Assist in the implementation of efficient office operations within the Special Education department.

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or GED
Some college preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Proficient computer and 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, legal requirements, 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 PEIMS data is imported or reported accurately.

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

Process travel reimbursement and purchase requisitions for the department.

Respond to and direct school-age Child Find referrals to appropriate evaluation staff and maintain Child Find referral records as appropriate.

Respond to record requests from other districts and agencies.

Manage department professional development handouts, courses, and credit.

Monitor Medicaid Random Moment Time Study compliance and submit monthly logs for billing.

Maintain accurate records for state performance plan indicators and private/homeschool reporting.

Answer District department phone and electronic communication, assist with inquiries, and route to the appropriate staff member.

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 FISD staff, other districts, parents, and community members with requests.

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.  District wide travel. Hours may vary.

Special Education General Employee Expectation:

The Special Education Department maintains an expectation that all staff will assume shared responsibility for the health, safety, and confidentiality of all students and adults; which may include implementing, supporting and documenting behavioral intervention strategies and/or providing school health, related, and personal care services.

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.