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Hanover County Public School

Administrative Assistant II - Special Education Department

Hanover County Public School, Ashland, Virginia, United States, 23005


Salary:

$37,166.40 - $59,466.24 Annually

Location :

Ashland, VA

Job Type:

Full Time

Job Number:

03339

Department:

SPED Department

Opening Date:

11/01/2024

Closing Date:

11/11/2024 12:00 AM Eastern

Description

General Responsibilities:

Performs professional and administrative tasks requiring thorough knowledge of departmental operations and functions. Responsible for planning, organizing and directing the administrative and clerical functions of the department and/or assigned specific program or project responsibility. Work involves the ability to research, collect data, analyze and publish information. Work is performed under general supervision with considerable latitude for independent judgment.

Essential Duties:

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Performs administrative tasks for department director and assistant director, as well as personnel within department;

Performs administrative tasks from the Infant and Toddler Connection to support their billing and overall programming;

Coordinates activities and acts as liaison with staff within the department as well as other departments on matters of mutual interest such as professional learning;

Communicates effectively with staff, parents, and community and is able to direct them to an appropriate source of information;

Acts independently on administrative matters within established policies and procedures;

Manages agendas, schedules and researches and compiles information;

Maintains and prepares statistical reports for department and division use analyzing information from the special education management program and student information system;

Assist with coordination of meetings, special events, materials, lunches, refreshments, etc. for various committee meetings;

Prepare replies to correspondence from brief dictated notes or on own initiative;

Assist with maintaining special education files and records;

Exercises discretion and independence in applying policies and procedures;

Acts independently on administrative matters within established policies and procedures;

Communicates effectively with students, parents, staff and administration

Interprets, applies and explains applicable laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures;

Performs other duties as assigned in accordance with school division policies and practices.

Qualifications: KSA's, Education

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Extensive knowledge of public administration policies and procedures, computer software programs, and general management practices and procedures; thorough knowledge of departmental activities, procedures and organization; considerable knowledge of the operations, practices and techniques of school division; ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of others; ability to follow complex oral and written directions; ability to maintain complex records and prepare reports from such records; ability to work under pressure and make decisions in accordance with laws, ordinances, regulations, and established procedures; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public, government officials, and other county employees. Coordinate administrative activities which require frequent contact with executives, the public, other agencies and campus officials. May attend meetings to relay and collect information. Ability to use a variety of software applications, including Google applications and Microsoft Office.

Education and Experience:

A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications

Required: High school diploma. Minimum three years' experience in administrative/clerical assistance roles, including recordkeeping, report and document creation and use of diverse technology equipment and applications to complete tasks.

Preferred: Associate's degree in Business Administration or related subject.

Terms of Employment

Location:

Central Services

Work Schedule:

12 Months, 261 Days, 8 Hours

Paygrade:

10

Salary Scale:

Uniform

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Physical requirements and Disclaimer

Physical Conditions:

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. May need the ability for a wide range of motion to include climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting approximately 32 lbs, grasping and manipulating. May involve repetitive motions and long periods of sitting at a desk or computer.

Health Benefits

- Eligible to all employees who work more than 20 hours per week

Health Insurance

- Hanover County Public Schools offers 3 health insurance plans through Aetna and contributes significantly toward the monthly premium. An opt-out credit is available for full-time and part-time employees who do not participate. For those who participate in the High Deductible Plan, HCPS contributes annually to a Health Savings Account and employees can choose to contribute more to that account.Dental Insurance

- HCPS offers two plan options through Aetna.Vision Insurance

- HCPS offers a vision plan through VSP.Time Off Benefits *

Paid Holidays

- 10- month and 11-month personnel follow the School Calendar. 12-month full-time classified employees receive 13 holidays per year (9 designated days and 4 floating days).Vacation

- 12-month employees earn 1 day of leave per month for their first four years of service, 1.25 days for 5 - 9 years of service, and 1.5 days for 10 or more years of service.Sick Leave

- Full-time employees earn one sick leave day per month (10 - 12 depending on length of contract) with unlimited accrual. Part-time employees will earn sick leave on a prorated basis.Personal Leave

- Full-time employees earn two days per year the first 3 years of service and 3 days per year with 3 or more years of service.*Sick leave benefits are subject to change

Savings & Retirement

VRS Retirement

- Employees who work more than 5.5 hours per day participate in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS). The benefit is 95% paid for by Hanover County Schools.VRS Hybrid Retirement Optional Contribution Plan

- HCPS offers an additional plan for Hybrid employees who can choose to contribute up to an additional 4% in voluntary contributions to the defined contribution component of the Hybrid Retirement Plan each month, which is matched to a maximum of 2.5% by HCPS.Retirement Savings Plans

- HCPS offers 403(b) and 457 plans through Empower. These plans allow employees to set aside pre or post tax dollars for retirement. HCPS contributes $250/year toward 403(b) account for non-VRS eligible employees. Any HCPS employee can make contributions to these plans.Premium Conversion/Section 125

- HCPS allows employees to take insurance premium deductions on pre-tax basis.Flexible Spending Accounts

- HCPS offers a Medical FSA and a Dependent Care FSA for eligible expenses.Income Protection & Security

Life Insurance

-Paid for 100% by HCPS for VRS eligible employees. The benefit is two times annual salary for natural death and 4 times annual salary for accidental death. Additional life insurance is available for purchase to cover spouse and children or to increase employee benefit.Sick Leave Bank

- Income protection for up to 45 days due to a catastrophic illnesses/injury . Available to part-time, and VRS Plan 1 and 2 employees who enroll.Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

- Job protected leave for family or own serious health conditions. Contact Francesca Jones at 804-365-4688 for more information.Long-Term Disability

- Paid for 100% by HCPS for full and part-time employees. Benefits begin at 180 days and offers up to 60% income replacement.Short-Term Disability

-Optional benefit for short-term disability for part-time and VRS Plan 1 and 2 employees. Employees may choose a 14 or 44 day waiting period and a 40% or 60% income replacement for up to 6 months.Voluntary Benefits

Eligible to all employees who work more than 20 hours per week

- Optional supplemental plans offered through Pierce Insurance include:

Accident InsuranceCritical Illness InsuranceHospital Indemnity InsuranceCancer InsuranceLife Insurance with Long Term CareLegal and Identity Theft ProtectionPet Insurance

Additional Benefits

Direct DepositMembership in Virginia Credit UnionEmployee Assistance ProgramNew Teacher Mentoring ProgramTuition Reimbursement up to $800VDOE teacher license renewal fees paid by HCPSFree admission to home athletic events during regular seasonWellness Programs including annual flu vaccinations.The Hanover County School Board does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, disability or national origin in its employment practices or educational programs and activities. The Director for Special Education is designated as coordinator for non-discrimination for access to and implementation of programs under Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources is designated as coordinator for non-discrimination regarding personnel matters under Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. To contact Hanover County Public Schools by phone, you may call (804) 365-4500.

AgencyHanover County Public SchoolsAddress Hanover County Public Schools200 Berkley StreetAshland, Virginia, 23005 Phone804-365-4500Website