Student Services Specialist

WORK SCHEDULE:  Full time; 8 hours per day; Monday – Friday 

WORK CALENDAR:  260 day Calendar

CLASSIFICATION:  B-3-1

SALARY:  $49,031 – $54,682  (Prorated based on start date.)
Based on the 2024-2026 Rochester Operations Professional Employees Work Unit Agreement 
Click link below to review the 2024-2026 ROPE Work Unit Agreement containing salary schedule.
ROPE Work Unit Agreement 2024-2026

BENEFITS:  Benefits available for regular positions working an average of 30 hours per week.
Contact Employee Services @ 507-328-4280 for detailed benefits information.  Make sure to reference the exact job posting.

If you have questions regarding a job posting, contact the Office of Human Resources @ 507-328-4321 or email arperrigo@rochesterschools.org 

Job Summary: 

• Third Party Billing
  1. Coordinate on-site training and technical assistance to providers involved with Third Party Billing, including large group trainings and site visits with individual providers (e.g., Speech-Language Pathologists, Nurses, Occupational /Physical Therapists, and Paraprofessionals).
  2. Develop systems that identify all possible billable services that result in generating revenue.
  3. Track timely submission of Third Party reimbursement claims on IEP software and follow up with staff as needed.
  4. Provide consultation and support regarding compliance with Third Party Billing requirements.
  5. Provide data for budgeting and annual reports.
• Student Plans Support
  1. Provide support to staff in all aspects of IEP technology.
  2. Trouble shoot issues and offer technical assistance to staff.
  3. Liaison between staff and the Student Plans help desk.
• Extended School Year Support
  1. Data entry of student information required for Extended School Year.
  2. Tracking of student registration, IEP services and classroom placement.
• Any other duties assigned by supervisor

Qualifications: 

• Excellent interpersonal skills at a level to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Possess or willing to learn office technology skills including word processing, spreadsheets, database software, desktop publishing, and webmaster.
• Ability to understand, investigate, interpret, verity and resolve problems.
• Excellent organizational skills; ability to prioritize while under pressure, work with frequent interruptions, and work independently.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
• Willing to be an active and positive member of the Student Services Team.
• Provide support tas needed to district staff and the public.
• Ability to work with diverse populations.

Commitment to Equity: 
Rochester Public Schools is committed to diversifying its workforce to better reflect the community we serve. We believe the practices used in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, supporting, and promoting staff must include and honor, at every level, those who represent the diverse identities of our schools and community.
https://www.rochesterschools.org/equity-statement 

Common and Shared Accountabilities for All Positions 
Employees of the Rochester Public School District #535 are expected to support the goals, model and promote an environment that is respectful for all, and work collaboratively with other staff to focus on the needs of the learner. A quality, customer focus that conveys a welcome attitude, an adaptability to change, and a desire for continuous improvement is also expected of all employees. In addition, staff are to respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the schools, and be dependable and accountable employees.

District information: To learn more about Rochester Public Schools, visit http://www.rochesterschools.org