Part-Time Special Education Clerk & Typist

North Smithfield School Department; North Smithfield (RI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

North Smithfield School Department in North Smithfield, Rhode Island seeks a part-time Clerk/Typist for the Special Education office to type reports, file materials, and handle daily communications with the educational community.

The position is grant-funded and part-time (19.5 hours). The role requires strong typing, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently under supervision. Immediate start is desired.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Typing at least 40 words per minute.
• Ability to perform a broad range of general office duties.
• Strong grammar, spelling and setup for business correspondence.
• Ability to interact tactfully with teachers, parents and educational staff.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Scheduling for Evaluation Team Meetings across the district.
• Type a variety of special education reports, correspondence, forms and emails.
• File materials and maintain Team records.
• Photocopy, email, scan and route documents as appropriate.
• Answer phones and take/distribute messages as warranted.
• Receive visitors to Special Education Office and direct to appropriate staff.
• Follow up with phone calls to confirm/cancel meetings.
• Understand timelines and notify Team members of deadlines.
• Type and disseminate Team agendas and assignments.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Pupil Personnel Services Director.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

General office duties

Grammar & business correspondence

Interaction with educational community

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma

High School/Trade School degree preferred

Job description

North Smithfield School Department in North Smithfield, Rhode Island seeks a part-time Clerk/Typist for the Special Education office to type reports, file materials, and handle daily communications with the educational community.

The position is grant-funded and part-time (19.5 hours). The role requires strong typing, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently under supervision. Immediate start is desired.