Special Education Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Facilitator

Frisco ISD•Frisco, TX

About The Position

Coordinate all aspects of the child-centered special education process on assigned campus(es) and ensure that the Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD)/Individualized Education Program (IEP) process and the quality of programs for students with disabilities are in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.

Requirements

Valid Texas teaching certificate
Ability to prepare appropriate IEPs
Knowledge of local, state, and federal rules and regulations pertaining to special education
Knowledge of various special education disability conditions and their challenges to learning
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience

Nice To Haves

Enrollment in an Educational Diagnostician certification program preferred

Responsibilities

Participate in the ARD Committee to make recommendations regarding student eligibility and/or educational need for services and to assist with meeting documentation, appropriate placement, specified timelines, and development of IEPs for students according to District procedures.
Manage caseload and assignments to meet compliance with timelines for ARD/IEP Committee meetings and services to students.
Facilitate and/or coach staff on the implementation of quality special education programming.
Communicate current legal findings related to federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and local board policies and operating procedures in the area of evaluation, planning, placement, and delivery of special education services.
Maintain a positive, professional, and effective relationship with supervisors, administrators, educators, staff, students, and parents.
Use effective verbal and written communication skills with students, parents, and colleagues.
Maintain confidentiality of student, parent, and school information and records at all times.
Recommend interventions, instructional strategies, equipment and/or educational aids to promote maximum student independence.
Compile, maintain, file and/or upload all physical and digital reports, records, and other required documents within the District special education data management system.
Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, State Board of Education rule, and Frisco ISD.
Comply with all department and campus procedures.
Utilize the District special education data management system with proficiency and accuracy.
Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment, including attendance at department and team meetings.
Participate in campus, District, and/or team meetings, as applicable, for student referrals, IEP development, and/or other purposes as needed.
Assume shared responsibility for the health, safety, and confidentiality of all students and adults; which may include implementing, supporting and documenting behavioral intervention strategies and/or providing school health, related, and personal care services.