Karen Juras

• Provided administrative support to the Special Education Director and other staff members, including but not limited to faxing, copying, ordering supplies, assisting with students, and filtering telephone calls.
• Created and disseminated over 300 annual ARDs (Admission, Review, and Dismissal) notices in Frontline.
• Created spreadsheets, planned, and organized over 300 ARD meetings, utilizing Google Docs and the Frontline database, ensuring that Lufkin Middle School remains in compliance with the state of Texas's special education requirements.

504 Administrative Assistant.

1. Drafted multiple campus correspondences, forms, manuals, and reports related to Section 504.
2. Maintain the 504 calendar and schedule all correspondence between the 504 administrator, parents, and teachers.
3. Compile, maintain, and mail all 504 documentation according to established LISD 504 procedures.
4. Maintain the 504 administrator's calendar. Collect the required documentation from the permanent folder to assist in 504 procedures. Create 504 meeting notices in the ESPED/Frontline database.

LEP, TELPAS, STARR.

1. Effectively plan for TELPAS writing sample corrections through a comprehensive schedule and coordination with appropriate teachers, minimizing normal class disruption.
2. Effectively ensure that test areas and supplies are fully prepared for students prior to testing.
3. Responsible for effectively and accurately communicating messages in the absence of 504 administrators.
4. Assist students, teachers, and parents as needed for all 504 procedures.
5. Maintain accountability for all TELPAS documents and equipment before, during, and after all study/testing periods.
6. Arrange the required corrections of TELPAS writing samples by compiling, organizing, and arranging for students to correct or complete their writing samples.
7. Compile finalized testing materials and ensure that there is no missing information.
8. Coordinate and schedule teacher pre-observations, observations, and post-observations for the Assistant Principal.

• Process and track employee time sheets for the Payroll Department for approval
• Compile and analyze data utilizing Skyward
• Organize meeting details and set up conference rooms according to meeting type and number of participants
• Determine appropriate priority for all correspondence.
• Review all incoming and outgoing correspondence and determine priority and required action
• Maintain files ensuring privacy regulations are adhered to
• Make copies, sends faxes, and manages Office Aides

• Provided key administrative support for 10 nurses and  10 physicians
• Confirmed and set appointments for patients
• Informed patients of financial responsibilities prior to services being rendered
• Greeted incoming customers with professional approach and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance
• Handled a multi-line phone system
• Handled the complaints and concerns of customers
• Coordinated daily and weekly schedules and monthly calendar obligations for over 10 physicians and 10 nurses 

• Assisted individuals with their financial affairs, such as:

               Purchasing a vehicle

               Retirement information

               Financial readiness and budgeting

• Instructed navy analysts with the specific skills required for them to perform their duties in naval intelligence 
• Initiated thought-provoking classroom discussions to help students develop their critical thinking skills
• Maintained through student records, including grades, attendance, regularly scheduled performance counseling, and disciplinary documentation when necessary 
• Provided individual assistance to students resulting in zero academic attrition for over 700 hours of instruction 

• Set up and maintained customer accounts
• Shipping and billing of product
  
• Technical support
• Billing and payment inquires
• Purchasing of office products
• Organizing of company functions
• Executive Assistant