Office Employee for Special Education and Early Learning

AFSCME POSITION AVAILABLE

POSITION AVAILABLE Office employee Category IV Special Education and Early Learning Departments New Hope Learning Center 8.5 hours daily, 7:00 - 3:30, including 8 hours paid time and 30 minutes of unpaid lunch 45 weeks per year $25.41 to $30.57 per hour plus benefits based on the Office Employee contract Reports to the Director of Early Learning

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide general reception and department phone duties and excellent customer service
• Prepare department informational documents, as directed.
• Assist with creating electronic enrollment records
• Prepare and maintain spreadsheets for documentation of attendance and membership hours.
• Received and process special education referrals
• Collaborate with Early Childhood Family Education and Preschool office staff to fully support the Early Learning program.
• Support with the reviewing and submitting of transportation forms; communicate with parents, licensed staff, and the transportation department as needed.
• Manage department calendar for utilization of space.
• Monitor inventory of supplies and protocols; prepare requisitions as needed.
• Process district staff requests to access interpreters for special education needs.
• Copy and fax as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED required. Some business school training is preferred.
• Computer skills as noted: word processing (Word); database management (Excel); google suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Calendar); districtwide web-based systems (Infinite Campus), e-mail and district staff reporting and purchasing system (Skyward).
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work within deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to attend work regularly and report to work in a timely manner.

Note: Testing is required for this position. Applicants must show proficiency in technology and clerical skills.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE Apply on-line at http://www.applitrack.com/rdale/onlineapp/

POSITION OPEN THROUGH THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2026 CURRENT AFSCME EMPLOYEES HAVE PRIORITY CONSIDERATION

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

Equity is one of District 281 core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students. District 281 will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.