ARD Facilitator

ARD Facilitator

Denton Independent School District Denton Independent School District
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Starting Date: Jul 28, 2026

Reports to: Campus Principal

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Compensation Plan: Teacher Hiring Schedule

Minimum Salary: Teacher Hiring Schedule

Duty Days: 197 days per year

* These 2 assignments will be based at Denton HS and Guyer HS

Primary

Purpose:

Responsible for coordinating and facilitating Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings, including planning and preparing compliance documents for students eligible for Special Education Services. Provides consultation to teachers, parents, support personnel, and community agencies. This includes but is not limited to consultation concerning the individualized educational program, its implementation, and strategies for learning. Acts as a source to ensure the district complies with all legal and compliance issues associated with special education at the local, state, and federal levels.

Qualifications:

Education and Certification

• Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited university
• Master’s degree preferred
• Certification as required by the State Board for Educator Certification in the area of special education
• Diagnostician certification in progress preferred

Experience

• Three (3) years of successful special education teaching experience

Special Knowledge and Skills

• Working knowledge of federal laws, state guidelines and local district policies
• Understands the function of the ARD Committee meeting and an understanding of special education law and procedures
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective communication skills with others, as well as the ability to work collaboratively
• Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish is preferred

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Demonstrates ethical and professional practices and responsibilities.
• Conducts self professionally and ethically in all job responsibilities and roles.
• Develop and maintain collaborative, positive relationships with families, educators, campus personnel, the community, outside agencies, and related service personnel.
• Coordinates with testing diagnostician regarding special education student evaluation needs.
• Communicates effectively with multi-disciplinary team members, parents, students, campus personnel, and district-level special education personnel.
• Applies and demonstrates knowledge of program planning and instructional decision-making.
• Demonstrates knowledge of eligibility criteria and procedures for identifying students with disabilities and determining the presence of educational needs.
• Demonstrates skills necessary for scheduling, time management, and meeting organization, and eligibility folder management.
• Effectively and accurately utilizes the special education data management software system.
• Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate curricula and instructional strategies for students with disabilities.
• Participates as a multi-disciplinary team member who determines special education eligibility for students and makes appropriate instructional recommendations as IEP goals and objectives are developed.
• Serves as a case manager and resource to campuses by updating campus personnel regarding local, state, and federal rules and regulations and ensuring the campus/district maintains compliance with all regulations associated with special education.
• Upon request, provides training to district and campus staff and parents of students with disabilities regarding special education support, services, and strategies.
• Serves…