District Professional- ARD Facilitator

District Professional – ARD Facilitator

Kilgore Independent School District Central Administration Office – Kilgore, Texas

Job : 5676377

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 28, 2026

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $52,527 to $64,262 Per Year

Primary

Purpose:

Responsible for facilitating Annual, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings and completing required ARD paperwork. Monitor implementation of individualized education plans (IEP) and facilitate communication with parents and staff.

Education: Bachelor’s degree

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Knowledge of state and federal laws for educating students with disabilities
• Understanding of the individual needs of students with disabilities
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents and staff
• Ability to implement policies and procedures
• Ability to interpret data
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience: Two years of experience working with disabled students and other students with diverse learning needs, preferably in a public education environment.

Program Management

• Schedule or assist in scheduling ARD meetings, establish agenda, set time allotted, and establish guidelines.
• 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 to functions of the ARD committee meetings.
• Implement and maintain systematic communication between special and general education personnel regarding ARD meetings and decisions, IEPs, student accommodations, and instructional concerns and progress.
• Support student achievement by ensuring 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. Offer and implement changes when warranted.
• Collaborate with teachers to address student achievement deficiencies, focusing resources, materials, and technology to promote satisfactory classroom performance. Encourage and support the development of innovative instructional programs.
• Assist in monitoring the instructional process to ensure program activities align 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 to new staff on procedures for effective implementation of the campus ARD process.

Communication and Community Relations

• Establish and maintain a 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 to student assessment, program eligibility, and IEPs.
• Articulate the district’s mission and goals in the area of special education and solicit support in realizing the mission.

Policy, Reports, and Law

• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the area of special education. Make recommendations to improve program effectiveness.

• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Amy Broaddus
• 301 N Kilgore Street
• Kilgore, Texas 75662
• Phone:
• Email: abroaddus