District Professional- ARD Facilitator

Kilgore Independent School District; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Anova Education is seeking a qualified professional responsible for facilitating Annual, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings and ensuring compliance with individualized education plans. The role demands strong communication and organizational skills, working collaboratively with parents and staff to support students with disabilities.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree and have at least two years of relevant experience in a public education setting, possessing a thorough understanding of state and federal education laws.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience working with disabled students and other students with diverse learning needs.
• Experience preferably in a public education environment.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Annual, Review, and Dismissal meetings for ARD.
• Ensure timelines for ARD committee meetings are met.
• Monitor implementation of IEPs for special education.

Skills

Knowledge of state and federal laws for educating students with disabilities

Ability to communicate effectively with parents and staff

Strong organizational skills

Understanding of the individual needs of students with disabilities

Ability to implement policies and procedures

Ability to interpret data

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Primary Purpose

Responsible for facilitating Annual, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings and completion of required ARD paperwork. Monitor implementation of individualized education plans (IEP) and facilitate communication with parents and staff.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Knowledge of state and federal laws for educating students with disabilities
• Understanding of the individual needs of students with disabilities
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents and staff
• Ability to implement policies and procedures
• Ability to interpret data
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience

Two years of experience working with disabled students and other students with diverse learning needs, preferably in a public education environment.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

1. Schedules or assists in scheduling ARD meetings and assists with establishing an agenda, setting the time allotted for the meeting, and establishing a set of guidelines for the meeting.
2. Facilitates ARD committee discussions using facilitation techniques to help the committee members communicate and collaborate effectively. Ensures each committee member has an opportunity to participate, resolves disagreements that arise, and keeps the committee on task.
3. Ensures federal and state timelines are met with respect to the functions of the ARD committee meetings.
4. Implements and maintains systematic communication between special and general education personnel with respect to ARD meetings and decisions, Individual Education Plans (IEPs), student accommodations, and instructional concerns and progress.
5. Supports student achievement by ensuring delivery of special education curriculum and instruction according to the IEP of individual students.
6. Ensures student progress is evaluated on a regular, systematic basis, and findings are used to make decisions to improve program effectiveness as it relates to specific student needs. Offers and implements changes when warranted.
7. Collaborates with teachers to address student achievement deficiencies, focusing resources, materials, and technology to promote satisfactory classroom performance, and encourages and supports the development of innovative instructional programs.
8. Assists in monitoring the instructional process to ensure program activities are aligned with desired outcomes and the IEP.
9. Supports the district’s student management policies and expectations for student behaviors related to the special education program.
10. Uses coaching skills to support staff, build capacity, and provide technical assistance.
11. Provides orientation to new staff on procedures for effective implementation of the campus ARD process.
12. Establishes and maintains a positive relationship with principals, teachers, staff, and parents by supporting innovation and efforts in educating students with disabilities.
13. Serves as parent liaison in matters pertaining to student assessment, program eligibility, and IEPs.
14. Articulates the district’s mission and goals in the area of special education and solicits support in realizing the mission.
15. Compiles, maintains, and files all reports, records, and other documents as required.
16. Complies with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the area of special education, and makes recommendations to improve program effectiveness.