ARD Facilitator

Description

Responsible for facilitating Annual, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings and completing required ARD paperwork. Monitor implementation of individualized education plans (IEP) and facilitate communication with parents and staff.

• Schedule or assist in scheduling ARD meetings, set an agenda, determine the time allotted, and establish guidelines for the meeting.
• Facilitate ARD committee discussions using facilitation techniques to help members communicate and collaborate effectively, ensuring every member has an opportunity to participate, resolving disagreements, and keeping the committee on task.
• Ensure federal and state timelines are met with respect to the functions of the ARD committee meetings.
• Implement and maintain systematic communication between special and general education personnel regarding ARD meetings, decisions, Individual Education Plans (IEPs), student accommodations, instructional concerns, and progress.
• Support student achievement by ensuring delivery of special education curriculum and instruction according to each student’s IEP.
• Ensure student progress is evaluated regularly and systematically, using findings to make decisions that improve program effectiveness, offering and implementing changes when warranted.
• Collaborate with teachers to address student achievement deficiencies, focusing resources, materials, and technology to promote satisfactory classroom performance, and encourage and support the development of innovative instructional programs.
• Assist in monitoring the instructional process to ensure program activities are aligned with desired outcomes and IEP.

• Support the district’s student management policies and expectations for student behaviors related to the special education program.
• Use coaching skills to support staff, build capacity, and provide technical assistance.
• Provide orientation to new staff on procedures for effective implementation of the campus ARD process.

• Establish and maintain positive relationships with principals, teachers, staff, and parents by supporting innovation and efforts in educating students with disabilities.
• Serve as parent liaison in matters pertaining to student assessment, program eligibility, and IEPs.
• Articulate the district’s mission and goals in the area of special education and solicit support in realizing the mission.

• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and documents as required.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the area of special education, and make recommendations to improve program effectiveness.

• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

• Education/Certification:
  
  Bachelor’s degree.
• Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  Knowledge of state and federal laws for educating students with disabilities; understanding of the individual needs of students with disabilities; ability to communicate effectively with parents and staff; ability to implement policies and procedures; ability to interpret data; strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience:
  
  Three years of teaching students with disabilities and participation in ARD meetings.

FLSA status:
Exempt. Salary: A01. Compensation Plan. Position requires use of standard office equipment, prolonged sitting, occasional bending, repetitive keyboarding and mouse use, occasional light lifting (under 15 pounds), and occasional district‑wide and statewide travel.