Evaluation Specialist Clerk/Tele-Therapy Paraprofessional

Wichita Falls Independent School District • Wichita Falls, TX

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About The Position

Assist in the efficient operation of the special education department.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• 48 College hours or TOPS Training through Region 9 ESC
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate
• Proficient typing, word processing, and file maintenance skills
• Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to use computer and software to develop spreadsheets, databases, google forms, pivot tables
• Scan and upload records into data save system
• Maintain professionalism
• Maintain confidentiality
• Two years of clerical experience, preferably in public education environment
• Some experience working with children

Responsibilities

• Provide general clerical support to special education department
• Compile, maintain, and file all students reports, records, and other documents required
• Schedule meeting and appointments and maintain calendar
• Data entry for Indicators
• Run reports in Esped/Frontline
• Prepare student records/ARD to be finalized and uploaded to data system
• Prepare staff meetings agendas, handouts and sign-in sheets for PD trainings
• Ready materials for therapy/testing as requested by therapists/diagnosticians
• Maintain physical and computerized files as requested by therapists/diagnosticians
• Assist department in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports
• Completes and return all forms, reports, referrals and documentation as required
• Contacts parents by phone or mail concerning ARD meetings and files all related correspondence from parents
• Oversee students in a one-on-one or small group setting during tele-therapy sessions.
• Assist in behavior management for students receiving tele-therapy services
• Assume responsibility for learning each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs and making adaptations to meet those needs.
• Work with individual students or small groups of students in skill development as needed during tele-therapy sessions.
• Inform general education and/or special educations teachers regarding the progress, performance, and needs of students who are participating in tele-therapy sessions.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Regular Attendance
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED