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About Us and Why We’re Hiring

Nevada County Superintendent of Schools, Special Education Services Department team members are deeply committed to providing a meaningful and individualized educational experience to each of the students within our care. Through continuous reflection we aim to support the development of lifelong skills, helping each child develop academically, socially, emotionally, and as citizens of their classrooms and communities. We hold firmly to the notion that on-going, transparent, and flexible, student family involvement is key to enhancing the lives of our students and their dedicated families.

Our department team members are second to none! Our team is comprised of highly trained, passionate, collaborative, enthusiastic and engaging educators who are committed to creating positive student outcomes. As we work to collaboratively implement each students’ individualized learning plan, we enjoy doing so in a play-based and/or naturalistic manner, allowing each child and staff member autonomy and the change to show up in an authentic manner.

The Special Education Secretary works closely with our department Principal to ensure that our systems run smoothly and efficiently, which in turns, allows our team of educators to focus their time and energy on delivering high-caliber services to the students in our care. Our Secretary and Principal enjoy a collaborative, respectful, and fun working relationship, in order to meet the department’s varying goals. Additionally, our Secretary works with our region’s leading experts in essential Special Education practices, and enjoys being a part of a child-centered learning environments.

We are looking for someone who a compassionate & empathetic person who enjoys working as a cohesive member of a team. Our idea candidate is flexible and calm as needs and priorities change throughout the day, but they are also detail and goal oriented.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

Clerical professional with at least 2 years of experience performing administrative work.

You can type 40 words per minute (and provide an official certificate to show it).

You are comfortably efficient using Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint) and Google Workplace.

You have experience supporting an educational team with clerical work or have experience in a fast-paced office performing office management duties.

You are eager to be part of a team

Working side-by-side with our school educational stakeholders, you’ll:

• Ensure the smooth functioning of our special education office
• Greet visitors and answer telephones to provide information and answer questions regarding County Office and department programs, policies, procedures, and regulations
• Coordinate student transportation services
• Coordinate substitute teacher and paraeducator coverage when our employees out absent
• Maintain student files
• Serve as a liaison between our department and various school districts throughout our county
• Field questions from staff and student families

You’re Our Person If:

• You are warm-hearted
• You are eager to join a group of enthusiastic educators
• You enjoy a fast-paced work environment
• You are excited to be a part of ongoing student success
• You find value in supporting the social and emotional needs of students, student families, and staff members
• You share in our inclusive mindset
• You wish to make a difference in our incredible community

No Outrageous Hours
This position works 5 hours per day Monday thru Friday from 7:00 AM -10:30 AM. This position is paid 213 days (200 Work Days 13 Paid Holidays)

Work During the School Year Only!
Spring Break, Summer Break, October Break, Winter Break...you automatically get all those weeks off. Plus, you get to be paid for all the holidays in between.

Benefits
Due to the short-term nature of this position, health benefits are not provided.

We believe in supporting our employee's mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. We are also proud to offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that offers employees free appointments with licensed therapists, lawyers, and financial advisors.

We also have an active wellness program to keep us all inspired to move our bodies and find healthier ways to live.

Competitive Compensation
The starting salary range for this position is $25.48 (Step 1) - $33.16 (Step 11) per hour for intial step placement, depending on experience.

How to Apply

• Visit our official recruitment page on EdJoin.org here: https://www.edjoin.org/Home/DistrictJobPosting/1959791 and click the red 'Apply' button. You'll be directed to create an account and complete an application.
• Visit an in-person typing test facility to complete a typing test. Only candidates who can type at least 40 words per minute will be considered.
• Attach a letter of introduction, your resume, and 2 recent letters of reference, and your certified typing test results to the application. We have to be strict on this: only candidates who fully complete the application and attach all those documents can be considered for an interview.
• This recruitment is open until filled.

We're excited to hear from you!

P.S. If you're not interested in this position right now, but you know someone who would be a good fit, we'd appreciate you passing this job posting along!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.48 - $36.61 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

Experience:

• Clerical: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person