ARD Facilitator- Founders Classical Academy of Frisco

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, Related Service personnel and campus staff in maintaining all data integrity regarding PEIMS reporting for all students with disabilities in the special education program including date of ARDs, instructional setting, student disability, etc. The ARD Facilitator may serve multiple campuses.

Education:  Bachelor’s degree and Special Education certification

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• 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.

Experience:

• At least 3 years teaching experience in special education
• Prefer experience in an at-risk setting 
• Prefer experience with computer based documentation systems

Salary:  Depending on Experience

Essential Job Functions:

• 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, Special Education Coordinator, and 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 Special Education Coordinator and 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  None
 

Equipment used:  Computer, printer, scanner, calculator, telephone, electronic mobile device, shredder 

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.

Regularly sit, talk or listen; frequent repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; 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 guidelines. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances and integrating into different school environments. Regular attendance expected.

Salary : $55,000 - $60,000