Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

 The Special Education Due Process Clerk will maintain accurate and up-to-date files (computer and hard copy) for all special education students, review incoming records for completeness, and prepare inactive files for archival. Process incoming special education records for case manager use, copy and disseminate  requested information by certified staff.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Notices for team meetings for purposes of evaluation/re-evaluation planning meetings, evaluation/re-evaluation results meetings, intake IEP meetings and annual IEP meetings 

• Notices of proposed Special Education Services 

• IEP’s and other appropriate due process information 

• Track, monitor and complete necessary paperwork for third party billing

• Monitor each cumulative record for legally required contents

•  Track receipt of parental consent for programming, services and evaluation in each student file regularly

•  Assist with maintaining current special education student database 

• Handle requests from other agencies or schools for special education student records 

• Demonstrate excellent judgment and decision making skills regarding responses for requests for information and determining whether additional consultation or records are appropriate 

• Compile and send various physical and electronic materials such as letters, reports, record requests, etc. 

• Complete Uniform Tuition Acknowledgements 

• Mail to district upon enrollment (within 30 days) 

• Communicate with staff in other districts regarding acknowledgements, residency and documentation 

• Track completion and receipt of acknowledgments

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

DESIRED EXPERIENCE 

REQUIRED 

• Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience in a support role position 

• Excellent attention to detail and proficient in multitasking 

• Quick learner who is willing to learn on the job 

• Ability to work with a wide variety of people in a calm, patient, understanding, creative, flexible, student-centered environment 

• Good human relation skills, team player and professional demeanor 

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing 

• Proficient with basic computer programs including but not limited to Microsoft Office products 

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student information at all times

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

HIGHLY PREFERRED 

• Experience working in historically educationally underserved communities and communities of color

Additional Information

COMPENSATION

SALARY: $45,000- 55,000

*In order to establish equitable salary practices; the compensation package is derived from the Regional KIPP Minnesota pay scale and benefits package, which includes medical, dental, life, long-term disability and retirement benefits as well as an annual salary review and revision.

HOW TO APPLY 

We are committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural leadership team and encourage applications from traditionally under-represented backgrounds. Please apply on-line here . 

As an equal opportunity employer, KIPP Minnesota does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other basis made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.