Regional School Unit 1
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
RSU 1 is seeking a highly organized and professional Administrative Assistant to the Director of Special Education beginning with the 2025-2026 school year. This position provides vital administrative support to the special education department. The successful candidate will help manage tracking students from referral to qualification, maintain local and state electronic records, assist with state reporting, ensure the district compliance with special education timelines and paperwork, create purchase orders, financial statements and assist with budget development for the department, serve as a point of contact for parents, staff and outside agencies regarding special education processes, manage transportation scheduled for the Special Education Department and other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education. This is a year-round, full-time position with a July-June contract year. The position falls under full social security in RSU 1 and is not eligible for Maine Public Employees Retirement System. Salary will be based upon experience.
The ideal candidate will:
- Knowledge of Special Education laws, timelines and paperwork requirements preferred
- Knowledge of software applications and databases. Familiarity with the following is preferred: Google Suite, Infinite Campus, Adori, NEO, & ADS
- Have strong written and verbal communication skills
- Be extremely detail oriented
- Be a positive, proactive, and independent problem solver
- Have excellent time management and task-prioritizing skills
- Be able to juggle multiple tasks and duties simultaneously
- Have an understanding of confidentiality requirements and professional ethics
Certification:
- Current Criminal History Records Check (CHRC)
Interested applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, RSU 1 application, resume, two letters of reference, and copy of CHRC to:
RSU 1
34 Wing Farm Parkway
Bath, ME 04530
or submit via email to: kburgess@rsu1.org
Internal applicants need only submit a cover letter, updated resume and letters of reference not more than two years old.
Incomplete application packets will not be considered.
Applications will close when a suitable candidate is found.
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