Diagnostician Practicum ARD Facilitator

Position Type:Special Education Services/Educational DiagnosticianDate Posted:3/6/2026Location:SPECIAL EDUCATIONDate Available:Upon HireClosing Date:03/23/2026Education/Certification:Required:Currently enrolled in a graduate-level Educational Diagnostician certification program with a partnering university.Bachelor's Degree with a current teaching certification.Special Knowledge/Skills:Good communication skillsAbility to relate well with students, teachers, colleagues, and supervisory personnel and to work effectively within a multidisciplinary settingTechnology Proficiency: Level 2 Proficient (in):Applied use of computer operationsApplied use of software productivity tools (i.e., Microsoft Office)Applied use of e-mailApplied use of printersApplied use of job-related financial and student management systemsApplied use of multimedia toolsApplied use of electronic file managementApplied use of Technology Applications TEKS CCISD Acceptable Use Policy and Technology Ethics/EtiquetteFunctionThe Diagnostician Practicum ARD facilitator is responsible for the coordination, planning and preparation of compliance documents for students in consideration to be eligible for, or eligible for, Special Education. As an ARD Facilitator is responsible for chairing or co-chairing Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings and may be assigned to more than one campus. As a Diagnostician practicum student, the individual is supervised by an Educational Diagnostician graduate university program as well as a credential Educational Diagnostician within CCISD. As a practicum student is responsible for assisting with the individual comprehensive educational assessment of children referred for learning and/or behavior problems, with particular emphasis on the diagnosis of efficient approaches to learning tasks, behavioral strategies, and recommendations for remediation. May provide assistance to campuses and parents regarding administrative and instructional issues necessary to maintain an appropriate educational program for students. May also assist in staffing cooperatively with other special education staff, the placement of disabled students into non-home special education programs.Reports To:Coordinator for Psychological ServicesResponsibilities:InstructionAdministers and interprets or assists with administration and interpretation of psycho-educational tests.Prepares or assists with preparation of comprehensive written reports relating test results to the educational setting.Integrates behavioral data into classroom management strategy recommendations.Integrates material/instructional resource data into classroom strategy recommendations.Utilizes both formal and informal techniques to assess skills.Utilizes knowledge of reading and math curriculum and a wide variety of materials and strategies to develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).Participates in case staffings, seeks consultative assistance from coordinator, consultant, and peers.Schedules, or assists in scheduling, Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings and notifies parents of the ARD meeting, including distribution of ARD calendar to appropriate ARD Committee members in a timely fashion; ensures that elements are completed in applicable cases; notifies all appropriate school personnel of ARD meetings/ARD schedule changes.Ensures that federal/state timelines are met with respect to functions of ARD Committee meetings; requests for additional assessments and required timelines set by ARD Committee.Monitors ARD paperwork completed by campus personnel; completes and turns in ARD paperwork to official audit file within 5 days of the meeting; turns in PEIMS information to campus registrar within 48 hours of the ARD meeting.Completes lists, forms, reports, PEIMS forms, and data required by the Special Education Office by due dates (e.g., transportation forms, EYS forms, October counts, etc).Maintains current state assessment test lists and referrals for related services evaluation; maintains communication among assessment, service providers, and related services personnel.Provides for systematic communication among special and general education personnel (with respect to ARD meetings and decisions, IEPs, accommodations needed in the general education setting, relevant instructional concerns and progress).Completes or provides guidance to special education teachers to complete applicable ARD supplements with accompanying data collected by campus staff (i.e., EYS regression data, all IEPs, BIPs, etc.).Assists campus administrator(s) to ensure compliance with mandates for due process guaranteed to students with disabilities by state/federal law; ensures compliance with local policies and procedures outlined for this population.Maintains thorough documentation regarding any significant problems with ARD Committee procedures; attends Special Education Department staff meetings; attends relevant professional development and required initial ARD facilitation training.Provide accountability information for special education case managers.Validation of data and PEIMS verification each six weeks.Ensures IEP information is shared with relevant parties.Works with campus staffs to plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate special education instructional programs.Provides and coordinates instructional resources and materials programmatically to campus special education staffs to support instructional goals.School/Organization ClimateEstablishes good working rapport with local school staff.Promotes high expectations regarding improvement of instruction.Promotes use of positive discipline management plans in special education classrooms.Facilitates conflict resolution through the use of effective communication skills.School/Organization ImprovementParticipates on committees designed to enhance department/district activities.Student ManagementConsults with local school staff in regard to individual student problems.Conducts parent/guardian conferences for interpretation of test data/discussion of recommendations.School/Community RelationsPursues communication with non-school agencies/professional to enhance database.Serves as liaison with outside agencies/professionals to enhance transitional services.Professional Growth and DevelopmentAssumes personal responsibility for continuing professional growth/employee development.Accepts and analyzes constructive criticism in a professional manner.Provides constructive criticism in a professional manner.MiscellaneousShares multidisciplinary team assessment responsibilities effectively.Demonstrates an ability to organize and prioritize activities effectively.Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of federal/state/local appraisal guidelines.Performs additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: NoneWORKING CONDITIONS:Mental/Physical Demands and Environmental FactorsAbility to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures and data; coordinate district functions and maintain emotional control under stress.Frequent travel within district and occasional travel out of district; irregular and prolonged hours.Challenging situations, limited in-District travel, and moderate to heavy liftingAbility to receive information and/or instruction from internal/external customers through spoken expression.Ability to manipulate tools/equipment/keyboards.Ability to convey information and/or instruction to internal/external customers through spoken expression.Ability to perform work while standing and/or walking for extended periods, up to eight (8) hours a day.Ability to see detailed information, naturally or with correction.TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:This job description describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Other duties may be assigned as deemed appropriate. The pay grade, pay code, and work year listed are intended to be informational and not contractual in nature.Job Description Revised May 9, 2024Interested applicants must submit the following: - A current resume, copies of transcripts and certifications, and letter of interest addressed to Ms. Debbie Lara, Chief Human Resources Officer. - You must provide 3 references, including their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers so that they may be contacted electronically or by phone. Our online application system will email "links" to the references listed in your application, and they will complete the reference form online. One of the 3 references must be from your current principal. The other two references may be an assistant principal, athletic director, department head, co-worker or anyone else who can provide insight into your job performance. If you have no experience in a school district, then a reference from your current supervisor is required.All online reference forms must be completed by the job closing date.For assistance contact:Heather Ybarbo - (361) 695-7581Teacher Applicant SpecialistHeather.Ybarbo@ccisd.usCCISD Human Resources801 LeopardCorpus Christi, Texas.Salary: ADMN/203: Salary range is $263.28 to $382.80 daily (individual daily rate calculation is based on applicable experience)See the CCISD Salary Schedule handbook for information regarding initial salary placement.