IEP Clerk
Camino Nuevo Charter Academy (CNCA) is a community of high-performing public schools that utilizes a comprehensive approach to prepare students from preschool through high school for success in college and in life. We integrate academic rigor, community, family, and wellness to empower students to thrive in a culturally connected and changing world. Founded in 2000, Camino Nuevo Charter Academy students represent the neighborhood of MacArthur Park west of downtown Los Angeles, a community that is one of the most under-resourced and densely populated neighborhoods in Los Angeles. Currently, CNCA has six campuses that serve approximately 3,500 students from TK through 12th grade.
Organizational Mindsets
We believe that every individual who works at Camino Nuevo Charter Academy must embody key mindsets.
Commitment to and belief in CNCA’s mission and vision
Belief in and embodiment of the CNCA Anchors in all aspects of the work
Commitment to the vision of a progressive, socially-just education and is able to inspire others towards that vision
Solution orientation and belief in supporting others to be the same
Commitment to an asset-based, capacity-building approach
Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
Strong self-awareness and ability to reflect
Ability to take ownership in the day-to-day and overall success of the organization
CNCA Anchors
EXCELLENCE: We take responsibility for our students and staff achieving consistently outstanding results.
EQUITY: We recognize and value the individuality and experiences of all students and respond to their unique academic, emotional, psychological, and social needs.
COMMUNITY: We are rooted in our community's richness and in the cultural and environmental context where our students and families live.
INNOVATION: We continuously learn, are curious, and implement new ideas, perspectives, and evidence-based methods in our work.
JOY: We build and maintain positive relationships that foster happiness and fulfillment among students, staff and families.
The Opportunity
Under the supervision of the School Operations Manager, the IEP Clerk will be responsible for performing clerical duties related to the management, organization and correspondence of special education information. The IEP Clerk will act as member of the School Operations Team and is responsible for the execution of a robust plan to ensure compliance of the Special Education Program.
Essential Functions
Coordinate and schedule IEP meetings in conjunction with designated Special Education administrator (schedule with parents, teachers service providers, coordinate class coverage as necessary, coordinate logistics regarding location required attendees, sending materials home).
If applicable, provide Spanish interpretation during IEP meetings (must attend LAUSD Oral Interpretation training)
Maintains accurate special education records in PowerSchool
Provide administrators with the parent brochures and sign-in sheet needed during an IEP meeting
Assist in sending requested records to district schools, agencies, or other clerical staff
Assist special education teachers and administrators with the monitoring of the IEP Master Calendar and maintaining the special education paperwork, meetings, and filing
Create, send, collect, and file IEP Meeting Notification forms according to IEP Master Calendar
Create, send, collect, email, and file Assessment Plans according to IEP Master Calendar
Add IEP meeting participants and IEP meeting date on the Welligent system
Inform HSO Central Special Education of any new student enrollments with an IEP
File and organize all IEP documents within the green folder of each student’s cumulative record file
Help coordinate communication between related service providers, teachers, and administrators regarding service schedules
Ensure all special education related bulletins/posters/brochures are posted in the main office
Participate in LAUSD and/or HSO trainings related to special education compliance, policies, and procedures
Attend staff meetings and participate in professional development supporting school food service programs
Upon receipt of a written or verbal request for special education by a parent or outside agency/organization or medical documents from a student with an IEP immediately inform Administrators.
Assist with developing special education program by reporting any IEP and/or special education compliance concerns to administration
Support with student information-specific data requests relating to compliance and reporting requirements for CNCA (internal stakeholders, grant reports, research requests, etc).
Supervise students in and around the vicinity of the front office
Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and staff
Support school with translation services as requested
Support school office staff as back up clerical support during peak hours as requested
Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of meeting the needs of the students, the program, the school site, and the organization
Support school office staff as office/clerical support during peak hours as requested or scheduled
Other duties as assigned.
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
Camino Nuevo Charter Academy (CNCA) prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Camino Nuevo Charter Academy requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying.
Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying, equity or Title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to Margarita Domingo, Vice President of Human Resources. She can be reached at (213) 417-3410 or by mail at 3435 W Temple St. Los Angeles, CA 90026.
Bachelor Degree preferred
2-4 years’ experience working in urban schools or in organizational operations
Manage and manipulate large amounts of data in Excel and databases
Strong analytical and quantitative abilities
Ability to work independently and in a team in a fast-paced environment required
Spanish and English fluency required
Highly organized, detail-oriented and able to produce error-free work
Ability to synthesize data and desire to analyze and improve systems. Our data systems include: PowerSchool, SpendBridge, DataDirector, Illuminate, Welligent, Excel and mail merge.
