ARD Facilitator

Position Type:

Special Education/ARD Facilitator

Date Posted:

3/5/2026

Location:

Special Education

Date Available:

School Year

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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Job Title:

ARD Facilitator

Exemption Status/Test:
Exempt

Reports to:

Director of Special Education

Dept./School:
Special Education/Assigned Campus(es)

Primary

Purpose:

Responsible for facilitating ARD meetings and assisting in the development of the students' Individualized Education Programs (IEP) and completion of required ARD paperwork on the Campus assigned to. Communicates with campus staff and parents before and after ARD Committee meetings in ARD preparation/follow-up activities.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

* Bachelor's degree

* Valid Teaching Certificate with special education certification

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

* Communicate with colleagues on a regular basis

* Strive to maintain and improve professional competence

* Interact with parents

* Ensure compliance with all state and federal requirements for educating students with disabilities

* Good attention to detail

Experience:

* Prefer 3 years of teaching experience in Special Education

Salary Information:

* Paygrade: S1

* Days: 197

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

Program Management

1. Schedules or assist in scheduling ARD meetings and assist with establishing an agenda, setting the time allotted for the meeting, and establishing a set of guidelines for the meeting.

2. 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.

3. Ensure federal and state timelines are met with respect to functions of the ARD committee meetings.

4. Implement and maintain systematic 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.

5. Support student achievement ensuring delivery of special education curriculum and instruction according to the IEP of individual students.

6. 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.

7. Collaborate with teacher to address student achievement deficiencies focusing resources, materials, and technology to promote satisfactory classroom performance. Encourage and support the development of innovative instructional programs.

8. Assist in monitoring the instructional process to ensure program activities are aligned with desired outcomes and IEP.

Instructional Support

9. Support the district's student management policies and expectations for student behaviors related to the special education program.

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

11. Provide orientation to new staff on procedures for effective implementation of the campus ARD process.

Communication and Community Relations

12. Establish and maintain a positive relationship with principals, teachers, staff, and parents by supporting innovation and efforts in educating students with disabilities.

13. Serve as parent liaison in matters pertaining to student assessment, program eligibility, and IEPs.

14. Articulate the district's mission and goals in the area of special education and solicit support in realizing the mission.

Policy, Reports, and Law

15. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.

16. 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.

Other

17. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used:
Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture:
Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting

Motion:
Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse

Lifting:
Occasional light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds)

Environment:
Occasional district wide and statewide travel

Mental Demands:
Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Sealy ISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.