Secretary - SPED Coordinator (Miller Park)

MILLER PARK; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

MILLER PARK in Lees Summit, Missouri is seeking a Secretary - SPED Coordinator to support administrators and coordinate SPED operations for the 2026-27 school year. The role involves data management, reporting, and keeping office records updated.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, ability to handle confidential information, and the capacity to work across departments. The position is full-time with a standard 7.5-hour day and 217 days per year.

Qualifications

• Operates standard office equipment and uses common software applications.
• Maintains accurate records and documents.
• Supports multiple departments with data handling and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Compiles data for reports and requests.
• Coordinates projects and distributes materials across departments.
• Maintains documents, files and records with up-to-date information.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and forms.
• Prepares correspondence and reports for documentation.
• Processes documents and travel reimbursements per guidelines.
• Researches topics to support school operations.
• Responds to inquiries from staff, other schools, and the public.

Skills

Office equipment

Software applications

Record keeping

Interdepartment coordination

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Secretary - SPED Coordinator (Miller Park)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5899987
Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 24, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

2026-27 School Year

217 days/year

7.5 hours/day

Purpose Statement

The job of Secretary Department/Program/School - SPED (Special Education) Coordinator was established for the purpose/s of providing a variety of secretarial supporttoassigned administrators and/or department; establishing and maintaining department records; coordinating assigned projects, and compiling and distributing a wide variety of material and reports.

Essential Functions

• Compiles data (e.g.work orders, budget reports, specialized reports, personnel records, etc.)for the purpose of preparing reports or processing requests.
• Coordinates assigned projects and/or program components (e.g. proper distribution of materials to a variety of departments, arrangements for conferences, meetings, travel requirements, etc.)for the purpose of completing activities and/or delivering servicesin a timely fashion.
• Maintains a variety of manual and electronic documents, files and records (e.g. work orders, timesheets,requests,etc.)for the purpose of providing up-to-date information and/or historical reference in accordance with established administrative guidelines and legal requirements.
• Maintains the inventory of supplies and materials (e.g.forms, office supplies, etc.)for the purpose of ensuring items' availability.
• Prepares a variety of correspondence, reports and other materials (e.g. letters, memorandums, minutes, charts, periodic and ad-hoc reports, etc.)for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
• Processes a variety of documents and materials(e.g. timesheets, work orders, requisitions, travel reimbursements, etc.)for the purpose of disseminating information in compliance with established administrative guidelines.
• Researches assigned topics for the purpose of providing information that addresses school operations.
• Responds to inquiries from a variety of internal and external parties (e.g. district staff, other schools, government agencies, the generalpublic, students, etc.)for the purpose of providing information, facilitating communication among parties and/or providing direction.

Other Functions

• Attends department and/or in-service meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment; using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: commonly accepted office application software and machines; and vocational standards.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings and/or events; gather and/or collate data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes, and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data, and utilize job-related equipment. Problem-solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem-solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines, and problem-solving with equipment is limitedtomoderate.Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; working with detailed information/data, and working in multiple locations (by assignment).

Responsibility

Responsibilities include:working under direct supervision using standardized routines; providing information and/or advising others;and operating within a defined budget. The utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job functions.There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity.Generally, the job requires70% sitting,15%walking, and 15% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Experience

Job-relatedexperience is required

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Equivalency

None Specified

RequiredTesting

None Specified

ContinuingEduc/Training

None Specified

Certificates&Licenses

None Specified

Clearances

CriminalJusticeFingerprint/BackgroundClearance

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $20.13 to $28.47 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Secretary

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dawn Harrison , Human Resources Specialist
• 301 NE TUDOR RD
• LEES SUMMIT , Missouri 64086
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]