Special Education - ARD Facilitator

Job : 1181

Job Title: ARD Facilitator

Reports to: Director – Special Education

Pay Grade: AP 3 - Elem 193 / MS/HS 197

Location: TBD

Date Posted: 10/6/2025

Position Type: Special Education – Professional / ARD Facilitator

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Primary

Purpose:

Implement the special education IEP process. Assess the educational, learning styles, and program needs of students referred to special education services. Work cooperatively with instructional personnel to guide the ARD committee in providing the most appropriate programs for students with disabilities.

• Education/Certification: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree. Master's degree preferred. Valid Texas teacher’s certificate with a certification in Special Education.
• Special Knowledge/
  
  Skills:
  
  Knowledge of IDEA, the IEP process, and the education of special education students. Ability to interpret data. Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of eSPED/Frontline preferred.
• Experience: A minimum of three (3) years teaching experience.

• Assume full responsibility for the accuracy of data entered into the ARD/IEP for the student.
• Convene ARD committee meetings within required timelines.
• Collaborate with the diagnostician to ensure implementation of all transfer ARD procedures within timelines.
• Serve as the manager of the Admission, Review, and Dismissal/Individual Educational Plan (ARD/IEP) Committees to determine the most appropriate placement and programming of individual students with disabilities.
• Assume responsibility for finalization and implementation of the IEP for each student in the special education program.
• Assume responsibility with instructional staff members for the continuous evaluation of the effectiveness of individual education programs.
• Assume responsibility for reporting the recommendations derived from the ARD/IEP Committee to the teachers who are to receive an individual student with disabilities.
• Provide consultation and support to staff members and parents of students receiving special education services.
• Attend Special Education support staff meetings and other meetings as scheduled.
• Articulate the philosophy and rationale of the special education services within the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD to the school and the community.
• Seek ways to increase professional growth and development.
• Compile, maintain, and file reports, records, and other documents as required.
• Comply with policies by federal and state law, state Board of Education rule, and local board policy. Comply with all district and local campus routines and regulations.

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment.

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.

Motion: Frequent walking.

Lifting: May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist non-ambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours.

Environment: Exposure to biological hazards; may require district-wide travel.

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions.

Other: Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures; other duties as assigned.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The Administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.