ARD Manager

ARD Manager )

Keller ISD Education Center - Keller, Texas Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5916177
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 04, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

SUMMARY:

Responsible for facilitating Annual, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings and completion of required ARD paperwork. Monitor implementation of I ndividualized E ducation P lans (IEP) and facilitate communication with parents and staff.

The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties and responsibilities noted herein, however, this list represents examples only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.

• Model KISD core organizational beliefs and values;perform duties effectively and efficiently for the purpose of supporting and contributing to high student achievement.

• Provide program support and service delivery; communicate effectively within and across teams andparticipatein cross-functional work groups.

• Maintain a commitment to the District mission; model District expectations through personal leadership and actively support the efforts of others to achieve District goals.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Instructional Strategies

• Schedules orassistin scheduling
  
  Annual, Review, and Dismissal(ARD) meetings andassistwithestablishingan agenda, setting the time allotted for the meeting, andestablishinga set of guidelines for the meeting.

• Facilitate ARD committee discussions using facilitation techniques to help the committee members communicate and collaborate effectively. Ensure each committee member has an opportunity to participate, resolve disagreements that arise, and keep the committee on task.

• Ensure federal and state timelines are met with respect tofunctionsof the ARD committee meetings.

• Implement andmaintainsystematic communication between special and general education personnel with respect to ARD meetings and decisions, Individual Education Plans (IEPs), student accommodations, and instructional concerns and progress.

• Support studentachievementensuring delivery of special education curriculum and instruction according to the IEP of individual students.

• Ensure student progress is evaluated on a regular, systematic basis, and findings are used to make decisions to improve program effectiveness as it relates to specific student needs. Offer and implement changes when warranted.

• Collaborate withteacherto address student achievement deficienciesfocusingresources, materials, and technology to promote satisfactory classroom performance. Encourage and support the development of innovative instructional programs.

• Assistinmonitoringthe instructional process to ensure program activities are aligned with desired outcomes and IEP.

Instructional Support

• Support the District’s student management policies and expectations for student behaviors related to the Special
  
  Education program.

• Use coaching skills to support staff, build capacity, and provide technical assistance.

• Provide orientation tonew staffon procedures for effective implementation of the campus ARD process.

• Be a positive role model for students.

Communication and Community Relations

• Establish andmaintaina positive relationship with principals, teachers, staff, and parents by supporting innovation and efforts in educating students with disabilities.

• Serve as parent liaison in matters pertaining tostudent assessment, program eligibility, and IEPs.

• Articulate the District’s mission and goalsin the area ofSpecial
  
  Education andsolicitsupport in realizing the mission.

Professional Growth and Development

• Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.

• Comply with State,District, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.

• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

Other

• Maintain confidentiality.

• Keep informed of andcomply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.

• Develop andmaintainsystems for retrieval of information in support of all programs; compile,maintain, file, and secure all physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents.

• Pursue Professional Development activities for self and assigned staff; ensure that Professional Development activities are aligned with District goals and initiatives and current…