Responsible for facilitating Annual, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings and completion of required ARD paperwork. Monitor implementation of individualized education plans (IEP) and facilitate communication with parents and staff.
Qualifications:
Special Education Certification
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s Degree
Masters Degree (Preferred)
Special Knowledge/Skills:
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:
5 years of teaching students with disabilities and participation in ARD meetings
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Program Management
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Schedule or assist in scheduling ARD meetings and assist with establishing an agenda, setting the time allotted for the meeting, and establishing a set of guidelines for the meeting.
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Facilitate ARD committee discussions using facilitation techniques to help the committee members communicate and collaborate effectively. Ensure each committee member has an opportunity to par- ticipate, resolve disagreements that arise, and keep the committee on task.
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Ensure federal and state timelines are met with respect to functions of the ARD committee meetings.
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Implement and maintain systematic communication between special and general education personnel with respect to ARD meetings and decisions, Individual Education Plans (IEPs), student accommoda- tions, and instructional concerns and progress.
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Support student achievement ensuring delivery of special education curriculum and instruction ac- cording to the IEP of individual students.
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Ensure student progress is evaluated on a regular, systematic basis, and findings are used to make decisions to improve program effectiveness as it relates to specific student needs. Offer and imple- ment changes when warranted.