740 A Diagnosticians Clerical Assistant

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. High School Diploma or GED

  2. Demonstrate interest in and aptitude for work to be performed

  3. Ability to be flexible and to grow professionally

  4. Organizational and communication skills

  5. Keyboarding and computer proficiency

  6. To comply with the "No Child Left Behind" requirements, at least 48 semester hours of college credit or pass a rigorous test to be administered through Region VII.

REPORTS TO:               Special Education Elementary and Secondary Facilitators; and Campus Diagnosticians

JOB GOALS:

  1. Assist diagnostic personnel with clerical duties.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Noncontractual (At-will); Clerical/Technical Paygrade 2 Estimated 185 days;   estimated  8 hours daily Wage/hour status:  nonexempt

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
 

1. Travel between schools, on an as needed basis, to perform duties assigned by diagnosticians.
2. Process "Notice of ARD" forms by completing the form, mailing to parents, sending ARD reminder notices to parents, verbal communication with parents and documentation of contact efforts.
3. Distribute feedback sheets to teachers, collect the data, and file.
4. Complete SER cards and send to Special Education administrative office.
5. Maintain folders in the correct order as mandated by district guidelines as per supervisor's directions.
6. Audit folders for home language survey, SDAA reports, and other records.
7. Copy records as requested by SSA, parents or other schools. etc.
8. Copy records for AEP and send verification to AEP.
9. Receive and direct incoming telephone calls.
10. Get LEP list from campus administrators, file LPAC information for Special Education in the eligibility folder.
11. Assist in the collection of re-evaluation information by reviewing AS-400 enrollment information, home language survey, student class schedule, parent contact information, health screening information and distributing required forms for completion.
12. Access records on the AS-400.
13. Assist in the dissemination of modification sheets.
14. Assist in organizing and collating ARD documents at the completion of ARD meeting.
15. Assist in the preparation of Annual Review Summaries.
16. Promote a positive attitude toward special needs students and services.
17. Comply with directions and instructions from supervisor and performs other tasks and assumes such responsibilities as may be assigned.
18. Maintain positive and cooperative working relationships with colleagues and others in the conduct of district business and demonstrates team work in daily activities.
19. Is prompt, timely and thorough in completing assignments and attending to details accurately.
20. Meet attendance standards and complies with notification procedures for absences.
21. Provide complete and accurate information in the conduct of district business.
22. Comply with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations.
23. Conduct oneself in a professional, ethical manner, in accordance with generally accepted community standards; complies with TEA code of ethics.
24. Adhere to the district's safety policies and procedures.
25. Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
26. Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.

 

EQUIPMENT USED:

Uses calculator, copier, typewriter, computer, fax machine. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:  Reading; ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical Demands/ Environmental Factors:  Moderate standing, walking, stooping, bending, and lifting; work with frequent interruptions; repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer.

The foregoing statements describe the general purposes and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.             12/03 sr