Special Education Secretary
Qualifications :
- High school diploma or GED recognized by the SOE.
- Associate degree with coursework in business, word processing, office procedures and record-keeping preferred.
- Successful experience of an increasingly responsible nature in public service and executive administrative assistance or executive secretarial position preferred.
- Proficient computer and typing skills.
Reports To : Special Education Director
Job Goal : To perform those tasks necessary to assure the successful operation of Office of Special Education.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :
Ability to describe problems and work orally or in writing to supervisor as needed.Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted during work.Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic computations.Ability to use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).Ability to problem-solve job-related issues.Ability to process paperwork accurately according to standardized procedures.Organizational, scheduling, and time management skills.Knowledge of office management procedures.Ability to use standard office equipment such as personal computer, copy machine, fax machine, telephone, etc.Duties & Responsibilities :
Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.Performs all routine clerical duties such as answer phone, make appointments for the Office of Special Education and handle all correspondence, prepare board material, etc.Types project applications, letters, reports, records, purchase orders, communications, and related Special Education Programs activities.Assign appropriate codes and labels for items and expenditures.Secure Special Education files, reports, orders, documents, etc.Assist in verifying grade level, catalog numbers, and prices for purchasing materials and supplies.Assist the director in preparing and finalizing projects and amendments.Maintains an individual equipment and material inventory for each school-wide / targeted assisted attendance area (school).Checks purchase orders against packing slips.Secures assistance for distribution of materials, supplies, and equipment.Obtains and accounts for all materials and equipment for the Special Education DepartmentOperates, enters data and utilizes a computer management system.Consult and assist the director with special projects.Maintain fiscal information, files, and records for grants and other special revenue funds.Performs other job-related tasks as the Special Education Director or Superintendent assigns.Terms Of Employment : Twelve months basis. Salary and work year to be established by the Board.
Evaluation :
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Sumter County Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Services Personnel.
Approved by : Dr. Eric Mackey
Date : 10 / 08 / 2025