Special Education Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are

District of Columbia International School (DCI) is a public charter school serving over 1600 racially and economically diverse students in grades 6-12 from across the District of Columbia.

We aim to provide our students with a world-class education that empowers them to follow their passions and change the world.

DCI's education centers on an International Baccalaureate curriculum, advanced language learning in Chinese, Spanish, and French, and a culture focused on student agency supported by 1 : 1 technology.

DCI is hiring a full-time Special Education Administrative Assistant (Bilingual Spanish) . To apply, complete the employment application below and be prepared to upload a copy of your resume and cover letter.

You will need to pass a background check. No phone calls, please.

Position Overview : The Special Education Administrative Assistant assists the Student Support Services Team in all duties necessary for the proper and efficient operation of the Special Education Department.

The Special Education Administrative Assistant will support the Special Education Department with all clerical needs for the day-to-day operations.

Salary Range : Starting salary is determined by education and years of relevant experience. Salaries range from $39,745 - $47,694.

Qualifications : Applicants with an Associate's Degree or higher strongly preferred.

• Bilingual and Biliterate in Spanish and English.
• Strong reading and writing skills in both languages.
• Prior special education and / or school administrative assistant experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexible mindset and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Knowledge of confidentiality requirements.
• Positive, proactive, and independent problem solver.
• Comfortable in a Mac environment.
• Ability to draft and create documents and spreadsheets.

Essential Attributes :

• Interact with parents and students in a professional and inviting manner.
• Assist with interpretations and translations in IEP, 504, and MDT meetings.
• Provide on-going support to the Director of Student Support Services with filing, data analysis, and miscellaneous tasks.
• Support with Special Education class and student needs flexibly, as needed.
• Embrace French, Spanish, and Chinese cultures by leading and participating in cultural activities for faculty and students.
• Commitment to environmentally sustainable business practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Faculty and Staff Development / Benefits : DCI is committed to the principles of servant leadership and to providing faculty and staff with the resources and training they need to provide an excellent education experience for every student and family.

• We have a benefits package that includes health and disability insurance and paid leave.
• We offer teachers daily planning time, professional development, and reasonable class sizes.
• Teachers and staff have the appropriate technology and support to do their work .

DC International School is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural and multilingual environment.