Role Description
The Emergent Bilingual Clerk supports school administrators by:
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Processing requests for both new enrollments and withdrawals
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Maintaining student files and records that are both clerical and academic in nature
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Performing routine administrative duties
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Facilitating communications with various stakeholders
This is a full-time position requiring the ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week. The role necessitates maintaining a professional home office without distraction during work hours, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.
This position will offer $15.00 per hour.
Essential functions include:
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Requests specific special programs records for newly enrolled students
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Tracks receipt of requested records to ensure required timelines are met
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Utilizes Sharepoint to access Special Programs Enrollment reports
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Fulfills records requests for withdrawn students within prescribed time frames
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Processes student withdrawals
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Sends special programs notification letters and testing results to parents
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Creates and maintains student files in special programs operating systems
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Maintains K12 and state student-level special programs databases and records (Totalview; RSM; Test Nirvana, Sharepoint, Excel)
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Data entry, ensuring system accuracy, file and data audits
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Monitors and updates Child Find Report and follows up on child find inquiries; updates TVS
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Creates customized reports for various departments as requested
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Assists with Special Programs audits and projects as requested
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Creates and maintains student cumulative special programs files and other student records (Special Education, English Language services, 504 plans, etc.)
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Audits for accuracy on at least an annual basis
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Establishes and maintains secure access to student records
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Ensures proper disposal of student records
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Assists school-based team with compliance requirements such as scheduling IEP/504/EL Team Meetings; maintaining Timeline calendars
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Ensures that school personnel comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Qualifications
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High school diploma or equivalent AND one (1) year of related work experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
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Shows competence and expertise in using various technological systems and software
Requirements
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Excellent organizational and time management skills
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Ability to maintain confidentiality
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Professional experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
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Experience using search engines (internet) for research
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Experience using a student information system and/or other type of database
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Detail oriented, able to identify errors in student data and information
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Able to multi-task, get tasks done quickly and accurately
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Customer service oriented
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Ability to work independently
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Communicate professionally and tactfully through all communications
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Flexible, team-player; adapts to changing office environment
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Ability to travel as required up to 25% of the time
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Ability to pass required background check
Desired Qualifications
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Experience working in a school setting
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Experience working in a virtual environment
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Experience with online meeting platforms
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Experience working with individuals with disabilities
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Experience working with special program rules
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Knowledge of special program paperwork
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Experience in Frontline software
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Experience in state reporting software, TREX, TSDS, etc.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is a home-based position.