ARD Facilitator

Southwest ISD; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest ISD seeks an ARD Facilitator in the Special Education Department assigned to a campus. The role focuses on maintaining compliance in ARD Committee meetings and ensuring accurate documentation and timelines.

The successful candidate will hold a valid Special Education teaching certificate, pass fingerprint/background checks, and collaborate with campus staff, LPAC, and regulatory agencies to support students with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Teaching certificate in generic or special education.
• Candidate must pass fingerprint/background check.
• Experience in instructional leadership for special education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve in an instructional capacity to students identified as needing special education services.
• Keep campus administration informed on assessment decisions for students.
• Meet with campus LPAC representative to determine instructional programming and assessments for bilingual/special education students.
• Monitor the timelines/paperwork for ARDs.
• Send ARD notices and confirm parent receipt.
• Record ARD proceedings according to guidelines.
• Complete all ARD data/forms.
• Notify non-attending parent of ARD proceedings and obtain signatures.
• Coordinate procedures for monitoring special education progress.

Skills

Effective communication

Relationship building

Level System of discipline

Written and oral communication

Policy/compliance

Responding to inquiries

Education

Teaching Certificate in Special Education

Background/fingerprint clearance

Job description

Special Education Department - assigned to a campus

Point of Contact: Joseph Gonzalez [e-mail]

Primary Purpose:

The Special Education ARD Facilitator is to maintain compliance in ARD Committee meetings.

Qualifications:

Education/Training:

Teaching Certificate in Generic Special Education or Special Education area of assignment

Candidate must have a satisfactory outcome of the fingerprinting check/background check

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff and the community

Be familiar with the Level System of discipline

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form

Ability to carry out duties according to all district requirements/policies, Board of Education policies and federal guidelines

Ability to respond to common inquiries from parents, staff, community, or regulatory agencies

Experience:

Minimum two years teaching experience in district

Knowledge of special education instructional leadership

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Serve in an instructional capacity to students identified as needing special education services.
• Keep campus administration informed and current on assessment decisions for students.
• Meet with campus LPAC representative to determine instructional programming and assessment for bilingual/special education students.
• Order campus supplies for special education teachers.
• Assist with/serve as a resource for Pre-ARD staffing.
• Monitor the timelines/paperwork for all ARDs.
• Send ARD notices/monitor parent receipt.
• Act as a resource for compliance in ARD committee meetings (e.g. annuals, failures and reviews).
• Record ARD proceedings according to guidelines.
• Complete all other ARD data/forms.
• Notify non-attending parent of ARD proceedings, send copy, get signature(s).
• Place all ARD forms in the student eligibility folders.
• Monitor current ARD committee recommendations to ensure follow-through.
• Coordinate procedure for monitoring special education students progress.
• Update class list sheets on a monthly basis and submit to the SEMS data clerk for input into system.
• Establish/implement confidentiality procedures.
• Track all special education removals/withdrawals from campus.
• Bring placement concerns to the attention of the supervisor.
• Arrange for departmental meetings for disseminating and collecting special education information.
• Work as a team with the supervisor to assist with the collection of departmental data as required for special education reports.
• Conduct transition ARDs.
• Daily attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used:

Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture:

Prolong periods of sitting, walking, standing, bending, and stooping

Motion:

Long periods of arm, hand, and finger movement

Lifting:

Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment:

Occasional district-wide travel

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, effective management

and public relation skills, and ability to maintain emotional control under stress