Ability to understand and navigate the political, social, economic, legal and cultural context facing urban charter schools and the students they serve
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Organizational Mindsets
We believe that every individual who works at Camino Nuevo Charter Academy must embody key mindsets.
Commitment to and belief in CNCA’s mission and vision
Belief in and embodiment of the CNCA Anchors in all aspects of the work
Commitment to the vision of a progressive, socially-just education and is able to inspire others towards that vision
Solution orientation and belief in supporting others to be the same
Commitment to an asset-based, capacity-building approach
Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
Strong self-awareness and ability to reflect
Ability to take ownership in the day-to-day and overall success of the organization
CNCA Anchors
EXCELLENCE: We take responsibility for our students and staff achieving consistently outstanding results.
EQUITY: We recognize and value the individuality and experiences of all students and respond to their unique academic, emotional, psychological, and social needs.
COMMUNITY: We are rooted in our community's richness and in the cultural and environmental context where our students and families live.
INNOVATION: We continuously learn, are curious, and implement new ideas, perspectives, and evidence-based methods in our work.
JOY: We build and maintain positive relationships that foster happiness and fulfillment among students, staff and families.
The Opportunity
Under the supervision of the School Operations Manager, the IEP Clerk will be responsible for performing clerical duties related to the management, organization and correspondence of special education information. The IEP Clerk will act as member of the School Operations Team and is responsible for the execution of a robust plan to ensure compliance of the Special Education Program.
Essential Functions
Coordinate and schedule IEP meetings in conjunction with designated Special Education administrator (schedule with parents, teachers service providers, coordinate class coverage as necessary, coordinate logistics regarding location required attendees, sending materials home).
If applicable, provide Spanish interpretation during IEP meetings (must attend LAUSD Oral Interpretation training)
Maintains accurate special education records in PowerSchool
Provide administrators with the parent brochures and sign-in sheet needed during an IEP meeting
Assist in sending requested records to district schools, agencies, or other clerical staff
Assist special education teachers and administrators with the monitoring of the IEP Master Calendar and maintaining the special education paperwork, meetings, and filing
Create, send, collect, and file IEP Meeting Notification forms according to IEP Master Calendar
Create, send, collect, email, and file Assessment Plans according to IEP Master Calendar
Add IEP meeting participants and IEP meeting date on the Welligent system
Inform HSO Central Special Education of any new student enrollments with an IEP
File and organize all IEP documents within the green folder of each student’s cumulative record file
Help coordinate communication between related service providers, teachers, and administrators regarding service schedules
Ensure all special education related bulletins/posters/brochures are posted in the main office
Participate in LAUSD and/or HSO trainings related to special education compliance, policies, and procedures
Attend staff meetings and participate in professional development supporting school food service programs
Upon receipt of a written or verbal request for special education by a parent or outside agency/organization or medical documents from a student with an IEP immediately inform Administrators.
Assist with developing special education program by reporting any IEP and/or special education compliance concerns to administration
Support with student information-specific data requests relating to compliance and reporting requirements for CNCA (internal stakeholders, grant reports, research requests, etc).
Supervise students in and around the vicinity of the front office
Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students and staff
Support school with translation services as requested
Support school office staff as back up clerical support during peak hours as requested
Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of meeting the needs of the students, the program, the school site, and the organization
Support school office staff as office/clerical support during peak hours as requested or scheduled
Other duties as assigned.
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
Camino Nuevo Charter Academy (CNCA) prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Camino Nuevo Charter Academy requires that school personnel take immediate steps to intervene when safe to do so when he or she witnesses an act of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying.
Questions or complaints of alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying, equity or Title IX equity and compliance concerns should be directed to Margarita Domingo, Vice President of Human Resources. She can be reached at (213) 417-3410 or by mail at 3435 W Temple St. Los Angeles, CA 90026.
Bachelor Degree preferred
2-4 years’ experience working in urban schools or in organizational operations
Manage and manipulate large amounts of data in Excel and databases
Strong analytical and quantitative abilities
Ability to work independently and in a team in a fast-paced environment required
Spanish and English fluency required
Highly organized, detail-oriented and able to produce error-free work
Ability to synthesize data and desire to analyze and improve systems. Our data systems include: PowerSchool, SpendBridge, DataDirector, Illuminate, Welligent, Excel and mail merge.
Ability to understand and navigate the political, social, economic, legal and cultural context facing urban charter schools and the students they serve