Secretary Special Education

Job Title

Starting Date: 2026-2027 School Year

Reports To: Supervisor, Special Education

Work Year: 12 months

Work Day: Assignment may be made in any shift per the negotiated agreement

Salary Range: Appropriate step on Support Staff Salary Schedule-Commensurate with experience/education

Qualifications Include But Not Limited To:

• High School Diploma or GED, Post-secondary training or equivalent work experience is advantageous
• Excellent computer skills with speed and accuracy in Google, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; desktop publishing, spreadsheet and database management. (Skills test may be required)
• Knowledge/Experience working in PowerSchool and special education documents preferred
• Excellent skills in transcription, composition, spelling and punctuation
• Excellent planning, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work alone or as an effective team member in a common office environment in a large multifaceted organization
• Excellent oral and written communications skills with students/parents/employers/educators
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload to meet periods of peak demand
• Must be willing to be cross trained in other department as required
• General office duties as needed including greeting/assisting visitors, answering phones, record keeping, and filing principles/procedures
• Understanding the critical need and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent human relation skills with a demonstrated ability to handle challenging situations in a professional and calm manner
• Occasional requirement to lift and carry office supplies and materials up to a maximum of 50 pounds
• Documented evidence of a clear criminal record

Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To:

• Maintain complete and accurate records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation
• Actively assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulation and Board Policy
• Work collaboratively and effectively with Penta Administration, Staff and Member-School Personnel and community agencies
• Work under the guidelines of Penta's Mission Statement and goals
• Attend district and state professional development events
• Remain free of any non-prescribed controlled substance or alcohol abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the district
• Assume any other responsibilities as assigned by the Board of Education, Superintendent, Career Technical Director, Supervisor, or their designee(s)

Deadline: Open until filled. Submit letter of interest, application and rsum.

Penta Career Center hereby gives notice that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, disability/handicap, age, citizenship status, or veteran status in its educational programs, activities, employment policies, or admission policies and practices, as required by law. Penta has a Section 504, Title VI, and Title IX coordinator.

September 2026