Special Programs ARD Clerk

Position Type:
Secretarial/Clerical/Secretary

Date Posted:
5/14/2026

Location:
BCISD Special Programs
Primary Purpose:
Provide administrative support to district and campus level staff involving matters of a confidential nature. Handle daily work pressures requiring constant concentration to a volume of work which must be completed within a limited period of time, which contributes to the efficient management and coordination of assigned school-based tasks.


Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or GED


Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of school district organization, operations and local/administrative board policies
Knowledge of Special Education forms and related paperwork and requirements
Knowledge of computers and common office equipment, eSped/ preferred
Strong organizational skills, detail oriented, ability to follow-up and ability to work without direction
Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally


Experience:
Two (2) years secretarial experience


Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Schedule ARD meetings for special education students to include notifying parents, teachers, department chair, LSSP, diagnosticians, speech language pathologists, administrators, counselors, related services providers and other staff as needed.
2. Prepare, copy and/or electronically distribute all necessary paperwork to facilitate ARD meetings.
3. Prepare, copy, electronically distribute or mail all compliance forms, IEP's, etc. to proper individuals.
4. Perform general clerical tasks.
5. Maintain accurate and complete case load files, track deadlines for ARD's and notify staff in advance of deadlines.
6. Follow up to ensure meetings take place as scheduled by the deadline in which they are due.
7. Process confidential correspondence between staff members, Department of Special Programs personnel, parents of special education students and private providers such as psychologists, psychiatrists or physicians.
8. Maintain confidentiality of all student, staff, and special education information.
9. Receive phone calls/emails from parents, teachers, counselors, special education staff and administrators, take reliable messages, assist with needs and answer questions as appropriate.
10. Maintain special education student folders.
11. Transfer student files annually, those transitioning to/from other buildings or graduating.
12. Participate in staff meetings and special events as assigned.
13. Maintain consistent punctuality and regular attendance.
14. Maintain positive community relations by establishing positive rapport with students and parents.
15. The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Director of Human Resources, 208 E. Brier St. Burnet, TX 78611; View phone number on click.appcast.io.