JOB TITLE:
ARD Facilitator
AIM, Assessment Intervention Management
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution
- Experience: Experience in a Special Education classroom setting
- Licenses or Certifications: valid state certification in Special Education and content is required
- BCBA preferred
JOB DESCRIPTION:
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- Prepares for ARD meetings (e.g., holds staffings, prepares ARD documentation, schedules meetings)
- Effectively uses district technology applications when facilitating the ARD process
- Effectively maintain ARD documents in a timely manner, which includes locking, distributing and turning in documentation (e.g., ARDs, FIEs) to Special Education Records
- Maintain confidential campus folders with the information needed to address student needs
Monitor/facilitate communication between general and special education staff regarding all elements of the IEP (e.g., goals, accommodations, behavior intervention plans).
- Collaborate with campus/district staff to ensure compliance with state assessment requirements
- Collaborate with the campus Principal and Team Leader/Department Chair to provide support and guidance to the campus special education team, including conducting special education department meetings and disseminating information regarding SBISD's special education policies/procedures
- Compile appropriate reports and documentation as requested by district Special Education Director, Coordinators, Supervisors, and Facilitators.
- Attend all required training related to job functions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Student Growth and Development:
- Support the mission of school district by promoting the development of appropriate programs and services for students with disabilities.
- Assist with needs of students with physical disabilities.
Communication:
- Establish and maintain open communication by encouraging parent participation in ARD meetings.
- Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
- Collaborate with others to provide for learner needs.
- Consult with parents and other appropriate school personnel concerning each student's intellectual, academic social, emotional and physical development.
Professional Growth and Development:
- Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills. Keep informed of and comply with state, district and school regulations and policies.
- Compile, maintain and file all physical and computerized reports, records and other documents required.
Other:
- Perform other duties as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Mental Demands:
- Maintain emotional control under stress.
- Work with frequent interruptions.
- This position requires regular interacting with the public.
Physical Demands:
- Frequent and/or prolonged standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing
- Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desk and other classroom equipment.
- Physical capacity to lift, transfer and otherwise assist students with physical disabilities (e.g. ability to lift 50 lbs).
COMPENSATION
- Competitive regional market salary for ARD Facilitators/educators
- Health benefits package available
- Contracts/offers are pending background check
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Apply online EOE/D/V (Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans)
- Submit application on our website
