What are the responsibilities and job description for the ARD Specialist position at Lamar CISD?
JOB STATUS:
UNTIL FILLED
POSTING DATE:
02/19/2025
POSTING NUMBER:
00006885
LOCATION:
Special Education
POSITION TITLE:
ARD Specialist
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Primary Purpose: To compile individual student information to facilitate planning Individual Educational Programs for special education students.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Major Responsibilities and Duties
- Provide direct support to new teachers/staff with the Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) process.
- Maintain campus and special education database.
- Manage ARD calendar for designated campuses.
- Schedule ARDs for designated caseload.
- Assist with ARD notifications.
- Process ARD paperwork.
- Check for completion of ARDs.
- Conduct ongoing folder reviews to ensure eligibility folders meet Performance Based Monitoring Analysis System (PBMAS) requirements.
- Monitor timelines for all transfer ARDs, annual ARDs, and three year reevaluations.
- Coordinate the gathering of information/data needed for ARDs (e.g. assessment data, attendance, state assessment performance history, profile information, behavioral referrals, etc.).
- Complete appropriate portions of the paperwork prior to and after the ARD and turn into appropriate offices.
- Assist in the collection of data for Extended School Year and paperwork preparation.
- Assist in the gathering of information or data needed for the reevaluation and/or alternative assessments.
- Assist in the academic portion of the Full Individual Evaluation.
- Assist with writing of Full Individual reports.
- Attendance at work is an essential function.
- Other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum Experience:
- Experience implementing and adapting curriculum to meet individual learning and behavioral needs of disabled students
- Three years of teaching experience recommended including experience teaching disabled and other students with diverse learning needs
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education/Certification:
- Teacher certification as required by the State of Texas or professional licensure in Special Education related field
- Special Education certification preferred
- Valid Texas driver’s license
- Eligible for coverage under the District’s vehicle insurance program
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Ability to exercise good judgment in decision making
- Effective communication skills/collaborative working style
- Expertise in effective teaching practices, strategies and methods
- Knowledgeable about instructional materials and technology
OTHER INFORMATION:
Working Conditions: Mental/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Ability to concentrate (detailed work), communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; reason, understand verbal instructions, analyze, differentiate, read, coordinate district functions, compile, compute, instruct, and maintain emotional control under stress. Moderate lifting and carrying (15-44 pounds), sitting, standing, walking within and surrounding campuses and homes, climbing (stairs, ramps), balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, driving, travel (daily, district-wide), outside/inside, microwaves, sunlight exposure, works around machinery with moving parts, works alone, frequent prolonged or irregular hours, unusual fatigue factors, ability to build consensus under high stress situations.
JOB CONTACT INFORMATION:
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The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
GROUP / GRADE:
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt; Reports To: Assessment Coordinator; Date Revised: October 2018
SALARY:
Teacher's Salary Schedule
DAYS:
191
START DATE:
As set by the Board of Trustees
