ARD Facilitator - Special Education Compliance Lead

Goldfish Swim School - Madison; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive educational institution in San Antonio seeks an ARD Facilitator to coordinate and monitor services for Special Education students. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, Texas Teacher Certification in Special Education, and at least 3 years of experience in teaching within special education environments. Responsibilities include managing IEP objectives, tracking student progress, and ensuring compliance with district regulations. The role emphasizes effective communication and organizational skills, and offers a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience teaching in a special education setting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor IEP/BIP progress reports.
• Coordinate procedure for monitoring student progress.
• Establishes/Monitors procedure for generating computerized IEP goals and objectives.

Skills

Effective communication

Instructional skills

Emotional control under stress

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher

Texas Teacher Certification in Special Education

Job description

TITLE: ARD FACILITATOR

Status: Exempt

REPORTS TO: SPECIAL EDUCATION DIRECTOR OR SUPERVISOR

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher
• Texas Teacher Certification in Special Education
• 3 years experience teaching in special education setting

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); ability to

instruct; ability to maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical Demands/ Environmental Factors:

Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

The working conditions described here are representative of those

an employee encounters while performing the essential functions

of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of

this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Instructional Management

• Meets with campus LPAC representative to determine instructional programming and assessment for Bilingual/Special Education students.
• Tracks students with behavioral issues.
• Monitors IEP/BIP progress reports.
• Monitors academic progress and determines students in need of failure/progress ARD
• Coordinates procedure for monitoring student progress

Compliance

1. Establishes/Monitors procedure for generating computerized IEP goals and objectives.

1. Monitors/Updates district special education report as changes occur, and submit to SEMS/PEIMS special education clerk for input into system.

1. Monitors the timelines/paperwork for all ARDs to include ARD notices and parent receipt.

1. Acts as a resource for compliance in ARD committee meetings (e.g. annuals and reviews).

1. Records ARD proceedings according to guidelines and completes all other ARD data and forms.

1. Notifies non-attending parent of ARD proceedings, sends copies, and gets signature(s).

1. Places all ARD forms in the student eligibility folders.

1. Conducts temporary ARDs, transition ARDs, and GPC ARDs.

1. Monitors current ARDC recommendation to ensure follow through.

1. Tracks all student removals/withdrawals from campus

Administrative Management

1. Arrange Departmental meetings for disseminating and collecting special education information

1. Keeps campus administration and special education teachers informed and current on assessment decisions for students.

1. Assists with and serves as a resource for pre-ARD staffings.

1. Brings placement concerns to the attention of the supervisor.

1. Works as a team with the supervisor to assist with the collection of departmental data as required for special education reports.

1. Establish/Implement confidentiality procedures.

Professionalism

1. Complies with District and Department rules and regulations.

1. Consistently demonstrates poise and self-control.

1. Withstands outside pressures and is not prone to over-react to these pressures.

1. Is able to obtain the respect and the cooperation of others through respect and leadership.

1. Keeps principal, special education director and supervisor informed on events and activities of an unusual nature as well as routine matters related to their accountability.

1. Demonstrates flexibility by adjusting rapidly to changes in plans or procedures.

1. Exhibits overall positive professional attitude and cooperation.

1. Consistently supports and cooperates with the administrative team.

1. He/She has good attendance and is punctual.

1. Works with appropriate faculty and staff for students’ optimum mental and physical development.

Job Demands

1. Physical Tasks – Occasional: standing, walking, climbing, bending, crouching, pushing, pulling, reaching above, repetitive motion of hand, wrist, elbow, working at heights, carrying, lifting-lowering 1- 30 lbs. +.

1. Physical Exposure – Occasional cold and heat.

1. Chemical Exposure – Limited exposure.

Other

1. Performs other tasks and assumes such responsibilities as may be assigned by the Special Ed. Director or Special Ed. Supervisor.

EVALUATION: Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Harlandale Independence School District Board of Education Policy on Evaluation of Personnel.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

The Harlandale Independent School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information or on any other basis prohibited by law.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Terms of Employment:

Salary: Teacher Salary Scale

+Special Ed. Stipend(s)

Days of employment: 187