TITLE:                       SPECIAL EDUCATION LIAISON
 

REPORTS TO:         CAMPUS PRINCIPAL / SPECIAL EDUCATION DIRECTOR OR SUPERVISOR

 Status:                       Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:  - Texas Teacher's Certificate

-   Bachelor's Degree or higher

-   Special Education Certification (optional)

-   Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may

     find appropriate and acceptable.

SUPERVISES:          Any assigned teaching assistant(s)

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); ability to 

instruct; ability to maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical Demands/ Environmental Factors:

Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

The working conditions described here are representative of those

an employee encounters while performing the essential functions

of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of

this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Instructional Management

1.      Serves in an instructional capacity to students identified as needing special education services.

2.         Meets with campus LPAC representative to determine instructional programming and assessment for Bilingual/Special Education students.

3.      Assists Department Chair in tracking students with behavioral issues.

4.      Assists Department Chair in monitoring IEP/BIP progress reports.

Compliance

1.      Monitors the timelines/paperwork for all ARDs.

2.      Sends ARD notices and monitors parent receipt.

3.      Acts as a resource for compliance in ARD committee meetings (e.g. annuals and reviews).

4.      Records ARD proceedings according to guidelines.

5.      Completes all other ARD data/forms.

6.      Notifies non-attending parent of ARD proceedings, sends copies, gets signature(s).

7.      Places all ARD forms in the student eligibility folders.

8.      Assists Department Chair with temporary ARDs.

9.      Conducts transition ARDs.

Administrative Management

1.      Keeps campus administration informed and current on assessment decisions for students.

2.      Assists with and serves as a resource for pre-ARD staffings.

3.      Brings placement concerns to the attention of the supervisor.

4.      Coordinates with Department Chair to arrange for departmental meetings to disseminate and collect special education information.

5.      Works as a team with the supervisor to assist with the collection of departmental data as required for special education reports.

Professionalism

1.      Complies with District and building rules and regulations.

2.      Consistently demonstrates poise and self-control.

3.      Withstands outside pressures and is not prone to over-react to these pressures.

4.      Is able to obtain the respect and the cooperation of others.

5.      Keeps principal informed on events and activities of an unusual nature as well as routine matters related to the principal’s accountability.

6.      Demonstrates flexibility by adjusting rapidly to changes in plans or procedures.

7.      Exhibits overall positive professional attitude and cooperation.