Manager II (226 Days)

Job Description - Manager II (226 Days) (RTP20250813-019) Job Description Description Attends, schedules/assists in scheduling all Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings and notify committee members of the ARD meeting. Utilize the district-provided ARD agenda to ensure all required items are covered and committee members are prompted to report to the committee appropriately. Ensures that federal/state timelines are met with respect to functions of ARD Committee meetings; requests for additional assessments and required timelines set by ARD Committee. Monitors ARD paperwork completed by campus personnel, completes and turns in ARD paperwork to official audit file, completes applicable ARD supplements with accompanying data collected by campus staff (i.e., all IEPs, BIPs, Transition etc.). Completes lists, forms, reports, PEIMS forms, and data required by the Special Education Office by the due dates (e.g., transportation forms, ESY forms, October counts, etc.) Provides for systematic communication among special and general education personnel (with respect to ARD meetings and decisions). Follows the beginning and end of the year procedures for yearly ARD calendar, folder request, audit folder review, folder exchanges, assist with preparing IEPs, accommodations and BIP distribution. Assists campus administrator(s) to ensure compliance with mandates for due process guaranteed to students with disabilities by state/federal law; ensures compliance with local policies and procedures outlined for this population. Ensures the implementation of the 8 Step MRE process is followed. Secures district interpreter from translation services when needed. Assists or serve as the liaison for parent concerns at the campus level. Ensures that case managers are using Review 360 to progress monitor student’s goals and objectives and assist with the distribution of progress reports. Attends Special Education Department staff meetings, attends relevant professional development and work collaboratively with the special education central staff. Serves as a liaison between parents, school and the special education department. Maintain neutrality in facilitating ARD meetings while maintaining compliance with district-approved procedures. Incorporate conflict management techniques when disagreements arise. Performs all other tasks and duties as assigned. All federally funded incumbents of this position must comply with time and effort reporting requirements through personnel activity reports or periodic certification, as appropriate. Qualifications Master’s Degree from an accredited university required; focus area in Special Education, Diagnostic/Psychological Evaluation, or Public-School Administration preferred. Special Education Teaching Certificate or related services licensure required, and Principal Certification preferred. Minimum five years of successful teaching in Special Education at a public or private school setting; Campus administrator experience preferred. Master’s Degree from an accredited university required; focus area in Special Education, Broad knowledge of all disability types as well as extensive knowledge of legal requirements around Special Education in public schools. Demonstrated leadership experience. Demonstrated ability to align special education instructional standards with TEKS. Substantial experience leading cross functional teams on strategic districtwide initiatives. Demonstrated experience with large scale project management. Work with detailed information/data and maintain confidentiality. Strong record of self-starting and taking initiative. Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to handle multiple priorities with frequent interruptions. Experience in developing, analyzing and implementing Federal, State and Local Special Education regulations, policies and procedures. Strong knowledge of a range of support services required for campuses to promote teacher effectiveness and student success. Ability to work effectively with community organizations, schools, residential facilities, governmental agencies, parents, students, and others in a pluralistic setting. Demonstrated proficient knowledge of computer operations such as Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Google Suite, and Outlook email. #J-18808-Ljbffr