ARD Facilitator (25-26 SY)

San Marcos Consolidated ISD; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking an ARD Facilitator to coordinate and prepare compliance documents for special education services. This role involves facilitating ARD meetings, ensuring adherence to federal and state timelines, and maintaining data integrity for special needs students across multiple campuses. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, knowledge of educational laws, and the ability to work collaboratively in diverse environments. Join a committed team dedicated to enhancing educational outcomes for students with disabilities and making a significant impact in their academic journey.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education certification; bilingual preferred.
• 3+ years teaching experience, preferably in an at-risk setting.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate ARD meetings and ensure compliance with timelines.
• Maintain data integrity for special needs students.
• Collaborate with educators and administrators on ARD decisions.

Skills

Knowledge of federal and state laws

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Conflict resolution

Data integrity management

Instructional materials knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Special Education

Tools

Google Drive

SuccessEd

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

JOB TITLE:

ARD Facilitator

WAGE/HOUR STATUS:

Exempt

REPORTS TO:

Director of Special Education

DEPT./SCHOOL

SPED

DATE REVISED:

May 2021

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The ARD facilitator is responsible for coordination, planning and preparation of compliance documents for students eligible for Special Education services, to ensure federal and state timeline requirements are met. The ARD Facilitator is responsible for working with the Administrators, SLP, LSSP and/or Educational Diagnostician in maintaining all data integrity regarding PEIMS reporting for all special needs students including date of ARDs, instructional setting, and student disability. The ARD Facilitator serves more than one campus.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree – Special Education certification; bilingual preferred (Spanish)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of all applicable federal, state, local laws, and guidelines and procedures.

Knowledge about instructional materials, technology, and state evaluation methods.

Skilled in communicating effectively with others.

Skilled in working with computer tools, including but not limited to, email, internet, Google drive/documents and spreadsheets.

Skilled in working in collaborative team-based environments.

Skilled 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.

Skilled in human relationships, conflict resolution strategies and procedures; and team building methods and techniques.

Experience:

At least 3- years teaching experience, preferably in an at-risk setting, including experience teaching students with disabilities and other students with diverse learning needs; experience with SuccessEd, or other computer based documentation system preferred.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Responsible for facilitating/conducting Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings and completing all required documents for all students at assigned campuses within federal/state timelines.

Schedules, or assists in scheduling, ARD meetings and ensures that IEP 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, in collaboration with the assessment team members.

Monitors ARD paperwork completed by campus personnel in accordance with district guidelines; completes and turns in ARD paperwork for official student eligibility audit file within 72 hours of the meeting.

Works with the Special Education Department Student Data Specialist in maintaining data integrity regarding PEIMS reporting for all special needs students including date of ARDs, instructional setting, and student disability.

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).

Assists campus administrator(s) to ensure compliance with ARD decisions guaranteed to students with disabilities by state/federal law; ensures compliance with local policies and procedures outlined for this population.

Completes lists, forms, reports, PEIMS forms, and data required by the Special Education Department by due dates (e.g., transportation forms, EYS forms, etc).

Maintains current state assessment lists working with the CTCs to ensure state assessment accommodations for students are accurate and provided during testing.

Maintains referral lists, and referrals for related services evaluation; maintains communication among assessment, service providers, and related services personnel.

Follows end of year procedures for folder exchanges, summer testing, etc.

Holds staffing with teachers and administrators prior to ARD meetings when necessary.

Conducts failure/review ARDs when needed.

Communicates with administrator and counselor regarding any student schedule course or service changes based on ARD committee decisions.

Review all paperwork before submission, to ensure accuracy and completion.

Collaborates with ARD Clerk to ensure completed ARDs are uploaded to Eduphoria to ensure access to current student accommodations.

Maintains thorough documentation regarding any significant problems with ARD Committee procedures; attends Special Education Department staff meetings; attends relevant professional development.

Dependable performance requires reliable and dependable attendance.

Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrator that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Equipment used:

Personal or laptop computer, printer, copier, fax machine, shredder, calculator, telephone, electronic mobile devices, projector, video display monitor.

Working Conditions:

Physical Demands /Mental Demands/ Environmental Factors:

The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

Regular district-wide travel to multiple work locations as assigned. Regularly sit, talk or hear. Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; frequent repetitive hand motions. Prolonged use of computer; occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; occasionally required to stand, walk reach with hands and arms; vision abilities include close vision; and color vision, regularly work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress; the noise level is usually moderate. The employee may spend long hours in intense concentration which requires attention to detail. There are a number of deadlines associated with this position, which may cause significant stress. The employee must also deal with a wide variety of people on various issues. Regularly perform multiple, highly complex, tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions and compliance with legal guideline. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances and integrating into different school environments. Predictable and regular attendance expected.

School district employees may be required to work from home and use their personal electronic devices.

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