Primary Purpose:

The ARD Specialist is responsible for coordination, planning and preparation of compliance documents for students eligible for Special Education services. The ARD Specialist is responsible for chairing, or co-chairing, ARD meetings, and may serve more than one campus.  The ARD Specialist prepares and facilitates meetings but does not participate in the decision-making.

Qualifications (Experience/Education/Certification):

• Special Education Experience (2 years Preferred)
• Valid Texas Drivers License

Major Responsibilities:

Compliance

• Oversee the scheduling of ARD meetings to ensure the appropriate development of paperwork is completed and that all timeline requirements are met.
• Compile and maintain ARD documents to ensure compliance with state and federal law as well as local policy.
• Oversee the maintenance of student program files to ensure compliance.
• Through collaboration with district and campus administration, supervise the completion of all documentation related to the Admission, Review, and Dismissal Committee.
• Implement school board and district policies, procedures, and operational guidelines.

Professionalism/Confidentiality

• Maintain confidentiality. 
• Model behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible. 
• Demonstrate an acceptance of and an ability and willingness to work with individuals of varying physical and mental capacities from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. 
• Keep appointments and adhere to designated work schedule. 
• Use time in a productive manner. 
• Demonstrate the ability to successfully work collaboratively and independently. 
• Participate in professional development activities to improve skills related to job assignment, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. 

Additional Responsibilities and Expectations:

• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Serve as the central point of contact for campus staff for issues related to student special services.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules and local board policy.
• Open to learning the laws, processes, and policies for servicing students with disabilities.
• Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Strong computer skills to implement multiple and diverse programs.
• Attend all department team meetings and faculty meetings (as required).
• Attend all professional development trainings (as required).
• Travel (as required).
• Ability to transition with district/campus/department changes.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None