2026-2027 SPED ARD Facilitator
Special Education Department
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Primary Purpose
Provide ARD facilitation and documentation in compliance with special education law and federal, state, and district expectations. Support campus in best practices for special education to ensure the effective implementation of each students Individual Education Program (IEP).
Qualifications
- Education: Certification in Texas Special Education Teacher Certification.
- Special Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Experience working with students with disabilities and with diverse needs.
- Experience facilitating ARDs in the district software management system.
- Strong organization skills.
- Experience: Minimum three (3) years experience as a special education teacher.
Major Responsibilities and Duties
Program Management
- Facilitate ARD/IEP committee meetings.
- Document decisions made by the ARD Committee in compliance with state and federal law as well as district guidelines.
- Prepare ARD draft proposal paperwork in advance of ARD Committee meetings.
- Review teacher ARD documents for completion and quality (e.g., IEPs, PLAAFP statements, transition services supplements, etc.) and provide feedback to teachers.
- Support teachers in developing effective IEPs based on effective PLAAFP statements.
- Prepare and analyze various reports (progress reporting, PEIMS verification, student rosters, etc.) in support of the campus.
- Ensure ARD/IEP documents are locked in a timely manner.
- Ensure accuracy of state assessment information provided to the Campus Testing Coordinator.
- Continue to develop professional knowledge and skills related to special education compliance and best practices for students.
- Respond to parent calls and/or written requests within 24 hours.
- Respond to requests for information and attend meetings as requested by Central Special Education Administration.
- Monitor campus compliance with procedural expectations to ensure students are receiving FAPE, such as but not limited to:
- IEP progress updates
- Documentation logs
- Verification of student services provision
- Transition services
- Adherence to ARD and evaluation timelines, etc.
- Ensure that all local, state, and federal regulations, policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and laws are being followed.
- Follow end-of-year procedures for completing and submitting required documentation to the central office prior to the end of the contract.
Other
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Maintain an appropriate level of technology competence to meet the current and future needs of Alief.
- Implement alternative methods of instruction as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Evaluation
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Boards policy on evaluation of Professional Non-Supervisor Personnel.
Mental Demands
Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.
Physical Demands
- Posture: Prolonged standing, sitting, occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and twisting.
- Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding, and use of mouse; occasional reaching; may also require climbing stairs and reaching over head.
- Lifting: Moderate lifting and carrying up to 15 pounds. May require occasional heavy lifting and carrying 15-45 pounds.
Environmental Factors
May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent district-wide travel. All campuses are temperature-controlled with hard surface floors.
Tools/Equipment Used
Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals.
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This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Hiring Process
Administrators review applications, interview, and recommend for hire.
Pay Grade & Compensation
- Grade: P1OM
- Minimum (BA): $66,500
- Maximum (MA): $67,000
- PhD: $67,500
- Stipend: $3,000 (Based on previous experience)
- Days: 195 Days
- Schedule: 2025-2026 Salary schedule
- Note: 2026-2027 Salary schedule not yet determined.
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