Capital District Beginnings is an Educational Agency providing services for children with special needs in the Capital District. Named a Best Workplace of the Capital Region by the Times Union since 2021 and celebrating 40 years of supporting children with disabilities in their natural learning environment.
Beginnings is seeking a Special Education Site Secretary which supports our Classrooms and Community Based Staff which includes Special Education Teachers and Therapists.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate, prepare and send out communications to school districts, counties, and families both through hard mail and email
- Maintain organized and accurate paper and electronic child files
- Process scripts to doctor’s offices
- Complete mailings for new students
- Prepare, mail, and file evaluation letters and packets
- Prepare, mail, and file evaluation reports
- Prepare, mail, and file Annual Reviews
- Prepare, mail, and file quarterly reports
- Maintain progress notes and claim reports
- Communicate with and coordinate child transportation
- Communicate with teachers, parents, doctors and staff throughout the school day
- Maintain strict confidentiality of child information
- Complete required mailings and faxes in a timely manner.
Minimum Education/Experience Required
High School Diploma/GED
Must have at least (3) three years of strong secretarial experience
Experience with School Districts and/or County Offices is preferred
Language Abilities
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, memos, and workplace policies. Ability to analyze, interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, procedures and governmental regulations. Ability to write professional correspondence. Ability to write procedures and organizational policies. Ability to speak effectively with other employees and/or consumers. Ability to present formal information in one-on-one and small group situations. Ability to present information and respond to questions. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must: Work inside (C)
The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
