Insurance Specialist (2026-2027)

id='p7639_'>Insurance Specialist (2026-2027) JobID: 7639

Position Type:

Insurance Department/Insurance Specialist

Date Posted:

6/26/2026

Location:

Insurance Department

Date Available:

06/26/2026

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REPORTS TO:Insurance SupervisorAPPLICATION DEADLINE:Open Until Filled

LENGTH OF WORK YEAR:226 daysDATE REVISEDJAN 9, 2024WAGE/HOUR STATUS:Non-Exempt SALARY RANGE:$19.59 Minimum

$29.39 MaximumPAY GRADE:PS6

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Insurance Specialist is responsible in explaining and enrolling employees in group health, life and dental program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

TEA certification requirements

High School Graduate or GED

Experience in reconciliation and/or payroll and/or group insurance administration

Preferred:

At least 15 college hours in accounting with a "C" or above average

Three years of experience in reconciliation and/or group insurance administration

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Enrolls employees in group health, life, and dental program.
• Monthly reconciliation of group health, life and dental program and prompt payment to the company.
• Ability to use electronic spreadsheet to help in reconciliation process.
• Knowledge of ECISD insurance programs for implementation and interpretation to employees of district.
• Responsible for acquiring proper documentation for enrollment of group insurance plan for new employees and employees changing coverage.
• Assists with annual open enrollment, presentations and updated benefit booklet.
• Ability to recognize discrepancies in insurance records, research and analyze problem and present a possible solution.
• Knowledge of Social Security and IRS regulations as it pertains to the payroll process.
• Knowledge of TRS pension plan, 403b and 457 plans and Affordable Care Act ACA reporting.
• Ability to communicate technical information to employees in a manner understandable to employees.
• Acts as a liaison between insurance company and employee or provider and employee to solve employee's problems when necessary.
• Assists with monthly Insurance Committee Meeting preparation of information.
• Administration of retiree group payments and recording of payments.
• Sets up new employees record on payroll system.
• Reviews all insurance deductions before payroll is run.
• Makes corrections to employee insurance as determined by monthly reconciliation.
• Performs all duties in a safe manner to avoid injury to oneself and/or to others.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Typewriter, computer, printer, copier, fax machine, calculator, shredder, and telephone

WORKING CONDITIONS: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Occasional prolonged irregular hours; Maintain emotional control under stress; Repetitive hand motions
• Prolonged use of computer

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Nondiscrimination Statement

Edinburg CISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Title IX issues: Mark Micallef, m.micallef@ecisd.us, Director of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa, sofia.hinojosa@ecisd.us, Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8th Avenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, (956) 289-2300.

Edinburg CISD no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad o edad en sus programas o actividades y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. La siguiente persona ha sido designada para manejar consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación Title IX issues: Mark Micallef, m.micallef@ecisd.us, Director of Personnel/Legal Issues, ADA/504 issues: Sofia Hinojosa, sofia.hinojosa@ecisd.us, Director of Student & Social Services, 411 N. 8th Avenue, Edinburg, TX 78539, (956) 289-2300.