Senior Special Education Technician # 220

Stockton Unified School District•Stockton, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Special Education Technician performs specialized and technical work involving the collection, compilation, processing, and reporting of information and data used to deliver special education services throughout Stockton Unified School District. The position receives general supervision from the Director of Special Education or the Special Education Administrator. The role supports district-wide enrollment reporting for special education students and assigned programs, maintains student records and information related to Individual Education Programs (IEPs), and assists with Community Advisory Committee meetings and special education forms. The technician uses automated systems to enter and maintain records, responds to questions from administrators, teachers, parents, and others, and may train teachers and other personnel on departmental software. The position is performed in an indoor work environment and requires regular, prompt attendance. Applicants must submit a letter of interest, a completed classified online application, a current resume, and a valid typing certificate from SUSD’s Stockton School for Adults showing a minimum typing speed of 50 words per minute.

Requirements

Education and/or training and experience equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
Three years of responsible and complex clerical work and record keeping, preferably in a school setting.
Two years of experience as a Special Education Technician or equivalent experience.
Two years of performance evaluations at the Exceeds Standards level.
Demonstrated independence, analytical skills, initiative, willingness to take on increased responsibilities, and strong interpersonal skills.
Concurrence of both the Special Education Administrator and Director of Special Education/SELPA.
Valid typing certificate issued by SUSD’s Stockton School for Adults showing a minimum speed of 50 words per minute; satisfactory typing testing is required by the closing date.
Knowledge of office methods, practices, procedures, and equipment; district policies and procedures; and oral and written communication skills.
High proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to learn and apply attendance accounting rules, regulations, and procedures; maintain accurate records; perform mathematical calculations accurately; and type at 50 words per minute.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships; prioritize work and meet deadlines; follow instructions; multitask; learn quickly; handle difficult situations with poise; and remain highly organized.
Ability to set up databases using a computer and carry out oral and written directions.
Physical capability sufficient to perform the job tasks.

Responsibilities

Receive, compile, and report district-wide special education student enrollment using various data sources and programs.
Receive, compile, and report district-wide enrollment for assigned Special Day Class, Resource Specialist Programs, and Designated Instructional and Related Services.
Receive, compile, and report district-wide and county enrollment for Day Treatment Program and nonpublic schools.
Assist the Special Education administrator with Community Advisory Committee meetings and updating or ordering special education forms.
Collect and compile records, information, data, and files related to special education students; review and enter information related to students’ Individual Education Programs (IEPs).
Use automated systems, including Goal View, SASI, and OPTIX, to enter and maintain special education student records.
Interact with administrators, teachers, parents, and others to answer questions and provide support and information about special education services.
Train teachers and other personnel on technical software used by the department.
Maintain regular and prompt attendance.
Perform related duties as assigned.