ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (SPECIAL EDUCATION)

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Description

✨ Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! ✨

Rite of Passage is hiring for a Full-Time Administrative Assistant for Special Education at The Arkansas Juvenile Assessment and Treatment Center (AJATC) in Bryant, Arkansas!

The Arkansas Juvenile Assessment and Treatment Center (AJATC) is a secure residential program for at-risk male and female youth, located on 110 acres just outside of Little Rock, AR. Through our specialized programming, AJATC promotes a normalized high school experience, offers a safe environment, and provides opportunities for positive change. Our mission is to empower both youth and staff to reach their highest potential.

Our campus includes residential student dormitories, an on-site school and library, vocational training programs, a chapel, gymnasium, medical clinic, and outdoor recreation areas. We welcome ALL who are passionate about making a difference — so come as you are and grow with us!

💰 Pay : Starting at $18.00 / hour , with potential to increase based on experience

🕒 Schedule : Full-Time, Monday–Friday

What You’ll Do :

The Administrative Assistant for Special Education provides critical support to the Special Education Department by assisting with daily operations, communication, and compliance tasks. In this role, you will :

Maintain and organize student special education files and records

Assist with scheduling and coordinating IEP meetings

Communicate with staff, guardians, and external partners regarding student services

Prepare reports, forms, and correspondence related to special education documentation

Support the SPED Coordinator and teachers with compliance tracking and submissions

Assist with data entry and database maintenance for student progress and services

Provide general administrative support to the Education Department as needed

Your attention to detail and organizational skills will help ensure that all documentation and processes meet state and federal special education requirements.

To Be Considered, You Should :

Possess a high school diploma or equivalent (college coursework preferred)

Have one year of administrative or clerical experience (experience in an educational setting preferred)

Be at least 21 years of age

Be able to pass a criminal background check , drug test , physical , and TB test

Be able to pass a search of the child and adult abuse central registry

✨ Apply today and make a difference in the lives of youth! ✨

After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, Rite of Passage continues its legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a Full-Time Administrative Assistant for Special Education , you’ll be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to creating a positive, supportive environment for the youth we serve — while building a fulfilling career with opportunities for growth and impact.

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Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Preferred

Thought Provoking

: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity :

Motivations

Preferred

Work-Life Balance

: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

Goal Completion

: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Self-Starter

: Inspired to perform without outside help :

Education

Required

High School or better.

Preferred

High School or better.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications