Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Executive Officer of Special Education

Pay Grade: Teacher Placement Schedule

Dept./School: Special Education
 

Primary Purpose:
Coordinate, facilitate and administrate Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) meetings on assigned campuses and across the district.

Qualifications:
     Minimum Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignment

     Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area
Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan
(IEP) go setting process and implementation
Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs Excellent organizational,
communication and interpersonal skills

Experience
Student teaching, approved internship, or related work experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:
1. Coordinate and schedule campus ARD/IEP meetings
2. Support completion of ARD paperwork
3. Act as contact person for parents of students receiving special education services.
4. Compile data regarding parent participation in ARD meetings for each campus served
5. Act as the LEA Representative for the ARD/IEP meetings
6. Complete all ARD paperwork no later than 5 days after the ARD/IEP meeting is held
7. Coordinate sharing of Special Education student information and needs between campuses
8. Coordinate with student “Folder” teacher to assure all student IEP needs are being met
9. Follow all local Special Education policy guidelines. (Dual Enrollment, Focus, SLC,
Foundational Learning, etc.)
10. Facilitate the smooth transition of students from campus to campus when appropriate. At the
secondary level, t will require working closely with the district transition specialist.
11. Use mediation skills to facilitate meaningful partnerships with families.
12. Advise the Executive Officer, Supervisor, and campus administration of any issues that occur
during ARD meetings.
13. Maintain professional relationships with parents, students, and colleagues.
14. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
15. Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies
for special education.
16. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents
required.
17. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Equipment Used:  Personal computer, printer, calculator, copier, and fax machine

Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Ability to communicate and follow instructions (verbal and written), read, and process financial data and reports. Most important is working independently, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines with little instruction. Requires some light lifting, bending, stooping and kneeling.

EEOC Statement:
Hays Consolidated I.S.D. will not discriminate against any person in employment or exclude any person from participating in or receiving benefits of any of its activities or programs on any basis prohibited on the bases of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other non-merit based factor. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may berequired. Positions are extended annually based upon availability of funding. Signature of acknowledgement indicates a receipt of aforementioned information.