Special Education Clerical Support

Harvest Preparatory Academy • Yuma, AZ

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About The Position

Oversees all daily operations for school Special education department front counter, manages phones and assists parents, students and staff members Duties: Receives and screens telephone calls and visitors; takes messages for staff; assists visitors by answering questions or providing information regarding school and District policies and procedures; types and translates documents; coordinates distribution of materials to staff and parents as needed. Assists parents with questions regarding schedule and classes; schedules meetings; documents SPED meeting and items as needed; operates office equipment such as copiers, fax machines, computers and other equipment. Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Three (3) years experience in office and/or clerical

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual
• Knowledge of District and school policies and procedures
• Knowledge of reception and telephone etiquette and techniques
• Knowledge of general clerical and record-keeping techniques
• Knowledge of standard office practices, principles and methods
• Knowledge of Special Education laws and requirements
• Skill in the use of a personal computer and related software
• Skill in English composition, grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Skill in verbal and written communication
• Skill in following oral and written instructions
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships

Responsibilities

• Receives and screens telephone calls and visitors
• Takes messages for staff
• Assists visitors by answering questions or providing information regarding school and District policies and procedures
• Types and translates documents
• Coordinates distribution of materials to staff and parents as needed
• Assists parents with questions regarding schedule and classes
• Schedules meetings
• Documents SPED meeting and items as needed
• Operates office equipment such as copiers, fax machines, computers and other equipment
• Performs related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED