Remote ARD Facilitator

About the Position

The ARD facilitator is responsible for coordination, planning, and preparation of compliance documents for students eligible for Special Education Services to meet federal and state timeline requirements. The ARD facilitator works with the Special Education Teacher, Evaluation, related service personnel, and campus staff to maintain data integrity for PEIMS reporting for all students with disabilities in the special education program, including ARD dates, instructional setting, student disability, etc. The ARD facilitator may serve multiple campuses.

Education

Bachelor’s degree and Special Education certification.

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of all applicable federal and state laws, as well as local policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of instructional materials, technology, and state evaluation.
• Skills in communicating effectively with parents, teachers, campus administrators, and administrative personnel.
• Skills in working with computer platforms, including Google apps, SameGoal, Word documents, and spreadsheets.
• Skills in working in collaborative team-based environments.
• Skills in working with and presenting to diverse populations of students, parents, and others.
• Exercise good judgment in decision-making, especially in difficult circumstances.
• Skills in human relationships, conflict resolution strategies, and team building methods & techniques.

Experience

• At least 3 years of teaching experience in special education.
• Prefer experience in an at‑risk setting.
• Prefer experience with computer‑based documentation systems.

Salary

Depending on Experience.

Essential Job Functions

• Coordinates with the Special Education teacher to assist in scheduling ARD meetings and ensuring all appropriate ARD Committee members are notified of meetings/schedule changes in a timely fashion.
• Ensures federal/state timelines are met with respect to ARD Committee meetings, requests for additional assessments, and required timelines set by the ARD Committee.
• Collaboration with evaluation team members.
• Ensures that IEP elements, including PLAAFPs and IEP goals and objectives for all special education instructional and related services, are drafted prior to the ARD Committee meeting.
• Ensures Schedule of Services, Accommodations, Statewide Assessments (and associated Accommodations) are drafted prior to the ARD Committee meeting and that all necessary forms associated with each ARD meeting are drafted in SameGoal, including Notices/Consents for Evaluation, Supplements associated with specific disabilities, REEDs, Summary of Performance, Graduation Plans, Course of Study, Transition, etc.
• Monitors/reviews ARD paperwork completed by campus personnel.
• Ensures that all ARD paperwork is archived and/or uploaded to SameGoal within 48 hours of the meeting with the signature page.
• Works with the Special Education Teacher in maintaining data integrity regarding PEIMS reporting for all special needs students, including date of ARDs, instructional setting, and disability.
• Provides systematic communication among special and general education personnel regarding ARD meetings and decisions, IEPs, accommodations needed in the general education setting, relevant instructional concerns and progress.
• Completes lists, forms, reports, PEIMS forms, and data required by the Special Education Administration by required due dates (e.g., ESY forms).
• Maintains communication with evaluation, service providers, and related services personnel.
• Follows the end‑of‑year procedures as delegated by the immediate supervisor.
• Ensures Special Education coordinator is informed of any potential campus‑specific concerns; all email communication regarding potential concerns should include the Campus Administrator and Special Education coordinator.
• Holds staffing with teachers and administrators prior to ARD meetings as appropriate.
• Reviews all documents before archiving and distribution to ensure accuracy and completion.
• Include the Special Education coordinator when an advocate is invited to, or attending, an ARD meeting.
• Maintains thorough documentation regarding any disagreements in ARD Committee meetings.
• Attends Special Education Department staff meetings as requested.
• Attends relevant professional development.
• Dependable performance, including travel as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrator that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position.

Equipment Used

Computer, printer, scanner, calculator, telephone, electronic mobile device, shredder.

Working Conditions

Physical and mental demands, environmental factors: The working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made. While this is a remote position, district‑wide travel to multiple work locations as assigned may be required. Regularly sit, talk, or listen; frequent repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; maintain eye vision, color vision, regular work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress; noise level is usually moderate. The employee may spend long hours in intense concentration, which requires attention to detail. There are a number of deadlines associated with this position, which may cause significant stress. The employee must also deal with a wide variety of people on various issues. Regularly perform multiple, highly complex tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions and compliance with legal guidelines. Flexibility is required to work independently with others in and out of different school environments. Regular attendance is expected.