ARD Facilitator Educational Diagnostician
ARD Facilitator Educational Diagnostician
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Job Description
JOB GOAL:The ARD facilitator is responsible for coordination planning and preparation of compliance documents for students eligible for Special Education services. The ARD Facilitator is responsible for chairing or cochairing ARD meetings and serves more than one campus.
TERMS OFEMPLOYMENT:
Salary:In accordance with the annual salary schedule approved by the Management Board of the FreestoneNavarro BiCounty Coop.
11 months/202 days per year term or probationary contract as applicable.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Certification/Education:
Education/Certification:
Valid Texas Special Education teaching certificate
Enrolled in Masters Degree / Diagnostician Certification Program
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Effective and positive communication and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of special education rules and regulations
Ability to interpret policy procedures and data Superior organizational skills
Ability to adjust to change in a positive manner
Experience in adapting and implementing curriculum to meet individual learning and behavioral needs.
Knowledge about instructional materials technology and state evaluation methods.
Skill in communicating effectively with others.
Skill in working with computer tools including but not limited to email internet word processing and spreadsheets.
Skill in working in collaborative teambased environments.
Skill in working with and presenting to diverse populations of students parents and community members.
Ability to exercise good judgment in decision making especially in difficult circumstances.
Experience:
Minimum of four years teaching experience
Experience with Special Education Manager or other computer based documentation system preferred.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
1. Schedules or assists in scheduling Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD) meetings and notifies parents of the ARD meeting including distribution of ARD calendar to appropriate ARD Committee members in a timely fashion; ensures that ITP elements are completed in applicable cases; notifies all appropriate school personnel of ARD meetings/ARD schedule changes.
- Ensures that federal/state timelines are met with respect to functions of ARD Committee meetings; requests for additional assessments and required timelines set by ARD Committee.
- Monitors ARD paperwork completed by campus personnel; completes and turns in ARD paperwork to official audit file within 72 hours of the meeting; turns in PEIMS information to campus registrar within 48 hours of the ARD meeting.
- Completes lists forms reports PEIMS forms and data required by the Special Education Office by due dates (e.g. transportation forms EYS forms October counts etc)
- Maintains current state assessment test lists; referral lists and referrals for related services evaluation; maintains communication among assessment service providers and relate services personnel.
- Provides for systematic communication among special and general education personnel (with respect to ARD meetings and decisions IEPs accommodations needed in the general education setting relevant instructional concerns and progress).
- Completes applicable ARD supplements with accompanying data collected by campus staff (i.e. EYS regression data all IEPs BIPs etc..
- Follows end of year procedures for folder exchanges summer testing etc.
- Assists campus administrator(s) to ensure compliance with mandates for due process guaranteed to students with disabilities by state/federal law; ensures compliance with local policies and procedures outlined for this population.
- Maintains thorough documentation regarding any significant problems with ARD Committee procedures; attends Special Education Department staff meetings; attends relevant professional development.
- Coordinate with testing diagnostician regarding special education student needs.
- Maintain special education student folders.
- Adhere to federal state and local special education requirements especially in the areas of annual ARDs and all evaluations.
- Stay uptodate professionally through the selection of quality staff development opportunities for personal growth
- Research district policy precedent and current practices prior to taking actions.
- Demonstrate integrity and ethics.
- Display proficient levels of technology applications.
- Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
- Maintain punctuality in daily work times appointments and meetings.
- Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.
- Maintain friendly customerdriven interactions with all stakeholders students teachers administrators and coworkers.
- Work cooperatively with coworkers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department/coop are met.
- Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email written and verbal).
- Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.
Personnel Supervisory Responsibilities: None
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands:
Emotional control and patience
Concentration on required tasks
Flexibility in performing daily activities
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Frequent inCoop travel
Moderate lifting
Sitting for long periods of time
Repetitive hand movements
Correctable visual acuity auditory acuity and speech
Adequate upper body strength
Adequate fine motor dexterity
Ability to navigate school buildings frequently and independently
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills that may be required. Preference will be given to applicants with a high degree of personal communication skills and prior experience as an administrator.
Employment Type
Full-Time
