Job Title:        Special Education ARD Facilitator                                

Reports to:      Director of Special Education                                

Dept./School:  Special Education                                                  

 Primary Purpose:

Facilitate the special education ARD process including all paperwork and provide assistance to the campus special education staff and administration in the preparation and completion of the ARD committee process. To work collaboratively with instructional personnel to develop the most appropriate programs for students with disabilities.

• Finalize all paperwork and submit to appropriate sped office staff
• Develop yearly calendar and schedule ALL ARDs for assigned campuses.  Update calendar regularly and notify appropriate staff of updates.
• Maintain STAAR list for all students on assigned campuses and provide information to campus testing coordinators as needed.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s Degree

Preferred with Teaching exprience 

Valid Texas teaching certificate 

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of admission, review and dismissal process, education of special education students, human development, and learning theories

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Four years teaching experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Daily Duties

• Be a resource to the campus to assist the student assistance team, and the RtI process.
• Collect and organize relevant assessment data from student’s cumulative folder, classroom teachers(s), principal, support staff, parents, and outside resource people.
• Mentor and assist special education teachers, including conducting classroom observation.
• Participate and facilitate the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assure, appropriate placement, and development of Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students according to district procedures.
• Accumulate and organize required documentation and data prior to the ARD meeting. 
• Complete and process the ARDC paperwork and documents.

Consultation

• Provide staff development training in assigned schools to assist school personnel in identification and understanding of students with disabilities.
• Assist classroom teachers with implementation of IEP, and instructional strategies to be used with students with disabilities.
• Consult parents concerning the educational needs of student.
• Consult parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant individuals to enhance their work with students with disabilities.

Program Management

• Develop and maintain effective individual and group relationships with students and parents.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the areas of assessment, placement, and planning for special education services.
• Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.
• Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.

• Assist with filing permanent records as needed.

• Work closely with parent liaisons in each district.

Communication

• Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
• Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Regular districtwide travel to multiple work locations as assigned; moderate lifting and carrying. May be required to lift and transfer students to and from wheelchair or assist with positioning students with physical disabilities.

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.