Special Education Assistant

People Sustaining Kings Valley•Eugene, OR

4d•$19 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Job Summary / Overview: This position performs a broad range of complex clerical and administrative tasks requiring independent judgment and a thorough understanding of the student information system (Synergy), IDEA procedures, and school district operations. Responsibilities include preparing and managing detailed documentation and reports, maintaining accurate and organized records, coordinating special education meetings, and ensuring compliance with all related processes. Additionally, the role involves providing instructional support in Resource and general education classrooms, teaching support classes and electives, and covering classes as needed during IEP meetings. This position is full time.

Requirements

Learn and apply detailed knowledge of the procedures involved in the administration of special education procedures and records maintenance.
Demonstrate strong attention to detail by accurately completing tasks, maintaining precise records, following complex procedures, and reviewing work for errors.
Ensure all documentation, data entry, and communications are highly organized, thorough, error-free, and aligned with program guidelines and compliance requirements.
Navigate a variety of computer systems, enter data, and maintain the accuracy of the information being entered.
Demonstrate highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, and parents.
Work independently and ensure confidentiality.
Work under the pressure of deadlines.
Work with frequent interruptions and preserve an order status of tasks during times of unusually high workload.
Maintain regular and prompt attendance.
High school diploma or GED required
Must be able and willing to work in a structured, disciplined, and high-accountability environment that follows a military-style model and program guidelines.
Required to model and enforce program expectations, including adherence to dress codes, schedules, behavioral standards, and chain of command procedures.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or higher preferred.
Experience in office settings with a focus on managing paperwork, meeting deadlines, and using data entry systems is strongly preferred.
Experience working with students in an educational setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform all case manager assistant duties related to IEP processes, including transferring incoming IEP documents into Synergy, scheduling meetings, conducting student observations, and finalizing IEP paperwork.
Compose memos and correspondence; distribute as necessary to peers, teachers, students, and parents.
Provide instructional support to students in the Resource Room and general education classrooms, teach support classes or electives, substitute for absent teachers, and cover classrooms during IEP meetings as needed.
Stay informed about federal, state, and district laws and policies related to IDEA.
Attend and participate in district CMA meetings.
Maintain various confidential records and files.
Assist with cafeteria duties and supervision.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

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