ARD Facilitator

The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

7h•$57,000

About The Position

You will make a difference! You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of students and colleagues. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll love working in the UT Charter School System. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to: Salaries that are highly competitive with the local ISD Eligibility for annual merit-based permanent salary increases Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%) Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options Paid sick time, and holidays Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b) Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities Tuition assistance Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff ID card For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits This is a 10-month (August-May) ARD Facilitator position in the Austin-area. Salary will be spread over 12-months. Start date is August 1 ,2026. The University of Texas-University Charter School is a public charter school and follows all state and federal regulations for public school services. The University of Texas-University Charter School is a part of the University of Texas at Austin’s College of Education. Purpose To support students, administrators, and instructors with Special Education processes.

Requirements

Valid Texas Teaching Certificate.
Special Education Certified.
Knowledge of state and Federal Special Education law.
Knowledge of the ARD process.
Knowledge of disabilities and the impact on children.
Skilled in developing effective and compliant IEPs.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Skilled in working effectively under timelines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Skilled in maintaining accurate and compliant student records.
Skilled in developing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Skilled in Microsoft Office (including MS Excel) and web applications.
Knowledge of state testing requirements and procedures (EOC/STARR).
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a special education teacher.
Experience with eSped.
Master's degree in Special Education or related field.

Responsibilities

Schedule, facilitate, and document all aspects of Individual Education Program (IEP) meetings following federal, state, and local guidelines and rules.
Review IEP documentation submitted by teachers to ensure compliance with local guidelines.
Maintain student special education records according to federal, state, and local guidelines.
Coordinate communication between service providers to facilitate implementation of the IEP.
Conduct all aspects of the special education referral process.
Attend LST (Local Support Team) meetings.
Coordinate the special education referral process by collecting all required data, performing needed observations and communicating with parents and teachers.
Complete special education Child Find information for initial evaluation, and send to central office special education department according to district procedures.
Conduct all tasks involved with student special education data during enrollment and withdraw.
Receive Student Data Request Form, process Transfer of Records or Transfer IEP.
Complete Transfer of Records or Transfer IEP documentation in eSped and archive documents.
Identify missing Special Education information in newly enrolled student records and provide information to clerk so additional records can be requested.
Review enrolling and withdrawn student records, ensure compliance and archive.
Conduct all special education administrative activities at the campus.
Coordinate provision of assistive technology supports and services.
Keep principal informed of current and supporting teacher training.
Verify special education attendance reports.
Verify completion of six weeks progress reports.
Review summary of compliance report on a weekly basis and correct any issues identified.
Respond to parent inquiries/concerns.
Collect/maintain documentation of provision of services to students.

Benefits

Salaries that are highly competitive with the local ISD
Eligibility for annual merit-based permanent salary increases
Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Paid sick time, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
Tuition assistance
Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff ID card