Special Education ARD Facilitator

EXEMPT STATUS:
Exempt

NUMBER OF DAYS:
According to district approved calendar

DEPARTMENT:
Special Services

REPORTS TO:

Special Services Supervisor

SUPERVISES:
None

• Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university
• Valid teaching certificate for subject grade level assigned
• Special Education certification preferred

• 3 years teaching experience

• Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.
• Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
• Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and methods in accordance with district requirements.
• Assists in the selection of appropriate instructional accommodations and supplemental aids as necessary.
• Assesses the progress of students on an annual basis.
• Assume responsibility for duties.

• Assist in orienting new instructional staff in the ARD process.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect equipment, materials, and facilities.

• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents.
• Maintain a professional relationship with all colleagues, students, parents, and community members.
• Use acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

• Participate in the district professional development program.
• Demonstrate interest and initiative in professional improvement.
• Observe professional and ethical standards in accordance with generally accepted community standards and the Texas Education Agency code of ethics.

• Keep informed of and comply with federal state, district, and school regulations and policies.
• Assume responsibility for compiling, maintaining, and filing all reports, records, and other documents required.
• Attend and participate in compliance meetings and activities.

• Perform such duties as may be assigned or as may be necessary for job effectiveness.

• Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area
• Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Educational Plan (IEP) goal setting process an implementation
• General knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to work well with a diverse population

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling.

Equipment used:

• Computer
• Copy Machine
• Fax Machine
• Document imaging machine/scanner

The environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must be able to maintain emotional control under stress. Occasionally required to travel to facilities within the district.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive description of all work requirements and responsibilities. Additionally, the minimum level of education noted as a requirement could be supplemented by commensurate experience and/or certification(s) as determined by the hiring manager.

Revision Date: 11/01/2023

All MISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information.

Midland Independent School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.