Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Facilitator

Job Title:Admission Review and Dismissal(ARD) Facilitator

Retirees of the Texas Teachers Retirement System (TRS) may apply.Consistent with district policy SD-7.17 Employment of Retirees selected applicants are responsible for reimbursing the district through payroll deduction for the current rate of all TRS pension or TRS Care surcharges. As of September 1 2025 the TRS pension surcharge rate is 16.5% and the TRS Care surcharge is $535/month.

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Group: T-21 (Based on Experience) Salary Plan

Primary Purpose:The ARD Facilitator is responsible for coordination planning and preparation of compliance documents for students eligible for Special Education services. The ARD Facilitator is responsible for chairing or co-chairing ARD meetings for multiple campuses.

Qualifications

Education/Certification/Experience:

Bachelors degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Department of Education (USDE) with major course work in Special Education preferred.

Three years full-time wage-earning teaching experience to include teaching disabled and other students with diverse learning needs.

Valid Texas teaching certificate in the area of Special Education.

Experience with computer-based documentation system preferred.

This position requires personal technology that will enable the completion of job duties and responsibilities when working remotely.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Skill to develop and implement curriculum to meet individual learning and behavioral needs.

Knowledge of instructional materials technology and evaluation methods.

Strong organization communication and interpersonal skills.

Skill in the use of computers and computer software to include email internet word processing and spreadsheets.

Skill to work in a collaborative environment.

Skill to present information to diverse populations of students parents and education staff.

Ability to exercise good judgement in decisionmaking especially in difficult circumstances.

Advanced knowledge of federal and state law governing special education.

Knowledge of compliance and best practices for individualized services for students with disabilities.

Advanced knowledge of the Admission Review and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process.

Knowledge of the development and implementationof the Individual Education Plan (IEP) process.

Knowledge of and compliance with transition.

Skill to effectively interpret policy procedures and student data such as diagnostic test results state assessments coring transcripts and grade point average.

Ability to transition with district/unit/department changes.

Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

or assist in scheduling ARD meetings.

all parties of ARD meetings distribute ARD calendar to appropriate ARD Committee members; ensure Individual Transition Plan elements are completed as applicable; and communicate ARD schedule changes to all appropriates school personnel.

federal and state timelines are met with respect tofunctions of ARD Committee meetings.

additional assessments and meet required timelines as set by the ARD Committee.

and submit ARD paperwork to official audit file within 72 hours of the meeting.

lists forms reports and data required by the Special Education Office by due dates.

referral lists and communication with assessments service providers and related personnel.

systematic communication among special and general education personnel.

other duties as assigned.

Policy Reports and Law:

10. Maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive information received in the performance of the job duties.

duties in a professional manner through daily punctual attendance at location of work assignment.

12. Follow Windham School District policies and procedures in completing assigned job duties.

13. Execute duties in a professional ethical and responsible manner as defined in 19 TAC Chapter 247 Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators.

Supervisory Responsibilities:None.

Working Conditions

Additional Requirements With or Without Reasonable Accommodation

Mental Demands:

Ability to communicate (verbal and written) ability to instruct ability to speak ability to reason ability to compile data ability to interpret policy ability to interpret procedures and data ability to concentrate ability to memorize ability to alphabetize ability to understand verbal and written instructions ability to organize ability to analyze ability to maintain emotional control ability to maintain confidentiality ability to work with frequent interruptions.

Physical Demands:

Ability to perform full duties of position lift and carry less than 31 pounds walking sitting standing climbing stairs and ramps kneeling stooping reaching hearing (with aid) visual acuity speakingtravel by car van or airplane driving of car/van distinguishing colors occasional prolonged and irregular work hours.

Environmental Demands:

Work inside and outside noise radiant/electrical energy work alone work with others around machines with moving parts and objects possible exposure to microwaves in use exposure to hot and cold temperatures exposure to dust and cleaning chemicals.

**The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.