PHS ARD Facilitator - Virtual (Anticipated)

Responsive Education Solutions•Lewisville, TX

1d•$58,000 - $62,000

About The Position

Special Education ARD FACILITATOR Responsive Education Solutions 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 Special Education Teacher, Evaluation, and Related Service personnel 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 may serve multiple campuses.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and Special Education certification
Knowledge of all applicable federal and state laws as well as local policies and procedures
Knowledge of instructional materials, technology, and state evaluation.
Skilled in communicating effectively with parents, teachers, campus administrators and administrative personnel.
Skilled in working with computer platforms, including but not limited to, Google apps, eSped, Word documents and spreadsheets.
Skilled in working in collaborative team-based environments
Skilled in working with, and presenting, to diverse populations of students, parents, and others
Exercise good judgment in decision making, especially in difficult circumstances.
Skilled in human relationships, conflict resolution strategies, and team building methods & techniques.
At least 3- years teaching experience in special education

Nice To Haves

Prefer experience in an at-risk setting
Prefer experience with computer based documentation systems

Responsibilities

Coordinates with the Special Education teacher to assist in scheduling Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings, ensuring that all appropriate ARD Committee members are notified of ARD meetings/ARD schedule changes in a timely fashion
Ensures that federal/state timelines are met with respect to functions of ARD Committee meetings; requests for additional assessments and required timelines set by the ARD Committee Collaboration with evaluation team members.
Ensures that IEP elements, including PLAAFPs and IEP goals and objectives for all special education instructional and related services are drafted prior to the ARD Committee meeting
Ensures Schedule of Services, Accommodations, Statewide Assessments (and associated Accommodations) are drafted prior to the ARD Committee meeting
Ensures that all necessary forms associated with each ARD meeting are drafted in Esped, including, but not limited to, Notices/Consents for Evaluation, Supplements associated with specific disabilities, REEDs, Summary of Performance, Graduation Plans, Course of Study, Transition,etc.
Monitors/reviews ARD paperwork completed by campus personnel.
Ensures that all ARD paperwork is archived and/or uploaded to ESped within 48 hours of the meeting with the signature page.
Works with the Special Education Teacher in maintaining data integrity regarding PEIMS reporting for all special needs students including date of ARDs, instructional setting, and 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.
Completes lists, forms, reports, PEIMS forms, and data required by the Special Education Administration by required due dates (e.g., ESY forms, etc.).
Maintains communication among evaluation, service providers, and related services personnel.
Follows the end of the year procedures as delegated by the immediate supervisor.
Ensures Special Education Regional Director is informed of any potential campus specific concerns.
All email communication regarding potential concerns should include the Campus Administrator and Regional Director of Special Education.
Holds staffing with teachers and administrators prior to ARD meetings as appropriate.
Reviews all documents before archiving and distribution to ensure accuracy and completion
Include the Regional Director of Special Education when an advocate is invited to, or attending, an ARD meeting.
Maintains thorough documentation regarding any disagreement in an ARD Committee meetings.
Attends Special Education Department staff meetings as requested
Attends relevant professional development.
Dependable performance, including travel as necessary
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrator that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position.