ARD FACILITATOR

Primary Purpose

Work with school faculty and staff, students, parents, and community to provide support for campuses regarding students with emotional disabilities, learning disabilities, and cognitive disabilities. Assist with research validated behavioral interventions/practices.

Qualifications

Knowledge of prevention and intervention strategies, including behavior management interventions and techniques

Knowledge of academic and/or behavior goal setting process and implementation

Knowledge of disabilities and research validated interventions and practices associated with autism, emotional disturbance, ADHD, etc.

Ability to make recommendations based on the behavioral and mental health needs of students

Education/Certification

Valid Texas teaching certificate with Special Education teaching experience preferred

Bachelor's degree from accredited university

Special Knowledge/Skills

Knowledge of counseling procedures

Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior

Experience in writing behavior plans and making behavioral recommendations

PASS methodology training (preferred)

Restorative Practices training/knowledge

Experience

Three years' experience in counseling

Training in behavioral and mental health needs of students

Major Responsibilities And Duties

Guidance

• Develop functional behavior assessments and create behavior intervention plans (if warranted) for students in special education.
• Provide training for campuses on the implementation of behavior plans, effectiveness of Manifestation Determination Reviews, effectiveness of PBIS findings of the functional behavior assessments.
• Participate in Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist with appropriate placement and development of Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students according to district procedures.
• Consult with school staff regarding implementation of behavior intervention plans and in managing behaviorally disruptive students.
• Provide staff development training in assigned schools to assist school personnel with understanding of students with emotional, social, and behavioral disturbances.
• Collaborate with campus leadership and supervisor to ensure district validity in programming with regard to district approved methodology.
• Consult with teachers and relevant staff concerning the educational needs of students.
• Develop and maintain effective individual and group relationships with students and parents.
• Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment.
• Provide professional development as necessary to support district goals and vision.
• Provide program support to teachers and students in more restrictive settings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Counseling

• Counsel individual students and small groups.
• Provide social skills training utilizing research validated curriculum.
  
  

Consultation

• Consult parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant people to enhance their work with students.
• Work with school and community personnel to bring together resources for students.
• Maintain a communication system that effectively collects and disseminates information to other professionals as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with other school professionals and representatives of community resources.
• Use an effective referral process to assist students and others to use special programs and services.
  
  

Program Management

• Compile, maintain, and file all required physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents including SHARS billing.
  
  

Administration

• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in guidance and counseling area.
• Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
• Maintain a positive and effective relationship with supervisors.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, students, and parents.
  
  

Professional

• Adhere to ethical and legal standards and model behavior that is professional, and responsible.
• Alternative methods of performing duties.
  
  

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress.

Ability to think clearly in stressful situations and a high stress tolerance required

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.