Special Education Admin Support Specialist

Connections Academy; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnesota Connections Academy seeks a dedicated Special Education Administrative Assistant to support student records, compliance, family engagement, and departmental operations. You will work with SPED staff, general education teams, and families to ensure efficient processes and high-quality service for students receiving special education support.

The role involves accuracy in records management, collaboration across departments, and assisting with forms, referrals, and documentation related

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of similar administrative experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and web-based applications.
• Proficiency with Google applications (Mail, Calendar, Drive, Docs).
• Intermediate MS Excel skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication.
• Ability to maintain privacy and confidentiality (FERPA).
• Customer-focused approach.
• High degree of flexibility and teamwork.
• Note: two-step authentication is required to set up and access all systems if a job offer is extended.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with case managers, Special Education leadership, and Live Services team members to support student needs, problem-solving, and process improvement.
• Participate in weekly and monthly team meetings.
• Prepare, print, and mail instructional materials for students with IEP accommodations and modifications.
• Attend weekly General Education Records Assistant meetings and liaise between departments.
• Act as a point of contact for schools and families regarding Special Education records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Excellent communication

Multitasking

Privacy & confidentiality

Customer-focused

Fast-paced teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

MS Excel

Job description

Minnesota Connections Academy seeks a dedicated Special Education Administrative Assistant to support student records, compliance, family engagement, and departmental operations. You will work with SPED staff, general education teams, and families to ensure efficient processes and high-quality service for students receiving special education support.

The role involves accuracy in records management, collaboration across departments, and assisting with forms, referrals, and documentation related