ARD Manager/Facilitator

Education Service Center Region 14•Abilene, TX

60d

About The Position

ARD Manager/Facilitator Qualifications: Degree from an accredited college or university. ARD Manager/Facilitator SBOEC Special Education Teacher Reports to: Executive Director of Taylor-Callahan Education Cooperative Responsibilities Knowledge / Skills Participate in the Admission, Review, Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and complete required paperwork for ARD. Perform professional development as a trainer/coach for district/campus professionals as requested by Executive Director. Provide school level consultation to support districts/campuses on the various systems of supports for special education services. Possess the knowledge the rules and regulations that govern special education. Have the knowledge of prevention and intervention strategies, state assessment requirements, and special education services. Understand and have the skills to maintain an involved schedule, manage and schedule meetings, and complete required legal paperwork in a timely manner. Possess excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Have the knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process. Communication Skills Communicates in an effective, constructive and positive manner with students and parents Interacts positively and effectively with school personnel, including supervisors, administrators, teachers, auxiliary staff, building secretaries, etc. as an effective team member Promotes positive public relations Management Tasks Facilitates, coordinates and/or schedules for teacher, aide, student, and district personnel Manages and coordinates required meetings/conferences Manages and coordinates required paperwork Trains, supervises and evaluates paraprofessionals (when applicable) Completes, monitors and/or forwards pupil data as required Participates as a member of district or departmental team in improving service delivery Ability to travel to CoOp member districts and a Valid Texas Driver's License (Each TCEC employee will be assigned a home base and will travel to assigned districts; 80% of the job responsibilities require employee to be on the district(s)/campus(es) assigned) Professionalism Follows policies and procedures of Taylor-Callahan Education Cooperative & Districts' Served Demonstrates knowledge of special education legislation and acts in accordance with these mandates Demonstrates knowledge in field including current issues and trends Demonstrates professionalism (flexible, adaptable, uses good judgment, acts appropriately and ethically, child centered, treats others with respect and dignity) Demonstrates continual assessment of individual program effectiveness and responds professionally to feedback Participates in professional growth activities Actively participates in the staff evaluation process Dresses appropriately Treats others with respect and dignity Maintains a clean work area Starting Date: January 2026 Salary Per Experience Benefits TRS, Health, Life, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance available. Employee Assistance Program, Teledoc, and $225 TCEC contribution towards health insurance Travel Reimbursed for travel to district(s)

Requirements

Degree from an accredited college or university.
SBOEC Special Education Teacher
Possess the knowledge the rules and regulations that govern special education.
Have the knowledge of prevention and intervention strategies, state assessment requirements, and special education services.
Understand and have the skills to maintain an involved schedule, manage and schedule meetings, and complete required legal paperwork in a timely manner.
Possess excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Have the knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process.
Communicates in an effective, constructive and positive manner with students and parents
Interacts positively and effectively with school personnel, including supervisors, administrators, teachers, auxiliary staff, building secretaries, etc. as an effective team member
Promotes positive public relations
Ability to travel to CoOp member districts and a Valid Texas Driver's License (Each TCEC employee will be assigned a home base and will travel to assigned districts; 80% of the job responsibilities require employee to be on the district(s)/campus(es) assigned)
Follows policies and procedures of Taylor-Callahan Education Cooperative & Districts' Served
Demonstrates knowledge of special education legislation and acts in accordance with these mandates
Demonstrates knowledge in field including current issues and trends
Demonstrates professionalism (flexible, adaptable, uses good judgment, acts appropriately and ethically, child centered, treats others with respect and dignity)
Demonstrates continual assessment of individual program effectiveness and responds professionally to feedback
Participates in professional growth activities
Actively participates in the staff evaluation process
Dresses appropriately
Treats others with respect and dignity
Maintains a clean work area

Responsibilities

Participate in the Admission, Review, Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and complete required paperwork for ARD.
Perform professional development as a trainer/coach for district/campus professionals as requested by Executive Director.
Provide school level consultation to support districts/campuses on the various systems of supports for special education services.
Facilitates, coordinates and/or schedules for teacher, aide, student, and district personnel
Manages and coordinates required meetings/conferences
Manages and coordinates required paperwork
Trains, supervises and evaluates paraprofessionals (when applicable)
Completes, monitors and/or forwards pupil data as required
Participates as a member of district or departmental team in improving service delivery