ARD Facilitator (EC-12)

Covington ISD•Covington, TX

About The Position

Needed for the 2026-2027 school year at Covington ISD in Covington, TX: A full-time, fully-certified Special Education (EC-12) teacher/Coordinator/ARD Facilitator. Must hold a valid Texas Teaching Certificate or be eligible for hire through an alternative certification program. This is for a contract position on a 10- month basis. Salaries are determined by means of a board adopted 31+ step pay scale with an additional special education stipend of $2,000. You may access the teacher pay scale on our website at www.covingtonisd.org. Please complete the Professional Employment Application on our website located under “Departments”, “Employment”, and “Professional Applicants”. Then email your application and resume’ along with any other documentation to Elementary Principal, Leslie Hooper at [email protected]. Please include a current virtual copy of your teaching certification from SBEC that can be found on TEA’s website at Certificate Lookup. Covington is located 45 miles north of Waco on Highway 171 between Hillsboro and Cleburne. Job Description The following describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to these job openings and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. Primary Purpose: Provide special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth. Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to match student ability levels. Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with required special education endorsements for assignments
Knowledge of special needs of students in assigned area
Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation
Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs
Effective communication skills
One-year student teaching or approved internship

Responsibilities

Coordinates the IEP process including scheduling and conducting ARD meetings and works cooperatively with administrators and instructional personnel to provide the most appropriate programs for students with disabilities.
Gather data (grades, attendance, reports) prior to meetings in order to coordinate, draft, produce, collect, and analyze paperwork for special education meetings as well as attend special education meetings to facilitate implementation of special education student services ensuring students with disabilities receive appropriate services and individualized support within a school or district, while also collaborating with staff and families.
Guide ARD committees through effective communication, eliciting participation, and resolving conflicts to reach consensus on student services.
Participate in the IEP team to assist with interpretation of assessment data, appropriate placement, and development of Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students according to district procedures and ensure IEP paperwork is accurate, finalized, and turned in within required timelines and maintain compliance with federal/state timelines for referrals and evaluations.
Serve as the central point of contact for teachers, parents, and administrators regarding ARD decisions, IEP goals, and modifications.
Assist classroom teachers with implementation of IEP.
Train staff on compliance issues, and support special education teachers with standards-based IEP goals.
Coordinate a continuing evaluation of the student’s individual education programs and initiate changes based on findings.
Compile, maintain and file all physical and computerized reports, records and other documents required
Comply with district and local campus routines and regulations.
Collaborate with students, parents, and other members of staff to develop IEP through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
Implement an instructional, therapeutic, or skill development program for assigned students and show written evidence of preparation as required.
Conduct assessment of student learning styles. Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.
Present subject matter effectively and according to guidelines established by IEP. Employ a variety of instructional techniques and media including technology to meet the needs and capabilities of each student assigned
Work cooperatively with classroom teachers to modify regular curricula as needed and assist special education students in regular classes with assignments.
Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.
Participate in selection of books, equipment, and other instructional media.
Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
Provide or supervise personal care, medical care, and feeding of students as stated in IEP.
Assume responsibility for extracurricular activities as assigned. Sponsor outside activities approved by campus principal.
Consult district and outside resource people regarding education, social, medical, and personal needs of students.
Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
Manage student behavior and administer discipline including intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
Consult with classroom teachers regarding management of student behavior according to IEP.
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Plan and assign the work of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.
Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
Maintain professional relationships with parents, students, and colleagues.
Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.