Primary Purpose

Facilitate and coordinate activities related to the admission, renewal, and dismissal (ARD) process.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Valid Texas special education certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills

Effective and positive communication and interpersonal skills

Strong team-building skills

Knowledge of special education rules and regulations

Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data

Superior organizational skills

Ability to multi-task with minimal supervision

Ability to adjust to change in a positive manner

Experience

Minimum of 3 years special education teaching experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties

1. Coordinate campus personnel staffing for students.

2. Coordinate ARD meetings on campus.

3. Coordinate with campus testing coordinator regarding special education student needs.

4. Maintain special education student folders.

5. Adhere to federal, state, and local special education requirements.

6. Process referrals to special education from student success team.

7. Share with the administrator the role of ARD facilitator and note taker at ARD meetings.

8. Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality staff development opportunities for personal growth.

9. Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.

10. Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.

11. Demonstrate integrity and ethics.

12. Display proficient levels of technology applications.

13. Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.

14. Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.

15. Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.

16. Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.

17. Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.

18. Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).

19. Manage and utilize data effectively for systemic process and program analysis.

    • Account for the accuracy and verification of all student program data and reports.

    • Implement data-driven decision making for improvement efforts based on best practices.

20. Manage and utilize policy effectively for maintaining systemic processes and practices.

    • Account for the verification of the correct policy regarding all decisions and correspondence.

    • Implement effective policy-driven decision making.

21. Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.

     

Working Conditions

Mental Demands

Ability to maintain emotional under stress; ability to proficiently manage multiple tasks simultaneously; ability to consistently interact with students and staff in positive manner

Physical Demand/Environmental Factors      

Varied working environment; frequent district-wide travel; moderate standing, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing; performing restraint techniques with students when necessary

Term: 192 days