Admission, Review And Dismissal (Ard) Facilitator 2026 - 2027

ADMISSION, REVIEW AND DISMISSAL (ARD) FACILITATOR 2026 - 2027 Job Details

Job : 5782441

Final date to receive applications: Feb 28, 2027 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Mar 01, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Title: Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) Facilitator

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Special Education Coordinator

Pay Grade: Admin Pay 2

Dept. /School: Special Education

Days: 197

Supervises: N/A

Primary

Purpose:

Facilitating Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings for students receiving special education services within the district.

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or a related field
• Current & continued enrollment in a diagnostician or LSSP Program (Required)

Special Knowledge

Skills:

• Basic knowledge of Special Education is required
• Understanding of the Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) processes
• Understanding of all documents related to an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP)

Experience:

• 3-5 years teaching experience (in a Special Education setting preferably)
• Must complete program within two years (if enrolled in an LSSP program, requirement differs based on the internship requirement with the LSSP programs)

• Facilitate all Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) meetings through the collaborative effort with the campus staff and diagnostician.
• Must remain enrolled in a diagnostician or LSSP program to remain eligible for this position.
• Must meet with the department HR representative to provide enrollment verification regularly.
• Assist the diagnostician in planning and developing individual educational plans based on individual strengths and weaknesses according to local guidelines and current state‑federal regulations.
• Assist the diagnostician in determining dismissal when service is no longer needed.
• Assist the diagnostician in determining skills to be mastered by the student.
• Assist the diagnostician in determining strategies, techniques and classroom management to be employed by the teacher.
• Assist the diagnostician in conferring with special education teacher, or other school personnel and examine other relevant data.
• Assist the diagnostician in determining if IEP is meeting the best instructional needs of the student.
• Assist the diagnostician in determining if the IEP requires additional information.
• Maintain confidential eligibility records accurately and within timelines.
• Provide consultation to regular classroom teacher.
• Serve as a member of, and facilitator of, the Annual Review Committee for reviewing progress of each individual student.
• Assist the diagnostician in recommending continuation in a specific program for the following school year.
• Assist the diagnostician in recommending a change in categorical placement for the following school year.
• Ensure that the legal files contain required documentation for monitoring and any other court requested purposes.
• Disseminate information regarding current laws and court cases that change special education practices (to multidisciplinary team members).
• Stay current on all federal and state and local Special Education Guidelines.
• Work with ECISD attorney in preparation for ARD meetings and other legal proceedings including advocacy groups and/or other legal representatives.
• Assist the diagnostician in determining the educational level at which the student can function.
• Maintain records for purpose of Medicaid reimbursement.
• Coordinate services with outside agencies.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with teaching staff, counselors and administrators.
• Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Director of Special Education.

• Not Applicable

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional prolonged or irregular hours.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $57,055 to $77,192 Per Year

• Tony De La Rosa , HR Director
• HUMAN RESOURCES
• Phone:
• Email: hiram.delarosa