Special Education Secretary

Position Type:

Secretarial/Clerical/Secretary - 10 month

Date Posted:

5/21/2024

Location:

Oak Forest

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BREMEN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 228

Midlothian, IL 60445

NTOICE OF POSITION

May 21, 2024

POSITION: Special Education Secretary

STARTING DATE: TBA

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The candidate must have earned a high school diploma

• Clerical experience or training preferred

• Experience in a school setting preferred

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1.Work Year: Ten-month work year.

2.Salary: Salary and fringe benefits to be established by the Board of Education.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: See attached job description.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of Educational Support Personnel.

APPLY TO: Interested applicants should attach a letter of interest and supportive documentation (complete resume, copy of certificate, college credentials and transcripts, and references) to the online application on the District web site at:

https://www.bhsd228.com/jobs

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until position is filled

BREMEN HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 228

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE OF THE POSITION:

Special Education Secretary

LOCATION OF THE POSITION:

Oak Forest High School

REPORTS TO:

Assistant Principal for Student Services and Special Education Coordinator

GENERAL DUTIES:

• To assist in maintaining high quality services for staff, students, parents, and community members who utilize the services assigned to the position.)

• To assist immediate supervisor in carrying out the duties assigned to that position.

• To strive for positive and collegial public relations with the staff, students, parents and community members.

• To maintain confidentiality in all areas assigned to this position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The candidate must have earned a high school diploma

• Proficient computer skills

• Previous office experience

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Possess the ability to speak clearly and to be understood by others.

• Possess the ability to write legibly.

• Demonstrate the ability to effectively use technology / computers.

• Demonstrate effective telephone skills.

• Demonstrate the ability to calmly address individuals using the services offered in the position.

• Possess an acceptable attendance history in prior positions and demonstrate the ability to meet attendance requirements of the designated position.

• Possess a successful work history, supported by references, in a work setting similar to the position for which the candidate is applying.

• Demonstrate confidentiality with sensitive information.

• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.

• Take responsibility for the maintenance of confidential files.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the designated special education cumulative file manager, by maintaining IEP files, including: a sign-out system for file security, filing of documents, and responding to release of information requests.

• Generate and maintain a calendar for appointments, arrange for IEP meetings by taking input from School Psychologists, PPS staff, and case managers. Call parent/guardians to verify dates/times of IEP meetings.

• Type up meeting invitations and distribute/mail copies to all participants and reserve meeting space once dates and times are confirmed.

• Monitor special education lists and coordinate data with PPS staff and Sp Ed Department for IePont reports to ISBE, transportation, etc.

• Copy materials, such as referral packets to out of district placements for School Psychologists and others.

• Assist with the arrangements for testing accommodations for IEP and Section 504 students.

• Attend IEP meetings and enter information on IEPs with IePoint software.

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Ten-month work year. Work day is regular school day for clerical staff. The salary and benefits to be paid according to salary schedules established by the Board of Education.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of Educational Support Staff.

School District 228 is an Equal Opportunity Employer