Special Education Data Technician at Ventura County Office of Education
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Executive Director or designee, independently perform a wide variety of complex and responsible technical, records management, and administrative support duties for the Special Education Department. Responsibilities include auditing, verifying, maintaining, and updating student records and program data related to Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and other special education information systems; ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of student records; generating standard and complex reports for VCOE administration and state and federal reporting requirements; identifying and resolving data discrepancies; and providing technical assistance to special education staff regarding data entry, records management, and the use of special education and student information systems. Additionally, perform responsible clerical, record-keeping, and accounting support functions related to professional development activities, including preparing and processing training materials and documentation, maintaining records, coordinating payments, purchase orders, and other expenditure documents, and supporting departmental operations.
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: • High school diploma, or equivalent, and at least three years of increasingly responsible clerical/secretarial experience, with at least one (1) year of experience working with special education management information systems involving running system queries, extrapolation of data, and reporting. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: • Valid California Class C Driver's License.
If qualified and interested, an application and required documents shall be submitted electronically via the EdJoin website. A complete application packet must include the following:
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 letters dated within the last 18 months **[LETTERS MUST BE SIGNED AND DATED]**)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: • High school diploma, or equivalent, and at least three years of increasingly responsible clerical/secretarial experience, with at least one (1) year of experience working with special education management information systems involving running system queries, extrapolation of data, and reporting. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: • Valid California Class C Driver's License.
If qualified and interested, an application and required documents shall be submitted electronically via the EdJoin website. A complete application packet must include the following:
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 letters dated within the last 18 months **[LETTERS MUST BE SIGNED AND DATED]**)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
SELECTION PROCEDURES: Each applicant's papers will be reviewed for completeness and applicability including reference checks. Those who are considered to be most qualified will be scheduled for interviews with a selection panel.
Any attempt to directly contact the Superintendent with the intent of influencing the selection process will be considered a breach of professional ethics and disqualify the applicant from further consideration.
This position may require membership in Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). PERS requires employers to verify actual social security number; therefore, your original social security card will be necessary upon employment.
Employees who may be required to drive their personal vehicles on official business must provide a certificate of adequate liability insurance on the vehicles to be used.
A statement of “freedom from tuberculosis” is required.
Proof of authorization to work in the United States is required for employment.
Incomplete application packets will not be reviewed. Submitted materials become the property of the Ventura County Office of Education (VCOE) and will be considered for this position only. VCOE will not return application materials. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that the application packet is complete when submitted. Applications will be held in strict confidence
Comments and Other Information
SELECTION PROCEDURES: Each applicant's papers will be reviewed for completeness and applicability including reference checks. Those who are considered to be most qualified will be scheduled for interviews with a selection panel.
Any attempt to directly contact the Superintendent with the intent of influencing the selection process will be considered a breach of professional ethics and disqualify the applicant from further consideration.
This position may require membership in Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). PERS requires employers to verify actual social security number; therefore, your original social security card will be necessary upon employment.
Employees who may be required to drive their personal vehicles on official business must provide a certificate of adequate liability insurance on the vehicles to be used.
A statement of “freedom from tuberculosis” is required.
Proof of authorization to work in the United States is required for employment.
Incomplete application packets will not be reviewed. Submitted materials become the property of the Ventura County Office of Education (VCOE) and will be considered for this position only. VCOE will not return application materials. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that the application packet is complete when submitted. Applications will be held in strict confidence