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12 Month Administrative Assistant - Special Education- Barnstable High School

JOB GOAL

To perform administrative assistant work of considerable variety and complexity in support of the Coordinator and Assistant Coordinators of Special Education at Barnstable High School

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree preferred. Five years prior experience as an administrative assistant. Ability to interact with staff, parents and the general public in a professional and courteous manner while maintaining confidentiality. Knowledge of state and federal guidelines for special education. Proficient in word processing, use of office machines, computer operations to include use of internet, email, calendars, spreadsheets. Such alternatives to the above as the Director of Special Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO

Coordinator and Assistant Coordinators of Special Education

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare correspondence, reports and other materials of a general, confidential and technical nature. Arrange and confirm appointments and meetings for the Special Education Coordinator. Plan, organize and complete work responsibilities in a professional, courteous and accurate manner. Works with a minimum of supervision. Communicate effectively and confidently via phone and email. Maintain well organized, accurate records and files. Maintain confidentiality of all student and staff information. Process and track Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for all special education students at Barnstable High School. Maintain and update related software files. Facilitate translation of all special education documents for parents whose primary language is not English. Implement emergency procedures if the need arises based on established office policy. Perform any duties or responsibilities in keeping with the scope of the position as assigned by the Coordinator of Special Education.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Typical office conditions: sitting, bending, stooping, filing, occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds of office supplies/files. Close vision at or correctable to normal range.

EVALUATION

Performance of this position will be evaluated yearly by the Coordinator of Special Education in accordance with the School Committee policy for evaluation of classified staff.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a 40 hour per week, 12 month position. Non-affiliated group.