• Assisting the Director, Special Education and Student Services in daily office administration.
• Completing state reporting related to special education and student services.
• Scheduling meetings for special education reviews (initial and ongoing).
• Maintaining student records and IEP’s related to special education and student services.
• Administering the ACCESS funds process.
• Providing special reports and data requests related to special education and student services.
• Answering phone inquiries within the Special Education and Student Services Office and servicing customers as able within the designated core knowledge areas.
• Servicing walk-in customers within the Special Education and Student Services Office as able within the designated core knowledge areas.
• Performing such other duties as may be required and assigned.

Required Education Level:

High School Diploma or GED

License:

A valid PA driver’s license

Certification:

None

Essential Job Functions:

• Visual acuity to read correspondence, computer screen
• Auditory acuity to be able to use telephone and greet visitors
• Ability to speak clearly and distinctly
• Ability to work as a member of a team
• Must be courteous and able to deal effectively with people
• Must be cooperative, congenial and service-oriented
• Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions
• Ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision
• Ability to read, write and do simple computation
• Ability to use correct grammar, sentence structure and spelling
• Ability to compose clear, concise sentences and paragraphs
• Ability to organize office setting to efficiently accomplish tasks
• Ability to work independently and make work-related decisions
• Ability to exercise good judgment in prioritizing tasks
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to operate office equipment
• Ability to use computer technology efficiently
• Must be a proficient typist

The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.  It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the Upper Dauphin Area School District Superintendent of any and all reasonable accommodation that will be required. Upper Dauphin Area School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.

Preferred Education Level:

Associates Degree

Preferred Certifications:

None

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with special education.

Work Year:

Full-time, 249 Days based on District Schedule

Work Schedule:

8 Hours, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Emergency Management:

Position may involve emergency response activities that extend beyond the normal work day.

Designated  member of Joint School Safety Taskforce which may include working outside normal assignments to assist member school districts.

Job Rate:

Hiring: Current starting job rate based on classification.

Ongoing: As decided annually by the School Board.

Physical Demands:

• Sitting at desk for extended periods
• Standing for limited periods of time
• Frequent bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, grasping
• Light lifting – up to 20 pounds
• Frequent carrying – up to 20 pounds
• Manual dexterity to prepare mailings and use office equipment
• Repetitive movement of fingers and hands for keyboarding

Work Environment:

Office setting (inside).

Equipment to Operate:

Computer, mobile devices, telephone, scanner, calculators, printers and fax machines.