ARD Facilitator

Denton Independent School District • Denton, TX

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About The Position

The ARD Facilitator coordinates and facilitates Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings and prepares compliance documents for students eligible for special education services. The role consults with teachers, parents, support personnel, and community agencies about individualized educational programs, their implementation, and learning strategies. It also helps ensure district compliance with special education legal and regulatory requirements at the local, state, and federal levels.

The facilitator serves as a case manager and campus resource, collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, supports eligibility and instructional planning, and manages ARD schedules, timelines, records, and required documentation. The position is a 197-duty-day role, reports to the Campus Principal, and is classified as exempt. Compensation follows the Teacher Hiring Schedule; the minimum salary is listed as the Teacher Hiring Schedule.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
• Certification required by the State Board for Educator Certification in the area of special education.
• Three years of successful special education teaching experience.
• Working knowledge of federal laws, state guidelines, and local district policies.
• Understanding of the ARD Committee’s function and of special education law and procedures.
• Organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Diagnostician certification in progress preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate ARD meetings and prepare compliance documents for students receiving special education services.
• Consult with teachers, parents, support personnel, and community agencies regarding individualized educational programs, implementation, and learning strategies.
• Promote compliance with special education laws, regulations, policies, and required timelines at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Conduct all assigned responsibilities ethically and professionally.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with families, educators, campus personnel, community members, outside agencies, and related service personnel.
• Coordinate with the testing diagnostician regarding special education evaluation needs.
• Communicate with multidisciplinary team members, parents, students, campus personnel, and district-level special education personnel.
• Participate in multidisciplinary eligibility determinations and make instructional recommendations as IEP goals and objectives are developed.
• Serve as a case manager and campus resource by sharing applicable rules and regulations and supporting campus and district compliance.
• Provide training, upon request, to district and campus staff and parents about special education support, services, and strategies.
• Participate in campus and district projects and teams.
• Schedule or assist with scheduling ARD meetings, notify parents, distribute the ARD calendar to committee members, and communicate meeting schedule changes to appropriate school personnel.
• Ensure Individual Transition Plan elements are completed when applicable.
• Monitor required timelines, including requests for additional assessments and timelines established by the ARD Committee.
• Monitor campus ARD paperwork and complete and submit paperwork within 72 hours of meetings.
• Complete required special education documentation and reports by their due dates, including transportation forms, ESY forms, and the October Snapshot.
• Maintain communication between special and general education personnel regarding ARD decisions, IEPs, accommodations, instructional concerns, and student progress.
• Complete appropriate ARD supplements and collect relevant data.
• Follow end-of-year procedures and submit appropriate summer program student recommendations.
• Assist campus administrators in maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local policies concerning students with disabilities.
• Attend and participate in district, departmental, and campus meetings as required.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Participate in professional development, faculty meetings, and assigned special events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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