Anticipated ARD Facilitator - Virtual

Primary Purpose The ARD facilitator is responsible for coordination, planning, and preparation of compliance documents for students eligible for Special Education Services to ensure federal and state timeline requirements are met. The ARD Facilitator works with the Special Education Teacher, Evaluation, and Related Service personnel in maintaining all data integrity regarding PEIMS reporting for all special needs students, including date of ARDs, instructional setting, and student disability. The ARD Facilitator may serve multiple campuses. Education Bachelor’s degree and Special Education certification. Special Knowledge/Skills Knowledge of all applicable federal and state laws as well as local policies and procedures. Knowledge of instructional materials, technology, and state evaluation. Skilled in communicating effectively with parents, teachers, campus administrators and administrative personnel. Skilled in working with computer platforms, including Google apps, eSped, Word documents and spreadsheets. Skilled in working in collaborative team-based environments. Skilled in working with, and presenting, to diverse populations of students, parents, and others. Exercise good judgment in decision making, especially in difficult circumstances. Skilled in human relationships, conflict resolution strategies, and team building methods & techniques. Experience At least 3 years teaching experience in special education. Prefer experience in an at‑risk setting. Prefer experience with computer based documentation systems. Salary $58,000 - $62,000 Essential Job Functions Coordinates with the Special Education teacher to assist in scheduling Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings, ensuring all appropriate ARD Committee members are notified of meetings or schedule changes promptly. Ensures that federal/state timelines are met with respect to ARD Committee functions, requests for additional assessments, and required timelines set by the ARD Committee. Collaborates with evaluation team members. Ensures that IEP elements, including PLAAFPs and IEP goals and objectives for all special education instructional and related services, are drafted prior to the ARD Committee meeting. Ensures Schedule of Services, Accommodations, Statewide Assessments (and associated Accommodations) are drafted prior to the ARD Committee meeting. Ensures that all necessary forms associated with each ARD meeting are drafted in Esped, including Notices/Consents for Evaluation, Supplements associated with specific disabilities, REEDs, Summary of Performance, Graduation Plans, Course of Study, Transition, etc. Monitors/reviews ARD paperwork completed by campus personnel. Ensures that all ARD paperwork is archived and/or uploaded to ESped within 48 hours of the meeting with the signature page. Works with the Special Education Teacher in maintaining data integrity regarding PEIMS reporting for all special needs students, including date of ARDs, instructional setting, and disability. Provides systematic communication among special and general education personnel with respect to ARD meetings and decisions, IEPs, accommodations needed in the general education setting, relevant instructional concerns and progress. Completes lists, forms, reports, PEIMS forms, and data required by the Special Education Administration by required due dates (e.g., ESY forms). Maintains communication among evaluation, service providers, and related services personnel. Follows the end-of-year procedures as delegated by the immediate supervisor. Ensures Special Education Regional Director is informed of any potential campus specific concerns; all email communication regarding potential concerns includes the Campus Administrator and Regional Director of Special Education. Holds staffing with teachers and administrators prior to ARD meetings as appropriate. Reviews all documents before archiving and distribution to ensure accuracy and completion. Includes the Regional Director of Special Education when an advocate is invited to, or attending, an ARD meeting. Maintains thorough documentation regarding any disagreement in ARD Committee meetings. Attends Special Education Department staff meetings as requested. Attends relevant professional development. Displays dependable performance, including travel as necessary. Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrator that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position. Supervisory Responsibilities None Equipment Used Computer, printer, scanner, calculator, telephone, electronic mobile device, shredder. Working Conditions The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. Regular district‑wide travel to multiple work locations is required. Regularly sit, talk or listen; frequent repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must maintain emotional control under stress and work in a moderately noisy environment. The position requires long hours of intense concentration and strict adherence to deadlines, and the employee must interact with a wide variety of people on various issues while performing multiple highly complex tasks. Flexibility is required to work independently and integrate into different school environments. 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