Special Education Administrative Assistant II - Minnesota Connections Academy at Connections Academy (Minnesota Connections Academy)

School Summary

Minnesota Connections Academy (MNCA) is a tuition-free, online charter school for students in grades K-12 throughout Minnesota. MNCA’s program is operated through a contract with Connections Academy, LLC, to provide the educational program and other services. Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by AdvancED, and MNCA is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement.

Position Summary

This hybrid role (one in-office day, four remote) provides administrative support for the Special Education team. The Special Education Administrative Assistant II is responsible for a variety of daily tasks, including answering phones and emails, maintaining Special Education student records, printing and mailing paperwork, and performing other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Greeting visitors at the front desk in a warm and friendly manner (when the office re-opens)
• Answering phones and assisting customers with inquiries
• Managing building maintenance and operations
• Managing student records
• Assisting families and schools with records related inquiries
• Entering and managing student information into state reporting system
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Use the Connexus learning management system to maintain Special Education records
• Send outgoing requests for records to other schools for newly enrolled students, and respond to incoming requests for records 
• Assist families and school districts with Special Education records-related inquiries
• Enter student data into the state reporting system
• Print and mail paperwork to families and school districts daily
• Print and file physical records on site
• Assist administration with a wide variety of special projects
• Answer phones and greet guests
• Other duties as assigned

Note: The anticipated starting salary for Minnesota-based individuals expressing interest in this position begins at $21 per hour.

Minnesota Connections Academy strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.