ARC Chairperson: Collaborative Special Education Facilitator

Sylvania; Owenton (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen County Schools is seeking an ARC Chairperson Designee, Special Education Facilitator to lead Admissions and Release Committee meetings and ensure services comply with IDEA, 504 and Kentucky regs. The role requires strong collaboration with parents, staff and students, and a commitment to equity and inclusive decision-making.

Responsibilities include scheduling ARCs, chairing meetings, data input, due process forms, and coaching staff on procedures, while maintaining professional ethics and

Qualifications

• Special Education Certification and 3 years teaching experience in Special Education.
• Knowledge of IDEA, Section 504, and Kentucky Administrative Regulations (707 KAR).
• Strong facilitation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with parents, staff, and students.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and student-centered decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Schedule ARCs according to procedures and timelines.
• Chair designated ARCs as the district representative.
• Co-Chair ARCs when the building principal needs to be involved.
• Input data at the school level into the district tracking system as well as the state tracking system in Infinite Campus for Child Count, etc.
• Complete due process forms correctly and accurately.
• Assist school and district personnel in adherence to timelines.
• Assist in document adherence in compliance indicators using Kentucky Compliance Record Review document.
• Assists with document management of referrals for individual evaluation.
• Maintains professional competency through professional development activities and/or other appropriate professional growth activities.
• Adhere to Professional Code of Ethics as established by the Educational Professional Standards Board.
• Assist school Psychologists with Academic testing and assist Preschool teachers with testing students.
• Have regular attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to develop certified and classified staff professionally through effective coaching strategies in a variety of areas: Due process, including referral, timelines, ARC procedures. Least restrictive environments, etc.
• Monitor implementation of IEP goals and objectives.
• Perform other duties as specified by the Director of Special Education.

Skills

Facilitation

Communication

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Equity and inclusion

Education

Special Education Certification

3 years teaching experience in Special Education

Job description

Owen County Schools is seeking an ARC Chairperson Designee, Special Education Facilitator to lead Admissions and Release Committee meetings and ensure services comply with IDEA, 504 and Kentucky regs. The role requires strong collaboration with parents, staff and students, and a commitment to equity and inclusive decision-making.

Responsibilities include scheduling ARCs, chairing meetings, data input, due process forms, and coaching staff on procedures, while maintaining professional ethics and