ARD Facilitator

JOB TITLE: ARD Facilitator

Job-Type: Full-time

Contract Days: 195 Days

Reports to: Sr. Director of Speical Services

Location: Wayside Schools, Administrative Offices

Company Website: http://www.waysideschools.org

Salary: $60,000

About Wayside Schools:

Wayside Schools believes a child’s future should not be determined by a family’s income level. We challenge the status quo by providing a free, high-quality education to South Austin’s most underserved communities so that every child, regardless of their background, is college ready.

Wayside Schools is an open-enrollment, tuition-free PreK3-12 public charter school network that provides over 1,900 students across its four South Austin campuses with a rigorous International Baccalaureate education. We are united in a mission to prepare college-ready students who are active in their communities and competitive in an increasingly global market.

Mission and Vision:

At Wayside Schools we prepare College Ready, Community Engaged, Global Citizens. Our Vision is to grow to serve 2,500 scholars in South Austin ensuring all Wayside Schools graduates reach 100% College Acceptance, Matriculation and Graduation.

JOB GOAL: Implement the special education ARD/IEP process. Collaborate with special education and general education professionals and parents in the ARD process. Work cooperatively with instructional personnel to develop and provide the most appropriate educational programs for students with disabilities.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Valid Texas teacher certificate with Special Education Certification,
  
  

Experience/Skills:

• 3-5 years of teaching experience
• Bilingual (Preferred)
• Special Knowledge/Skills of ARD procedures, education of special education students, development of PLAAFP’s and IEP goals and objectives, curriculum, and state assessment.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Knowledgeable and skilled with working with E-Sped.
  
  

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Maintain current knowledge of special education law.
• Maintain electronic E-Sped eligibility folders in a manner consistent with TEA and Wayside Network requirements. Ensure the confidentiality of information regarding special education scholars. Schedule and document annual ARD Committee meetings
• Provide assistance to special education instructors in developing lesson plans aligned with scholar IEP’s.
• Model effective teaching practices
• Maintain compliance with ARD due dates based on federal, state and network regulations.
• Schedule ARDs according to school procedures, and ensure that a campus administrator, general education instructor and other service providers as needed are in attendance.
• Complete ARD notices in E-Sped and distribute copies to parents within the required timelines.
• Complete ARD documentation in E-Sped, including minutes/deliberations of meeting
• Ensure completion of all required pages of ARD in collaboration with special education instructors.
• Provide assistance to special education instructors in collecting any additional information needed from teachers such as: attendance, grades, discipline information and transition information.
• Submit completed ARD Committee Action Summary Form to Special Education office in a timely manner for PEIMS.
• Assist special education instructors and campus administrators in identifying a need for Failure ARDs, Manifestation Determination ARD’s, Revision ARDs and IEP Amendments.
• Collaborate with instructors in determining appropriate accommodations and modifications to facilitate scholar success in the general education classroom as well as state assessments.
• Promote a positive, caring climate for learning.
• Deal sensitively and fairly with persons from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
• Attend monthly special education leadership meetings and special education network meetings.
• Attend professional development sessions as assigned by the Director of Special Education
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
• Effectively communicate with colleagues, students, and parents.
• Consult with other agencies outside the school that also serve the student, with parent consent.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS

• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible;
• Participate in workshops, seminars, and conferences to enhance knowledge and skills;
• Demonstrate knowledge, and support of Wayside Schools mission, values, standards, policies and procedures, confidentiality standards, Employee Handbook expectations and code of ethical behavior as stated in the Handbook;
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal laws, local board policies, administrative guidelines, and the Texas Educators’ Code of Ethics;
• Serve as appropriate role model for Wayside School’s colleagues, students, staff, and parents;
• Conduct self in a professional manner at all times.
  
  

POLICY and REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

Attend training and complete research to understand applicable state statutes, local policies/procedures and federal & state compliance requirements

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• Frequent prolonged and irregular hours of duty
• Some light manual labor
• Endure possible inclement weather conditions to provide for student safety
• Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Interpret policies, procedures, and data to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with parents, scholars and instructors.
  
  

Benefits

• Free Health Insurance, including major medical, dental, vision, and life (Employee Only)
• Sustainability Fridays
• Free Pre-K for Staff Children
• Professional Development and Coaching
• 403(b) plan
• Texas Retirement System Plan
• Stipends for candidates who meet special program qualifications
  
  

Additional Information:

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.  Wayside Schools has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. This position is nonexempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., however, from time to time may work an extended schedule, including weekends and evenings according to demands of the role and tasks. In accordance with applicable laws and Wayside Schools policies, no person shall be excluded from consideration for recruitment, selection, appointment, training, promotion, retention or any other personnel action, or be denied any benefits or participation in any educational programs or activities which it operates on the grounds of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age or veteran status (except where age, sex, or disability constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration). All new employees must present proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.