CTE ARD Representative (24-25)

NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Title: CTE ARD Representative      

Reports To: Director of Career & Technical Education             

Dept. /School: Career and Technical Education                          

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: $25.00/Hour

Work Hours: Part-Time, Max of 20 hours per week

Date Revised: 08/2024

Primary Purpose:

The CTE ARD Representative is responsible for managing the admission, review, and dismissal processes for students with special needs within Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs, remotely. This role involves coordinating with various stakeholders, including teachers, administrators, and parents, to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Valid Texas Teaching Career & Technical Education (CTE) Certification required
• Experience in special education and/or CTE programs required
• Understanding of IDEA and other relevant special education regulations
• Working knowledge of local, state and national CTE curriculum standards
• Strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of all applicable federal, state, local laws, guidelines, and procedures
• Knowledge about instructional materials, technology, and state evaluation methods.
• Skilled in communicating effectively with others
• Skilled in using computer tools, including but not limited to, email, virtual meetings, internet, word/google documents and spreadsheets
• Skilled in working in collaborative, team-based environments
• Skilled in working with and presenting to diverse populations of students, parents, and community members
• Ability to exercise good judgment in decision-making, especially in difficult circumstances
• Skilled in human relationships, conflict resolution strategies, and team building methods and techniques.
• Minimum of 2 years of successful career and technical education teaching experience
• Special Education ARD experience required
• Dependable home internet required.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Maintain Working Knowledge of NISD Career Clusters & Programs of Study:

1. Stay informed about best practices in special education and CTE
2. Engage in professional learning to maintain knowledge of CTE content fields
3. Engage in professional learning to maintain knowledge of industry certification opportunities for students
4. Advocate for NISD students and CTE Career Clusters & Pathways

ARD Meeting Preparation & Responsibilities:

1. Serve as a liaison between the CTE department and special education services during ARD meetings
2. Collaborate with educators to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) that align with CTE program requirements
3. Work cooperatively with the ARD committee to assess student needs regarding accommodations &/or modifications regarding CTE curricula
4. Review all student paperwork prior to ARD meetings to ensure accurate & appropriate committee collaboration
5. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrator that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position
6. Dependable performance requires reliable and dependable attendance
7. Provide information and collaborative support to NISD CTE teachers on accommodating specific students and their special needs.

Data Management:

1. Maintain accurate and complete records as required by law, district policy, and administration.
2. Maintain the confidentiality of all student records and information in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
3. Ensure that sensitive information is shared only with authorized individuals.

Supervisory Duties:

N/A

Equipment Used:

Personal computer, copier, Fax machine, calculator, printer

Working Conditions:

Able to maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions. Repetitive hand motions.  Occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Position requires frequent bending, stooping, twisting, pulling, overhead reaching, sitting, and keyboarding. Position requires the ability to lift 25 pounds to waist high.

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, alternative methods of performing your duties, or skills that may be required.

Salary : $25