Openings as of 1/4/2025
POSITION SUMMARY: The Education Support Personnel support the overall functioning of LASEC and its member districts through positive customer service, communication, collaboration, data management, and accuracy in the completion of reports. Key to the position is accuracy in entering and maintaining student data in multiple databases and maintaining confidential communication.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide Education Support Services for the LASEC Administrative Team in the utilization of electronic equipment and telecommunications.
Proficient data entry and accuracy checks in electronic databases.
Maintain efficient and well-organized electronic and paper data collection and filing systems, including confidential student and personal files, attendance data, and other mandated reports for local and state reporting.
Provide exceptional customer service related to all stakeholders of the LASEC.
Exhibit a personality demonstrating enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with staff, administration, and the community.
Continual growth through collaboration with fellow staff members and professional learning.
Protect the confidentiality of records and information about students and staff.
Assist the LASEC Administrative Team in the preparation of reports and documents by creating graphics and displays, using word processing and data management, creating an attractive presentation, copying, collating, and distributing the final product.
Assist with special projects as needed and other responsibilities as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
QUALIFICATION AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS: In order to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications, skills, physical demands, and work environment required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Bilingual skills preferred.
Proficiency in Google Office and Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to operate office equipment (fax, copier, laminating, computers)
SKILLS REQUIRED: There is a potential need to be able to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to follow written and oral directions
Dependable and takes initiative/problem solving
Good interpersonal skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, bend, operate a computer, sit, and to reach with hands and arms and will repeat actions with the same hand, arm, or finger motion.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, such as files.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Long-term use of computer monitors is required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate noise level. However, on occasion, the noise level can be loud for a brief period of time.
Work is conducted indoors. This work is normally conducted at the LASEC office or partner school district.
EVALUATION: Job performance is evaluated in accordance with Cooperative guidelines by the Executive Director or designee.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive listing of the duties performed in this position. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties and additional duties may be assigned.
Leyden Area Special Education Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and practice of LASEC to decide all matters relating to employment solely on the basis of the applicant’s ability to perform the essential functions of the position. LASEC ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, or handicap. LASEC has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certificated employees. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for this opening should contact the office of the Executive Director
Position Summary: The Occupational Therapist is a member of a multidisciplinary school team that assists in identifying and providing services to students who require additional support to successfully participate in their educational environment. Occupational Therapists use their expertise to support student outcomes, these include but are not limited to: training in self-care and activities of daily living, pre-vocational training skills, functional motor skills including accessibility and safety, sensory motor integration techniques, fine-motor skill development, visual motor development, bilateral coordination skills, postural control, adaptive equipment or techniques, perceptual motor training, and strengthening and stretching exercises. This position requires direct interaction with students, as well as the development and implementation of educational plans with teachers, administrators, and parents. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Qualification Requirements:
Current Illinois IDPR Occupational Therapist License (applied for or in process of obtaining)
Must have valid Illinois Driver’s license and automobile insurance for travel between schools.
Salary The salary for this position begins at $57,807.
