7334 Program Assistant I (Special Education) - SMS

Henderson County Schools • Henderson, KY

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About The Position

BASIC FUNCTION: Perform routine clerical duties in support of a specific program; assist program specialists, coordinators, principals, and others in the implementation of program objectives and activities. KNOWLEDGE OF: Specific program to which assigned. Record-keeping techniques. Operation of a computer terminal and data entry techniques. Oral and written communication skills. Research methods and report writing techniques. Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities. Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Technical aspects of field of specialty. ABILITY TO: Assist with responsible duties for a specific program. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Maintain records and prepare reports. Operate a computer terminal. Prioritize and schedule work. Learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations. Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions. Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines. Work independently with little direction. Meet schedules and time lines.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Supply proof of a high school diploma and passed the Kentucky Paraeducator Assessment OR completion of a minimum of sixty (48) semester hours of study at an institution of higher education OR an associate degree or higher.
• Physical exam
• TB risk assessment
• CAN check
• Drug screen
• State/national criminal background check
• Knowledge of specific program to which assigned
• Knowledge of record-keeping techniques
• Knowledge of operation of a computer terminal and data entry techniques
• Knowledge of oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of research methods and report writing techniques
• Knowledge of laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities
• Knowledge of policies and objectives of assigned program and activities
• Knowledge of interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
• Knowledge of technical aspects of field of specialty
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Ability to operate a computer terminal
• Ability to maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions

Responsibilities

• Perform routine clerical duties in support of a specific program
• Assist program specialists, coordinators, principals, and others in the implementation of program objectives and activities
• Assist with responsible duties for a specific program
• Maintain records and prepare reports
• Prioritize and schedule work
• Learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations
• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines
• Work independently with little direction
• Meet schedules and time lines

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees