Coordinator 2, Initial ARD (Multiple Positions)

JOB SUMMARY

Support the implementation of the district’s initial ARD processes by coordinating day-to-day execution and providing direct support to campuses, This role works collaboratively with campus teams to promote consistent practices, reinforce district expectations, and support high-quality eligibility determination and placement decisions aligned with student-centered outcomes. 

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1.        Coordinator with campus personnel to execute major Special Education workstreams.
2.        Support consistent campus implementation of district initial ARD processes that result in data-driven eligibility and placement decisions. 
3.        Other duties as assigned. 

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED

EDUCATION

Previous experience as a School and/or District administrator is preferred.  
Master's Degree

WORK EXPERIENCE

1 to 3 years

SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION

Software
Microsoft Office

Certifications/Licensure
Teacher Certification preferred

Equipment
Office equipment (e.g., computer, copier)

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Level 2 -Work Leadership. Regularly provides project management or team leadership to a group of two or more employees but does not have formal supervisory responsibility. Leading and directing is restricted to monitoring work and providing guidance on escalated issues. Most of work time is spent performing many of the same duties they are leading.

WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT

-Work is substantially complex, varied and regularly requires the selection and application of technical and detailed guidelines. Independent judgment is required to identify, select, and apply the most appropriate methods as well as interpret precedent. Position regularly makes recommendations to management on areas of significance to the department. Supervision received typically consists of providing directions on the more complex projects and new job duties and priorities.

BUDGET AUTHORITY

No budget development activity is required. 

PROBLEM SOLVING

-Decisions are made on both routine and non-routine matters with some latitude but are still subject to approval. Job is occasionally expected to recommend new solutions to problems and improve existing methods or generate new ideas.

IMPACT OF DECISIONS

-Decisions have moderate impact to the facility/department or division, causing increased satisfaction or dissatisfaction; producing efficiencies or delays; promoting or inhibiting personal intellectual or professional development; and/or contributing to financial gain or expense. Errors may be serious, usually not subject to direct verification or check, causing losses such as improper cost calculations, overpayment or improper utilization of labor, materials, or equipment. Effects are usually confined to the organization itself and is short term.

COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS

-Collaborate and solve problems - work with others to resolve problems, clarify, or interpret complex information/policies, and provide initial screening/negotiations without approval authority. Interactions are typically with customers, senior level professional staff, and managers.

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS

-Regularly assesses and diffuses complex and escalate customer issues. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for solving systemic customer service problems. Regularly explores alternative and creative solutions to meeting the needs of the customer within HISD's policies and guidelines.

WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

-Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements.