ARD Facilitator

About the role

This is a 10-month (August-May) ARD Facilitator position in the Austin-area. Salary will be spread over 12-months. The University of Texas-University Charter School is a public charter school and follows all state and federal regulations for public school services.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, facilitate, and document all aspects of Individual Education Program (IEP) meetings following federal, state, and local guidelines and rules.
• Review IEP documentation submitted by teachers to ensure compliance with local guidelines.
• Maintain student special education records according to federal, state, and local guidelines.
• Coordinate communication between service providers to facilitate implementation of the IEP.
• Conduct all aspects of the special education referral process.
• Attend LST (Local Support Team) meetings.
• Coordinate the special education referral process by collecting all required data, performing needed observations and communicating with parents and teachers.
• Complete special education Child Find information for initial evaluation, and send to central office special education department according to district procedures.
• Conduct all tasks involved with student special education data during enrollment and withdraw.
• Receive Student Data Request Form, process Transfer of Records or Transfer IEP.
• Complete Transfer of Records or Transfer IEP documentation in eSped and archive documents.
• Identify missing Special Education information in newly enrolled student records and provide information to clerk so additional records can be requested.
• Review enrolling and withdrawn student records, ensure compliance and archive.
• Conduct all special education administrative activities at the campus.
• Coordinate provision of assistive technology supports and services.
• Keep principal informed of current and supporting teacher training.
• Verify special education attendance reports.
• Verify completion of six weeks progress reports.
• Review summary of compliance report on a weekly basis and correct any issues identified.
• Respond to parent inquiries/concerns.
• Collect/maintain documentation of provision of services to students.

Requirements

• Valid Texas Teaching Certificate.
• Special Education Certified.
• Knowledge of state and Federal Special Education law.
• Knowledge of the ARD process.
• Knowledge of disabilities and the impact on children.
• Skilled in developing effective and compliant IEPs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Skilled in working effectively under timelines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Skilled in maintaining accurate and compliant student records.
• Skilled in developing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office (including MS Excel) and web applications.
• Knowledge of state testing requirements and procedures (EOC/STARR).

Qualifications

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred qualifications include experience as a special education teacher, experience with eSped, and a Master's degree in Special Education or related field.

Benefits

• Salaries that are highly competitive with the local ISD
• Eligibility for annual merit-based permanent salary increases
• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Paid sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff ID card

Pay

Salary Range $57,000 + depending on qualifications

Schedule

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 40. This is a 10-month (August-May) position, with salary spread over 12-months.