paraprofessional |
Wage/Hour: | Non Exempt | Date Revised: | 9/2020 |
Primary Purpose
To provide clerical assistance to the daily operations of special education support staff.
Qualifications
Education/Certification
- High school diploma or GED
Special Knowledge/Skills
- Proficiency in general office skills
- Must possess strong organizational skills customer service telephone etiquette administration support and positive interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Knowledgeable in the use of Microsoft Word Excel Power Point
- Demonstrate proficiency in handling matters of highly confidential nature
- Must possess personal qualities related to respect for the rights and confidentiality of others
Experience
- One-two years working in special education preferred
Major Responsibilities and Duties
Instructional Management
- Respond to requests and inquiries from a variety of individuals for the purpose of providing information and/or directions as may be required relevant to special education.
- Schedule ARD meetings maintain ARD calendars and contact appropriate personnel and parents.
- Provide clerical duties as assigned; including but not limited to: copying faxing filing scanning and mailing documents related to ARD meetings.
- Input data into and run reports from district student information system management software programs.
- Maintain responsibility for all district purchased and issued equipment and materials to ensure they are complete in good working condition and secure at all times.
Student Management
- Manage tracking system for ARD meeting and evaluation timelines for meeting compliance.
- Perform transactions related to student records management and response to records requests.
Professional Conduct
- Demonstrates ability to remain calm and withstand pressures
- Flexible to changes in routine and adapts quickly to changing situations
- Reliable and responsible attendance and punctuality
- Demonstrates respect courteous to peers and visitors and assist fellow workers willingly
- Avoid speaking ill of the district and district personnel
Other
- Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance
- Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrator that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position
Supervisory Responsibilities
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made if necessary:
- While performing the duties of a classroom teaching aide the employee may frequently be required to stoop reach stand walk lift pull push grasp talk hear see and use repetitive motions.
- While performing these duties of the job the employee may frequently be required to lift and/or move at least 50 pounds of materials or move at least 50 pounds of materials or lift children from wheelchairs onto changing tables etc.
- While performing the duties on the job assignment the employee may frequently be required to deescalate physical aggression including the use of safe non-harmful physical restraint procedures.
- Tools/Equipment Used:Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
- Posture:Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting
- Motion:Repetitive hand motions frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
- Lifting:Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
- Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress