Due Process Clerk – Grade IV

Position:  Due Process Clerk – Grade IV 
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8 hours per day, 10 month
Start Date: TBD
Pay:  Starting pay is $19.25 –  $21.89 per hour dependent on qualifications.
Benefits:  Benefits available per the clerical labor agreement which can be found online at:  https://www.isd622.org/Page/310

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of relevant clerical experience
• Strong communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills including word processing, database, and spreadsheet programs
• Highly organized and flexible
• Skilled in prioritizing tasks, multi-tasking, and record-keeping
• Self-motivated with the ability to function with minimal supervision
• Ability to travel between sites 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent
• Experience in a K-12 school environment

Responsibilities:

• The Student Services Due Process Clerk will support the work of the Special Education departments in schools through customer, clerical, and due process support.
• Assist IEP case managers with the scheduling of IEP team meetings; manage and maintain the building special education timeline electronic calendar.  Manage room assignments for meetings and/or testing with front office staff.
• Maintain the building special education master caseload spreadsheet; regularly inform IEP case managers of current status of caseload (timelines).
• Maintain special education files: 
  • Monitor file for appropriate due process content, ensuring inclusion of all due process documents.  Maintain them in chronological order.
  • Monitor checkout procedure; maintain access log.
  • Prepare files for transition to another program or building within the district. 
  • Send inactive files to the DEC Student Services office for archiving.
  • Document information in the team communication log
• Assist in requesting and acquiring school records for students new to the district; at minimum: 
  • Current IEP
  • Current ESR
  • Current Progress Report
  • Current Prior Written Notice
• Disseminate due process correspondence and paperwork in accordance with Pupil Data Privacy regulations and procedures. 
• Participate in scheduled Due Process Clerk meetings and trainings.
• Begin Sped Forms due process record by picking up the record and/or adopting the existing IEP.
• Collaborate with district support staff to ensure due process is complete. 
• Process documents, complete filing, finalizing and mailings of required documents.
• Experience with special education due process paperwork and requirements
• Other duties as assigned

ISD 622 is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.