Assessment Tech/Clerical Aide - Early Childhood Special Education

Position Type:

Support Staff/Paraprofessional/Assessment Tech

Date Posted:

5/14/2024

Location:

District-wide

Date Available:

2024-25 School Year

Closing Date:

Open until filled

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I. TITLE: Preschool Assessment Technician and Clerical Aide

II. QUALIFICATIONS:

A. High School Diploma.

B. Demonstrated aptitude for the work to be performed.

C. Ability to follow standardized test directions and operate computerized scoring of the tests.

D. Strong organizational skills.

E. Competence in intermediate computer skill; i.e. e-mail, word processing, etc.

F. Must have own transportation; mileage will be reimbursed by the district.

G. Ability to work with staff, students, and the public.

H. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

III. REPORTS TO: Director of Student Services.

IV. JOB GOAL:

To support the delivery of School District 91's written, taught, tested and reported curriculum and contribute to maximizing student achievement.

To administer individual achievement tests at the Direction of the School Psychologists and to do observations to enable the Psychologists to identify those students eligible for services.

V. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Attends preschool department meeting and provides clerical support.

B. Maintains electronic databases for preschool.

C. Will assist and support with the Infant Toddler process.

D. Administers individual achievement tests in accordance with the training provided.

E. Conducts assessment procedures in accordance with the training provided.

F. Performs observations as requested by a school psychologist.

G. Operates computerized scoring of the test instruments. Prints assessment results using software programs designed to score tests.

H. Maintains professional conduct and appearance.

I. Strives to improve and maintain job skills through training and inservice as directed.

J. Organizes and implements screening and evaluation schedules. Prepares for two evaluation teams and prepares BDI evaluation kits.

K. Makes phone calls and/or sends letters as a reminder for screening and/or full evaluation appointments.

L. Prepares consent and authorization forms, files, and other required paperwork for screenings and evaluations.

M. Forwards speech screening information to the Speech Language Pathologist.

N. Schedules additional testing as needed.

O. Ensures the contact log and tracking record have been updated.

P. Prepares completed test files for Early Childhood Specialist by gathering information, preparing cover, and entering scores for use in the Eligibility Report.

Q. Compiles Medicaid information, and prepares forms for signatures.

R. Prepares compliance file.

S. Maintains a filing system for those not qualifying for preschool.

T. Checks records against SASI and sends records out to the schools.

U. Completes all paperwork as assigned.

V. Maintains high standards of ethical behavior and confidentiality.

W. Has regular and predictable attendance.

VI. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Performs all other duties as assigned.

VII. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a full-time position scheduled for 6 hours per day during the school year. Benefits will be in accordance with approved Board policy. Wages will be in accordance with the Classified Salary Schedule as a Grade 5 $15.63 $16.39 per hour depending on experience.

This is an "at will" position in that the employer or employee may terminate employment at any time or for any reason consistent with applicable state or federal law. The "employment at will" policy cannot be changed verbally or in writing, unless the change is specifically authorized in writing and expressly approved by the Board of Trustees of District 91.

VIII. EVALUATION:

Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the Director of Student Services in accordance with the Board's policy on the evaluation of classified personnel.

This position has been given an overall physical classification of light duty.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or disability. In addition, interview preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations. If you need special accommodations to satisfy testing requirements, please contact Human Resources.