Special Education Admission Review, Dismissal; ARD Facilitator

Position: Special Education Admission Review, Dismissal (ARD) Facilitator (2026-2027 School Year)
Job Title: Special Education Admission, Review, Dismissal (ARD) Facilitator

Reports to: Campus Principal / Director of Special Programs

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: Teacher Scale plus stipend

Reporting Days: Teacher calendar plus 10 days (197)

Primary Purpose:

The Special Education ARD Facilitator is responsible for coordination, planning and preparation of compliance documents for students eligible for Special Education services and is responsible for chairing, or co-chairing, and ARD meetings.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's Degree required

Master's Degree preferred.

Valid Texas teaching certificate with special education endorsement

Minimum of three years teaching experience, including experience teaching disabled and other students with diverse learning needs;

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Experience with eSPED software or other computer based documentation system preferred

Knowledge of all applicable federal, state, local laws, and guidelines and procedures.

Experience in adapting and implementing curriculum to meet individual learning and behavioral needs

Knowledge about instructional materials, technology, and state evaluation methods.

Skill in communicating effectively with others

Skill in working with computer tools, including but not limited to, email, internet, word processing and spreadsheets

Skill in working in collaborative team-based environments

Skill in working with and presenting to diverse populations of students, parents, and community member.

Ability to exercise good judgment in decision making, especially in difficult circumstances

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Special Education

Ensure implementation of the process of special education

Provide input on Special Education program to administration including information on curriculum, students, staff and overall functioning of the Special Education program at assigned campus.

Provides for systematic communication among special and general education personnel.

Serve as a consultant to teachers in the identification, evaluation, selection, and application of appropriate activities and materials with regard for objectives to be achieved

Provide assistance in the continuity of the instructional program by making organizational arrangements toward the integration of students with special needs into regular classes

Promote appropriate staff development in special education

Supervised assigned staff under the direction of the campus principal.

Ensure IEP goals and standards are being followed including accommodations and modifications.

Coordinate with School Counselors and Social Workers to ensure the needs of Special Education students are being met.

Coordinate state testing needs for students with disabilities in coordination with Campus Test Coordinator to ensure special education students are tested appropriately.

ARD Process

Provides case management of students in Special Education including coordinating and facilitating ARDs.

Ensures that federal/state timelines are met with respect to functions of ARD Committee meetings; requests for additional assessments and required timelines set by ARD Committee.

Monitors ARD paperwork completed by campus personnel; completes and turns in ARD paperwork to official audit file in a timely manner

Completes lists, forms, reports, PEIMS forms, and data required by the Special Education Office by due dates (e.g., transportation forms, EYS forms, October counts, etc).

Maintains current state assessment test lists; referral lists, and referrals for related services evaluation; maintains communication among assessment, service providers, and related services personnel.

Provides for systematic communication among special and general education personnel (with respect to ARD meetings and decisions, IEPs, accommodations needed in the general education setting, relevant instructional concerns and progress).

Completes applicable ARD supplements with accompanying data collected by campus staff (i.e., EYS regression data, all IEPs, BIPs, etc.).

Follows end of year procedures for folder exchanges, summer testing, etc.

Assists campus administrator(s) to ensure compliance with mandates for due process guaranteed to students with disabilities by state/federal law; ensures compliance with local policies and procedures outlined for this population.

Maintains thorough documentation regarding any significant problems with ARD Committee procedures.

Schedule and facilitate staff needed for potential problematic ARDs.

Student Growth and Development

Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students

Support campus extracurricular activities as assigned

Be a positive role model for students and support the mission of the school district.

Provide direct classroom support for Special Education students as available.

General

Demonstrates thoroughness, reliability and a high degree of accuracy in performing work assignments.

Works cooperatively with others and maintains a positive attitude in the work…