Primary Purpose:

Coordinate, facilitate and administrate Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) meetings on assigned campuses.

Education/Certification:

Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from accredited university in education or related field

Teaching experience and/or a Special Education background

Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong organizational skills
• Good social skills
• Effective communication skills
• General computer skills
• Well versed in PLAAFPs, annual goal writing, AU supplements, FBA/BIP, Transition Supplement, and other ARD supplements
• Well versed in Special Education timelines
• Understanding of Special Education law as it relates to the ARD process

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Coordinate and schedule campus ARD/IEP meetings.
2. Verify the invitation to the meeting to parents was sent within legal time frames.
3. Verify notification of other required personnel of ARD/IEP meeting.
4. Support completion of ARD paperwork. 
5. Coordinate with campus appraisal staff and all related service personnel as necessary.
6. Act as the administrator for the ARD/IEP meeting upon approval by superintendent.
7. Adhere to the ARD agenda at all times.
8. Turn in all ARD paperwork no later than 5 days after the ARD/IEP meeting is held. 
9. Strictly monitor ARD timelines.
10. Coordinate sharing of Special Education student information and needs between campuses.
11. Follow all local Special Education policy guidelines. (Dual Enrollment, Focus, Life skills, etc.)
12. Attend at least one legal conference a year, either district sponsored or approved by the Special Education office.
13. Facilitate the smooth transition of students from campus to campus when appropriate. At secondary level, this will require working closely with the district transition specialist.
14. Promote positive interactions with campus staff.
15. Use mediation skills to facilitate meaningful partnerships with families.
16. Advise the Director, Assistant Director, and Campus administration of any issues that occur during ARD meetings

Professionalism, Morale, and Team Building within the department and campuses (Based on feedback & observations)

1. Exhibit poise, self-control, and accept constructive criticism.
2. Exhibit a positive attitude toward others. Treat other staff with respect and dignity. 
3. Interact with others effectively and respond to customer needs in a courteous, respectful, and timely manner.
4. Maintain confidentiality.
5. Work collaboratively with the Department to develop a common vision of excellence and to ensure attainment of team, department, and district goals.

Other:

1. Proactively manages time to fulfill expectations and requirements of assigned job.
2. Perform other duties as assigned. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

     None

Equipment Used:

     Computer, printer, phone

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking

Lifting: May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist nonambulatory students, and  lift and move adaptive and other classroom equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours

Environment: Exposure to biological hazards

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress.

Salary Information:

Work Status: Exempt

Pay grade: AP03

Days: 197

Months: 10

Contract: Certified Chapter 21