Facilitator - ARD Job Waco area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Job Details

Job : 5745465

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 29, 2026 2:00 AM (UTC)

Job Description

Job Title: ARD Facilitator

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt/Contracted

Reports To: Director of Special Education

Pay Grade/Days: 103/202 Days

Dept./School: Administration

Date Revised: December 2021

Primary Purpose

Facilitate and coordinate activities related to the admission, renewal, and dismissal (ARD) process.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Valid Texas Special Education certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills

Effective and positive communication and interpersonal skills
Strong team‑building skills
Knowledge of special education rules and regulations
Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data
Superior organizational skills
Ability to adjust to change in a positive manner

Experience

Minimum of three years special education teaching experience, preferred.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Coordinate ARD meetings on campuses.

Coordinate with testing diagnostician regarding special education student needs.

Maintain special education student folders.

Adhere to federal, state and local special education requirements, especially in the areas of annual ARDs and all evaluations.

Process referrals to special education from SAT.

Share with administrator the role of ARD facilitator and note taker at ARD meetings.

Stay up‑to‑date professionally through the selection of quality staff development opportunities for personal growth.

Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking actions.

Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.

Demonstrate integrity and ethics.

Display proficient levels of technology applications.

Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.

Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.

Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.

Maintain friendly customer‑driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co‑workers.

Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.

Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).

Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.

Working Conditions

Maintain emotional control under stress. Ability to proficiently manage multiple tasks simultaneously; ability to consistently interact with students and staff in positive manner. Varied working environment; frequent district‑wide travel; moderate standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing; performing restraint techniques with students when required.

Equipment Used

Personal computers, printers, and other office equipment

Note

This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all‑inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Non

Discrimination Statement

The Waco Independent School District is an equal opportunity educational provider and employer who does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information or non‑proficiency in English language skills in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended;
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended;
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Americans with Disabilities Act; and school board policy not to discriminate in such a manner.

Position Type

Full‑time

Contact Information

Elesa Maimbourg, Human Resources Coordinator
P.O. Box 27
Waco, Texas 76703
Phone: 254‑755‑9410
Email: elesa.maimbourg

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