ARD FACILITATOR

About the role

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
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with Special Education teaching experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree from accredited university

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

Responsibilities

Major responsibilities include:

• Developing functional behavior assessments and creating behavior intervention plans for students in special education
• Providing training for campuses on the implementation of behavior plans, effectiveness of Manifestation Determination Reviews, and findings of functional behavior assessments
• Participating in Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee to assist with appropriate placement and development of Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students
• Consulting with school staff regarding implementation of behavior intervention plans and managing behaviorally disruptive students
• Providing staff development training in assigned schools to assist school personnel with understanding of students with emotional, social, and behavioral disturbances

Specific Responsibilities

Responsibilities are categorized into the following areas:

• Guidance: developing behavior intervention plans, providing training, and participating in ARD Committee
• Counseling: counseling individual students and small groups, providing social skills training
• Consultation: consulting parents, teachers, administrators, and other relevant people to enhance their work with students
• Program Management: compiling and maintaining reports, records, and documents, including SHARS billing
• Administration: complying with policies, maintaining a positive relationship with supervisors, and communicating effectively with colleagues, students, and parents
• Professional: adhering to ethical and legal standards, modeling professional behavior, and maintaining emotional control under stress