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Assessment Support Clerk - SPED

Magnolia, TX · On-site

$13.25 - $18.25/hr

Special Services/Assessment Support Clerk Date Posted: 2/6/2026 Location: Special Education Date Available: 2026-27 School Year Closing Date: Open Magnolia ISD Assessment Support Clerk Job Title:

Assessment Support Clerk - SPED

Magnolia, TX · On-site

$13.25 - $18.25/hr

Special Services/Assessment Support Clerk Date Posted: 2/6/2026 Location: Special Education Date Available: 2026-27 School Year Closing Date: Open Magnolia ISD Assessment Support Clerk Job Title:

Assessment Support Clerk - SPED

Magnolia, TX · On-site

$15.75 - $19.25/hr

Assessment Support Clerk Pay Grade: Clerical 2 Reports to: Director of Special Education Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt Dept./School: Special Education Calendar Duty Days: 187 Primary Purpose: Support ...

Assessment Support Clerk - SPED

Conroe, TX · On-site

$16.50 - $20/hr

Assessment Support Clerk Support Educational Diagnosticians, ARD Facilitators, LSSPs and Speech Pathologists in scheduling and notification of ARD/IEP meetings. Contacts parents to remind them of ARD ...

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How much do sped clerk jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for sped clerk in the United States is $19.46, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a sped clerk?

Sped Clerks, or Special Education Clerks, are administrative professionals who support special education departments in schools or school districts. Their responsibilities typically include maintaining accurate student records, assisting with the preparation and organization of Individualized Education Program (IEP) documents, scheduling meetings, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements for special education. Sped Clerks work closely with teachers, administrators, and parents to help facilitate services for students with disabilities. Their organizational skills and attention to detail are essential in ensuring that special education processes run smoothly.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a sped clerk, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Sped Clerk, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a basic understanding of special education processes or records management, usually supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with student information systems (such as PowerSchool or Skyward), proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and sometimes knowledge of IEP management platforms are commonly required. Excellent communication, confidentiality, and multitasking abilities help you effectively support educators, students, and parents. These skills ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with legal requirements, which are vital for protecting student rights and supporting special education programs.

What are some common challenges faced by a sped clerk in managing special education records?

As a Sped Clerk, one of the main challenges is maintaining accurate and up-to-date records for multiple students, often under strict confidentiality guidelines. The role requires close attention to detail when handling Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), meeting deadlines for compliance documentation, and coordinating with teachers, administrators, and parents. Staying organized and adapting to evolving regulations or software systems is essential for success in this position.

What is the difference between Sped Clerk vs Special Education Assistant?

AspectSped ClerkSpecial Education Assistant
CredentialsHigh school diploma; some roles may require additional certificationsHigh school diploma; some positions may require special education training
Work EnvironmentSchool offices, administrative settingsClassrooms, special education settings
Job ResponsibilitiesManaging records, assisting with paperwork, supporting special education staffSupporting students with disabilities, assisting teachers in classroom activities

While both roles support special education, Sped Clerks primarily handle administrative tasks and record-keeping, whereas Special Education Assistants work directly with students and teachers in classroom settings. The roles often overlap but serve different functions within the special education team.

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Registrar - IDEA Elsa (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools

Elsa, TX • On-site

$19.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


IDEA Public Schools rating

6.2

Company rating: 6.2 out of 10

Based on 60 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

430th of 633 rated elementary and secondary schools


Job description

Description

Role Mission: The mission for the Registrar is to achieve 97.5% average daily attendance, 100% enrollment, maintain 100% data accuracy and 100% compliance with IDEA’s attendance procedures. The Registrar organizes all the campus operation tasks with key stakeholders and executes campus operation processes that bind to our student information system (PowerSchool).

What We Offer

 

Compensation:

 

  • Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $19.50 for 0 years of experience an $24.46
  • This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.

 

Other Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include:

  • Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.
  • Tuition Reimbursement: Staff members may apply for up to​ 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
  • Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost.

Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, generous vacation time, referral bonuses and professional development. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.

What You Bring -- Competencies:

  • Mission Focus – focuses on IDEA’s core purpose of getting all students into college
  • Record of Results – holds high expectations for self and others to achieve and surpass intended goals
  • Problem Solving – able to synthesize, analyze, and prioritize data and opportunities to develop strategies for achieving quantifiable goals
  • Communication – effectively conveys information using a variety of channels and techniques
  • Continuous Improvement – proactively identifies opportunities to improve and consistently reflects on past actions to guide future decisions

Qualifications:

  • Education:  HS diploma or GED required
  • Experience:  Experience with records or student information desired

 

What You’ll DoAccountabilities:

 

97.50% ADA for Academy & College Prep

  • Owns the attendance process for College Prep students
  • Works with students, staff and parents to ensure students attend school every day
  • Communicates attendance reporting to staff, including: Chronic absenteeism, Progress Towards Goal by Day, Absence calculator
  • Documents all attendance changes and corrects attendance data within 24 hours
  • Ensure teacher attendance submission is in line with official attendance taking time
  • Ensures all paper rosters are signed and dated (if applicable)
  • Ensures all attendance report submissions are submitted on time

100% Projected Enrollment for Academy & College Prep

  • Paper attendance and student enrollment reconciliation processes solidified two weeks prior to school
  • Enrollment goal is consistently hit every week after the first week of school

100% of Student Records received by the First Week of School (FWOS)

  • Student records are requested timely from other districts
  • All records requests fulfilled within 10 days
  • All PEIMS deadlines are met based on the SIS operating calendar
  • Increase awareness and provide consistent communication with all key stakeholders (PEIMS Data Quality Team – including Academic Counselor, ELL Coordinator, 504 Coordinator, and Cafeteria Manager)
  • Increase awareness with key stakeholders (including ELL Coordinator, 504 Coordinator, HQ SPED Clerk and SPED teachers)
  • 25% of cumulative folders completed by September, 50% by October, and 75% by November
  • Grade Verification, Re-registration, End of Year tasks, PET/PID, School and Section Enrollment Audits, Transcripts are completed timely and accurately

100% of Existing Students Registered by May 1

  • Works closely with parents and business partners to ensure that parents are able to re-register through appropriate channels
  • Campus safe and operational one week before the first day of school
  • Create paper rosters for the official attendance taking period (OATP)
  • Verify enrollment numbers prior to the daily enrollment call
  • If enrollment numbers are not met, create a plan to address the gap

We look for Team and Family who embody the following values and characteristics: 

  • Believes and is committed to our mission and being an agent of change: that all students are capable of getting to and through college  
  • Has demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them 
  • Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly 
  • Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes 
  • Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change 
  • Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization 
  • Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes 
  • We believe in education as a profession and hold ourselves to high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students 

About IDEA Public Schools  

   

At IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools.    

  

IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top high schools lists. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, Ohio, and is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college.     

  

When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality. 

At IDEA the Staff Culture and Belonging Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members.  Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here: https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/#core-values

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At IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools. IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report's top high schools lists. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Ohio, and is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college. When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality.

Industry

Education

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Weslaco, TX, US

Year founded

1998