ARD Facilitator (26-27)

KIPP Texas Public Schools • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Special Education ARD Facilitator supports students receiving special education and Section 504 services by helping develop Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans, supporting inclusive instruction, and ensuring compliance with applicable federal and Texas laws and regulations. The position works closely with school-based personnel, campus teams, and the Director of ARD Facilitation to promote consistent, high-quality services and build staff capacity and collaboration in support of students with diverse learning needs.

The role supports implementation of the Special Education Strategic Plan, helps communicate and coordinate support for special populations teams, and contributes to departmental improvement through planning, monitoring, and review of goals and benchmarks. It also supports campuses with compliance, data analysis, staff coaching, professional development, stakeholder communication, and resolution of issues involving special populations. The position reports to a school site Monday through Friday, requires regular travel between campuses or regional offices, and involves attending meetings and training both virtually and in person.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Special Education Certification.
• Satisfactory outcome of a background check.
• At least 3 years of teaching experience focused on special education services.
• Knowledge of Section 504 and the 13 IDEA eligibility categories.
• Knowledge of the function of the ARD Committee and special education law and procedures.
• Strong record of helping students achieve academic success, primarily students in educationally underserved communities.
• Commitment to KIPP Texas’s mission, students, families, and community.
• Willingness to continue learning, increase effectiveness, and offer and receive constructive feedback.
• Flexibility and willingness to go above and beyond to meet student needs.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress and work with frequent interruptions.
• Reliable transportation for travel between campuses.
• Ability to move about inside and outside the school throughout the workday and attend conferences, meetings, and training sessions virtually and in person within the region.

Responsibilities

• Schedule or assist with scheduling ARD meetings, notify parents and committee members, distribute ARD calendars, and communicate schedule changes to school personnel.
• Ensure federal and state timelines are met for ARD Committee functions, including requests for additional assessments and required follow-up.
• Write, monitor, and submit ARD paperwork by compliance deadlines.
• Complete special education department documentation and reports by their due dates, including transportation and extended school year forms and required snapshots.
• Complete ARD supplements and collect relevant data, including ESY regression, IEP, and behavior improvement plan information.
• Follow beginning-, middle-, and end-of-year procedures and submit student recommendations for summer programs.
• Ensure IEPs, special education documentation, and 504 plans comply with federal, state, and district regulations.
• Participate in IEP meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and other meetings to discuss student progress.
• Maintain communication between special and general education personnel about ARD meetings and decisions, IEPs, accommodations, instructional concerns, and student progress.
• Build positive relationships with school staff, parents, and community members.
• Coach school-based special education managers and other staff supporting special populations across grade bands, including self-contained classrooms, on MTSS, 504, and special education.
• Provide support for special population compliance across the organization.
• Analyze school 504 and ARD compliance data to inform campus support.
• Maintain current state assessment rosters and submit referral sheets for additional testing, reevaluations, and related services.
• Coordinate communication between assessment personnel and related service providers.
• Use data to develop goals and support the educational needs of students in special populations.
• Build trust with teachers, parents, administrators, and other stakeholders in support of student success.
• Maintain productive working relationships with internal departments and lead troubleshooting when special populations issues arise.
• Serve as the Special Populations team liaison to support communication and collaboration between teams.
• Support or provide monthly professional development, newsletter contributions, and ongoing coaching and guidance for school-based staff.
• Develop and deliver training on organizational structures, processes, and procedures needed for effective compliance.
• Collaborate with the Director of ARD Facilitation and school staff to resolve TEA complaints.
• Support implementation and monitoring of the Special Education Strategic Plan, including strategic plans, annual goals, and quarterly benchmarks.
• Perform other tasks and duties assigned by the Senior Director of Special Populations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, with coverage options for employees and their families.
• Competitive vacation and flexible paid time off (PTO) policies.
• Paid family leave.
• Flexible spending account or high-yield HSA.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Employee-paid legal plans, LifeLock identity protection, life insurance, and disability insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level