Special Education Office Coordinator

Dublin City Schools; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

8 paid holidays

Job summary

Dublin City Schools is seeking a Special Education Secretary at Bailey Elementary School to support state-mandated procedures and maintain confidential records. The role includes coordinating meetings, managing EMIS data, and assisting with IEP and RTI processes under the Building Administrator's guidance.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, strong computer skills, confidentiality, and excellent communication with staff, parents, and students.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or training and experience that are considered equivalent.
• A reasonable knowledge of computer, filing, and office equipment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate effectively with adults and children, in person and via the telephone or email.
• Ability to set priorities and work well under pressure.
• Must be detailed oriented and have the ability to work without direction.
• Courteous and friendly personality.

Responsibilities

• Arranges meetings between staff members and parents to obtain permission to test, to determine eligibility for special education services, and to sign required forms as requested by staff members and/or parents.
• Maintains an ample supply of forms which are currently required by law for special education placement.
• Maintains current program participation and event codes in the Education Management Information System (EMIS) for each special education student.
• Maintains current and accurate EMIS information to the Central Office for State reporting.
• Assists in scheduling and notifying staff members and parents of annual Individualized Education Program (IEP) reviews and three-year Re-evaluations for special education students.
• Assists in schedule and notifying staff members and parents of Section 504 on Response to Intervention (RTI) meetings.
• Maintains an accurate, duplicate, confidential file for each special education student in the building; sends original file to Central Office.
• Processes confidential correspondence between staff members, Central Office personnel, parents of special education students, and private psychologists, psychiatrists, physicians.
• Obtains, organizes and distributes pertinent data regarding special education students or programs, as requested.
• Screens, then greets visitors, and helps maintain building security.
• Withdraws students and records student attendance in accordance with state laws and Board policy.
• Troubleshoots copier related issues.
• Performs clinic duties as needed; such as, dispensing medication, first aid, etc.
• Places, receives, and correctly forwards telephone calls to voice mailboxes or classroom phones.
• Distributes incoming mail; U.S., intra-district, UPS, etc.
• Ensures the safety of students.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative professional relationships.
• Remains free of any alcohol or nonprescription controlled substance and abuse of any prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout employment in the district.
• Exhibits professional behavior, emotional stability, and sound judgment.
• Serves as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, and intelligent human beings.
• Understands the legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in, and practice of, ethical principles and democratic values.
• Maintains confidentiality and respect for confidential information at all times.
• Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

Skills

Computer skills

Confidentiality

Communication

Prioritization

Detail oriented

Professional demeanor

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMIS

Office equipment

Job description

Dublin City Schools is seeking a Special Education Secretary at Bailey Elementary School to support state-mandated procedures and maintain confidential records. The role includes coordinating meetings, managing EMIS data, and assisting with IEP and RTI processes under the Building Administrator's guidance.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, strong computer skills, confidentiality, and excellent communication with staff, parents, and students.