Special Education Clerk

AKFCS; Worcester, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

403(b) & Roth403(b) with Match

Stipend for Professional Development

YMCA Discounts

Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

Job summary

Abby Kelley Foster Public Charter School in Worcester, MA is seeking a Special Education Clerk to provide secretarial and clerical support for the SPED department at the school level.

The role involves maintaining all SPED files, ensuring compliance with DESE regulations, assisting with enrollments and IEP meetings, and handling records requests and data entry with discretion.

Strong organization, attention to detail, and teamwork are essential to support administrators, teachers, and families.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s Degree or higher in Administration, Education, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of Administrative Assistant experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and student information/special education databases.
• Working knowledge of DESE Special Education Regulations (603 CMR 28.00) and state reporting preferred.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and accurate with record-keeping.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for parents, staff, and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all SPED paper and electronic files, including IEPs, ETRs, and related services records.
• Ensure compliance with DESE regulations and timelines (603 CMR 28.00).
• Coordinate with teachers, psychologists, and service providers to gather documents and file reports.
• Assist Team Chair in scheduling and preparing IEP meetings and reviews.
• Prepare and issue required SPED documents to parents and maintain logs.
• Facilitate new student enrollments and process incoming SPED records.
• Contact external districts to request and process incoming/outgoing records within timeframes (24 hours).
• Maintain up-to-date files for monthly reviews and DESE audits.
• Organize active and withdrawn folders per state retention schedules.
• Communicate confidential information appropriately with parents and staff.
• Provide general office support and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or higher in Administration, Education, or related field

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office Suite

Student information databases

Job description

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Worcester, MA, US

Salary Range: $26,920.00 To $43,576.00 Annually

Reports To: Director of Special Education, Director of Governance, and Building Principal

Job Description: The Special Education Clerk is responsible for providing secretarial and clerical support for the Special Education department at the school level. This position assists the Director of Pupil Services, Director of School Governance, Building Principals, and Team Chairperson(s) in maintaining all special education files for students with disabilities in a well-organized, compliant manner. The position also performs related activities including facilitating special education enrollments in cooperation with enrollment clerks, performing data entry into state and district databases, processing external records requests, and performing general office duties.

This job description outlines the core duties and responsibilities for the position. It is not meant to be an exhaustive list of all tasks that may be required in this role. The ideal candidate should be flexible and adaptable in meeting the evolving needs of the District.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain all paper and electronic special education files for students with disabilities, including Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Evaluation Team Reports (ETRs), and related services records.
• Ensure all files and documentation strictly comply with Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) regulations and timelines (e.g., 603 CMR 28.00).
• Coordinate with special education teachers, psychologists, and related service providers to gather missing documents, obtain signature pages, and file reports promptly.
• Assist Team Chairperson(s) in scheduling and preparing for IEP Initial, Annual Review, and Re-evaluation meetings in accordance with DESE mandate timelines.
• Complete and issue required special education documentation to parents/guardians (e.g., meeting invitations, IEPs, progress reports, and Written Prior Notices) and maintain internal tracking logs.
• Work alongside enrollment clerks to facilitate new student enrollments, process incoming special education records, and upload files into appropriate district and DESE-compliant databases.
• Contact external school districts to request incoming student records and process outgoing record requests from outside school systems/agencies within prescribed timeframes (24 hours).
• Maintain up-to-date electronic and paper files in preparation for monthly administrative reviews and DESE Tiered Focused Monitoring (TFM) audits.
• Organize active and withdrawn student folders in compliance with DESE state record retention schedules.
• Communicate tactfully with parents, staff, and outside agencies while maintaining strict confidentiality regarding student information.
• Provide general office support and perform other duties as assigned by supervising administrators.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s Degree or higher in Administration, Education, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as an Administrative Assistant preferred.
• High level of proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and student information/special education databases.
• Working knowledge of DESE Special Education Regulations (603 CMR 28.00) and state reporting expectations preferred.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and efficient with exceptional accuracy in record-keeping.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills (verbal and written) for working with parents, staff, and external agencies.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Requirements

• Background check and fingerprinting as required by Massachusetts state regulations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Completion of any required training or certifications as mandated by the district.

Applicants who are hired for this position and are found to have provided falsified or inaccurate information during the application process are subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Compensation and Benefits

10-Month, Full-Time Salary Position with compensation relevant to experience. AKFCS also provides a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:

• Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System (MTRS): Not Eligible
• Life Insurance
• 403(b) & ROTH403(b) with Match
• Stipend for Professional/Personal Development
• YMCA Discounts
• Comprehensive Private Leave of Absence Program (PFML)
• Sick Time with Sick Bank
• Personal and Vacation Days
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Abby Kelley Foster Public Charter School is an affirmative action employer, ensuring that its programs and facilities are accessible to the public. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, religion, disability, gender identity, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, national origin, homelessness, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status or class protected by state or federal law.

Abby Kelley Foster Public Charter School Mission

The mission of the Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School is to assist families in their role as primary educators of their students by providing a liberal arts education representative of diverse works and global perspectives and aimed at academic excellence, musical competence, and character formation.