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Assist in the implementation of efficient office operations within the Special Education Department at the assigned campus by assisting in the scheduling, preparation, and documentation of evaluations and meetings for special education itinerant staff members.

Education/Certification:High school diploma or GEDSome college preferred                 Special Knowledge/Skills:  Proficient computer skills

Electronic and hardcopy file maintenance skills

Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to meet established deadlines, maintain accurate records, and comply with confidentiality requirements

Effective organizational skills with the ability to plan and execute several duties at one time

Effective interaction with others to promote collaboration, positive attitudes, a welcoming atmosphere, and good relations with parents and the community

Basic knowledge of special education terminology and data systems 

Experience:  Minimum of one year of experience in a clerical support or a special education environment preferred

Maintain files for special education students, including data entry, copying, faxing, and filing.

Generate computer reports from District and department databases.

Control quality of documents within eligibility files, both electronic and hardcopy.

Ensure Public Education Information management System (PEIMS) data is imported or reported accurately.

Secure translation/interpretation services when needed and confirm services rendered.

Compile and maintain all hard and soft copies of reports, documents, and recordings.

Prepare, send, and retrieve student hard files that are transferred to other campuses or stored in District archives; maintain a log of archived folders.

Locate files and investigate student records to assist staff and others.

Assist Frisco ISD staff, other districts, parents, and community members with requests.

Direct Child Find referrals to appropriate Child Find Clerk/evaluation staff, maintaining Child Find referral records as appropriate.

Collaborate with campus diagnostician(s) and speech language pathologist(s) to maintain compliance with legal timelines.

Coordinate schedule of evaluations and meetings providing the appropriate notification and invitations to all required attendees.

Provide parents/adult students with notices of admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) committee meetings, tracking responses, and rescheduling as appropriate.

Supply meeting and assessment rooms with necessary materials.

Collaborate with campus data clerk to verify scheduling and appropriate rostering of students.

Respond to record requests from other districts and agencies.

Answer campus special education phone and electronic communication, assist with inquiries, and route to the appropriate staff member.

Assume responsibility for acquiring the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for fulfilling duties.

Frisco ISD retains the right to adjust the responsibilities and assignments of all positions as needed to meet the needs of the District.

Frisco ISD is committed to fostering a collaborative work environment that honors and supports the social and emotional well-being of all.  Employees are expected to interact in a manner that is becoming of educators and promotes high levels of productivity for the benefit of the students we serve.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:Maintain emotional control under stress.  Physical demands may include:  Assisting with positioning students with physical disabilities.  Districtwide travel. Hours may vary.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

The Frisco Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, or disability status of otherwise qualified individuals. FISD does not discriminate on the basis of membership or application for membership in the uniformed services.