Special Education ARD Facilitator

POSITION: Special Education ARD Facilitator

EXEMPT STATUS: Exempt

NUMBER OF DAYS: According to district approved calendar

DEPARTMENT: Special Services

REPORTS TO: Special Services Supervisor

SUPERVISES: None

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor''s degree from accredited college or university
• Valid teaching certificate for subject\grade level assigned
• Special Education certification preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• 3 years teaching experience

Essential Functions

Instructional Management

1. Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.

2. Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the

3. ARD Committee process for each student assigned.

4. Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and

5. methods in accordance with district requirements.

6. Assists in the selection of appropriate instructional accommodations and supplemental aids as necessary.

7. Assesses the progress of students on an annual basis.

8. Assume responsibility for duties.

Personnel Management

9. Assist in orienting new instructional staff in the ARD process.

10. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities.

School/Community Relations

11. Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents.

12. Maintain a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents, and community members.

13. Use acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

Professional Growth and Development

14. Participate in the district professional development program.

15. Demonstrate interest and initiative in professional improvement.

16. Observe professional and ethical standards in accordance with generally accepted community standards and

the Texas Education Agency code of ethics.

Policy Implementation

17. Keep informed of and comply with federal state, district, and school regulations and policies.

18. Assume responsibility for compiling, maintaining, and filing all reports, records, and other documents

required.

19. Attend and participate in compliance meetings and activities.

Other Duties

20. Perform such duties as may be assigned or as may be necessary for job effectiveness.

Qualification Requirements:

21. Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area

22. Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Educational Plan (IEP) goal setting process an implementation

23. General knowledge of curriculum and instruction

24. Ability to work well with a diverse population

Physical Demands

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling.

Equipment used:

1. Computer

2. Copy Machine

3. Fax Machine

4. Document imaging machine/scanner

Work Environment

The environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must be able to maintain emotional control under stress. Occasionally required to travel to facilities within the district.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities. Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.

Revision Date

11/01/2023

All MISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information.

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