ARD Facilitator - Special Education Dept.

Position Description

POSITION TITLE: ARD Facilitator

FLSA: Exempt Professional

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 2 years of special ed teaching experience
• Valid Texas teaching certificate from accredited college or university
• Special Education endorsement
• Knowledge of ARD procedures
• Experience as a special education classroom teacher preferred

REPORTS TO:

Director of Special Education

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Teacher calendar days and benefits provided according to Board policy

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Meet timeline requirements for anual ARD meetings.
• Meet compliance requirements for documentation of required IEP elements.
• Ensure all required notices and consents are sent within timelines and tracked through a documented system.
• Assess effectiveness of ARD structure.
• Coordinate schedules with lead teachers, principals, parents and others as appropriate.
• Maintain positive and effective relationships with supervisor, principals and teachers.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule and local board policy.
• Participate in staff development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.
• Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.