Coordinator for Special Education and Early Intervention

Northwest Tri-county Intermediate Unit 5; Edinboro (Erie County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Tri-county Intermediate Unit 5 is seeking a Coordinator for Special Education/Early Intervention to support administrators in managing daily activities and special projects.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and 1-3 years of administrative support experience, with proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. The incumbent will coordinate coverage for teachers and aides and assist with service contracts and file reviews.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1-3 years of experience in an administrative support position
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access

Responsibilities

• Support Early Intervention supervisors and project directors by monitoring various program communication tools
• Facilitate and coordinate coverage for classroom teachers, aides, and attendants in conjunction with the AESOP system
• Prepare, manage and verify all Early Intervention Service Purchase Contracts
• Prepare and coordinate the Early Intervention monthly file review
• Support Special Education Director and Assistant Director by monitoring various department activities (e.g. Special Education Mailbox, timesheets, travel vouchers, etc.)
• Coordinate and support Early Intervention verification and self-verification activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Administrative support

MS Office proficiency

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Position Summary:

The Coordinator for Special Education/Early Intervention is responsible for the support of the Special Education and Early Intervention administrators in managing day to day activities and special projects.

Qualifications Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1-3 years of experience in an administrative support position
• Proficiency in multiple software packages to include: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Support Early Intervention supervisors and project directors by monitoring various program communication tools
• Facilitate and coordinate coverage for classroom teachers, aides, and attendants in conjunction with the AESOP system
• Prepare, manage and verify all Early Intervention Service Purchase Contracts
• Prepare and coordinate the Early Intervention monthly file review
• Support Special Education Director and Assistant Director by monitoring various department activities (e.g. Special Education Mailbox, timesheets, travel vouchers, etc.)
• Coordinate and support Early Intervention verification and self-verification activities
• Perform other duties as assigned

Performance Factors/Job Competencies:

• Effectively able to prioritize tasks
• Detail oriented
• Ability to work on a variety of computer based applications
• Able to communicate effectively with internal staff along with those outside of the organization

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. Incumbent must be able to sit at desk for extended periods of time. This role routinely uses standard office equipment with a vast majority of the time utilizing computers to complete daily tasks. Due to travel outside of the home office, candidates are required to have a vehicle and valid driver's license to attend job related duties, meetings, seminars, and trainings.

Physical Demands: (% of time)

Sitting: Frequently (>80%)

Standing: Occasionally (<20%)

Lifting: 0-20lbs. Occasionally (<20%); 20-50 lbs. Occasionally (<20%); Over 50 lbs. Rarely

Travel: Rarely (<10%)

Pushing/Pulling: Rarely (<10%)

Manual Keying/Data Entry: Often (>60%)