Position Description

Special Education Paraprofessional/Clerk (2024-2025)
Location GH Texas
Job Category Academy - Special Services Faculty (SPED, ESL, 504/MTSS, Intervention, Counseling, Behavior Spec.)
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JOB SPECIFICATION 

Position: Special Education Paraprofessional/Clerk 

Department/Location:  Campus Special Education; Great Hearts Texas DFW and San Antonio 

Reports to:  Special Education Campus Coordinator  

Supervisor:   Campus Headmaster          

FLSA STATUS:Hourly/non-exempt, Full-time                                                     

Major Responsibilities and Duties: 

  • Maintain professional decorum and protect confidentiality of all staff, parents, and students
  • Assist program staff with clerical tasks including copies, compiling work packets, sending information home with students, file and distribute records
  • Monitor completion of compliance tasks/checklists as meetings occur
  • Gather input data required for meetings and evaluations from parents, teachers, and staff as directed by the Campus Coordinator
  • Assist with organization of student records; maintain audit files
  • Prepare compliance reports as requested
  • Communicate with related services providers and assessment staff regarding student availability for services/evaluation
  • Assist Coordinator in tracking timelines for annual meetings/evaluations
  • Assist Coordinator with scheduling of assessments, parent meetings, annual meetings, etc.,
  • Disseminate updated plan information to teachers, as necessary
  • Assist teachers with students with students as instructed by the Campus Special Education Coordinator
  • Maintain professional relationships with staff members and administrators. 

Qualifications: 

Education/Certification: 

  • High School Diploma
  • College preferred 

Special Knowledge/Skills: 

  • General knowledge of public education and federal and state mandated special programs
  • Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent spelling and attention to detail
  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
  • Above average computer skills including Word, Excel, and Microsoft suite, and ability to learn new programs as needed 

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer, copier, etc. 

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting 

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) 

Environment:  School environment                                                                                                        

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; ability to handle high-volume, fast paced workload, detailed oriented, good judgment in handling confidential information, flexibility under pressure is a must. 

Compensation: 

Great Hearts offers a very competitive benefits package and overall compensation will be commensurate with talent, experience, and education.  

Additional Requirements:   

Type of fingerprint clearance: Must possess or obtain valid Texas fingerprint clearance card.   

Physical functions: Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 15 pounds approximately.   

Travel required: May need to travel locally to the various academies within the metro area. 

This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.  

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsible and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. 

Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

 

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