Secretary - Special Education Programs

Full Time
Downingtown, PA 19335
Posted
Job description
    JobID: 2751

    Position Type:
    Secretarial & Administrative Support/Secretary
    Date Posted:
    5/5/2023
    Location:
    ESC
    Closing Date:
    05/18/2023

    At the present time, a vacancy exists for a secretarial position within the Student Services division of the Chester County Intermediate Unit. This position will directly support the supervisor of our technical high school learning support programs as well as our school based emotiional support programs and transition pathways program.

    The CCIU is a dynamic educational service agency providing quality, innovative and cost-effective programs and services to enhance the lives of students, educators and members of our communities.

    The CCIU provides services to the 12 school districts in Chester County. This includes services to nearly 86,000 public and non-public school students and over 6,000 educators. The Chester County Intermediate Unit is one of 29 regional educational agencies established by law in Pennsylvania in 1971. Working between the Pennsylvania State Department of Education and the local school districts, the Intermediate Unit's mission is to provide services that can be offered most economically at the regional level.

    Are you motivated to create brighter futures for students, families, and the entire community? If so, we want you on Team CCIU! At the CCIU, we pride ourselves on the creativity, dedication, and collaborative spirit that our employees bring to their work every day, and we know that achieving success together takes a team approach!

    We strive to hire exceptional, diverse, and passionate individuals that help us achieve our vision of acting as educational leaders who contribute to a better Chester County and beyond.

    If you are looking for an exciting, challenging opportunity to grow your career, don’t wait – apply today to make Team CCIU even stronger tomorrow!

    The CCIU is currently offering a sign on bonus of up to $1,500 for new candidates who apply and are subsequently hired for a permanent position (full-time or part-time) between March 16, 2023, and October 31, 2023. More information will be shared with eligible individuals at the time of hire.

    Quick Facts:
    Location: Educational Services Center (ESC) - 455 Boot Road, Downingtown, PA 19335
    Benefits Eligible: Yes
    Anticipated start date: 7/1
    Schedule/Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM or 8 AM - 4 PM; 12 month position (260 days)
    Exempt Status: Non-exempt position
    Salaried or Hourly: Salaried
    Remote Work Available: Some remote may be possible but is not guaranteed

    Qualifications:

    • High school diploma or GED equivalency required
    • Bachelor's degree in communications or related field preferred
    • 1-3 years office experience required; 3-5 years office experience preferred
    • Must have exemplary secretarial skills, including word processing, typing and proofreading
    • Must have exemplary customer service skills
    • Must have strong communication skills
    • Must have strong computer skills in Word, Database and Spreadsheet software programs
    • Desktop publishing, web-based publishing and survey software skills preferred
    • Must be able to work occasional nights and weekends to support CCIU events


    Duties & Responsibilities:

    • Provide secretarial support to programs and positions associated with the supervisor's assigned programs, and providing administrative support to various other processes in Student Services.
    • Monitoring and implementing requirements of a special education office and requirements of funded programs and marketplace services.
    • Daily activities require independent thinking and immediate decision-making.
    • Demonstrate excellent computer skills and ability to use email, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software and databases.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, sound organizational skills and good judgment.
    • Provide customer service to internal and external customers.
    • Work with members of the division to ensure all reports are accurate.
    • Schedule meetings and send letters to parents, students and sending schools as needed.
    • Other duties as assigned by supervisor


    Salary Range:

    • Support Hay, Band 10, Nonexempt
    • Annual salary range: $39,468 - $49,335; placement on salary scale dependent upon years of experience in similar role


    Support Staff Benefits:

    • Excellent medical, prescription, vision and dental coverage at minimal cost to employee
    • If medical, prescription, vision and dental coverage is not needed, up to $1,000 in opt-out payments available
    • Life insurance in amount of 1x annual salary paid by CCIU
    • Long-term disability insurance effective 31st day of illness/injury
    • Retirement through PSERS, PA's Public School Employees Retirement System
    • Worker's Compensation
    • New employees accrue sick, vacation, personal days annually
    • Tuition reimbursement - 80% of 6 credits per year
    • ...and much more!


    SD

    Equal Opportunity Employer
    Chester County Intermediate Unit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Chester County Intermediate Unit ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Chester County Intermediate Unit has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at 484-237-5085.

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