Position Information

This position is a 1.0 FTE that supports the Special Services Department. The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $74,000 annually, with the starting salary determined based on relevant experience. This position is fully benefit eligible, please see attached for benefit information.

Nature of Work

This position is responsible for providing financial and administrative support requiring thorough knowledge and understanding of special education rules, regulations, and policies that affect the district. The Special Services Finance Specialist supports the Special Services staff districtwide and works in concert with other District Office departments to ensure that information and expertise are shared, affecting the functions of those departments.

Typical Class Responsibilities

Manages the accounting and financial activities of the Department of Special Services to ensure compliance with the Department of Education.
Develops, implements, and maintains computerized systems for expenditure and revenue accounting, budget preparation, staffing FTE projections, cost management, and control.
Manages Student Services budgets, including capital expenditures, all state and federal grants, contracts for services, and extended school year.
Under the Executive Director, develops and implements techniques to control expenditures and maximize revenues.
Monitor expenditures, compute ongoing balances for various programs including developing and preparing analysis, projections, and financial reports as needed, and keep supervisor informed of balances.
Oversees the SEDRA (Special Education Data Reporting Application) reporting process including reconciliation with UFARS and the PARS and semiannual certification.
Maintains special education student tracking records for 916 students enrolled/placed in specialized programming.
Collects and prepares confidential data and develops service billing agreements including tracking of services provided for auxiliary services to member districts.
Coordinates activities related to contracts and financial reporting including the completion of cross-curricular delivery requests for district programs.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Training and Experience Requirements

Associate degree (A.S., A.A.) or two-year technical certificate in related field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in complex accounting work, database management, employee information systems, finance systems.
Minimum of 3 years of special education database and student information system experience.
Minimum of 3 years of experience with and working in MOE/Federal programs such as SEDRA, MARSS, UFARS, MEGS (formerly SERVs).

Knowledge Requirements

Specialized programs, applications, and electronic formats
Special education and specialized placement policies and procedures
Payroll and accounting principles and processes
Budgeting principles and practices
Research methods
Analytical methods
Resource development practices
Customer service principles
Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations
Recordkeeping principles
Expertise in SpedForms and Infinite Campus
Computers and related software applications

Skill Requirements

Evaluating programs and/or projects
Analyzing data and information
Operate Microsoft and Google suite
Applying local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations
Preparing and maintaining records and reports
Operating a computer and applicable software applications
Communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
Leading cross-functional teams and partnerships

Physical Requirements

Positions in this class typically require standing, walking, typing, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Commitment to Equity

At Northeast Metro 916, equity means that everyone has access to what they need in order to learn, grow and thrive.

Northeast Metro 916 will not discriminate against individuals based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, parental status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Special Services Financial Specialist