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Fort Bend ISD · 4 months ago

Facilitator ARD 2025-2026

Sugar Land, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Fort Bend ISD is seeking a Facilitator ARD to implement and ensure compliance with the ARD/Individual Education Plan process. This role involves coordinating, planning, and facilitating ARD meetings while collaborating with the Special Education Department and campus staff to support students receiving special education services.

Education

Responsibilities

Monitor, assist, and coach campus staff in completing ARD documentation

Prepare paperwork for all ARD meetings and staffings on assigned campus(es)

Facilitate and participate in all ARD meetings and staffings on assigned campus(es)

Provide professional learning on assigned campus(es) to assist school personnel in programming for students with disabilities

Participate in required professional learning and meetings, and follow all year-end procedures related to job assignment

Effectively communicate with supervisors, colleagues, students and parents as well as maintaining positive and effective relationships

Serve as a resource to campus administration on the implementation of special education services

Support District and department goals

Communicate with parents and schedule ARD meetings in a timely manner

Prepare and maintain ARD meeting calendar for assigned campus(es) and notify all appropriate staff and attendees of changes/cancellations of meetings

Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, required rosters and other documents in a timely and accurate manner

Meet all timelines within TEA guidelines for annual meetings and evaluations

Ensure that all federal and state requirements are met when conducting ARD meetings

Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education, and local board policy in the areas of assessment, placement, and planning for students with disabilities

Comply with all district and local campus routines and procedures

Remain current on best practices, special education law, policies and procedures

Qualification

Special Education CertificationSpecial Education Law KnowledgeARD Documentation ExperienceData Management SystemComputer Software ProficiencyOral Communication SkillsWritten Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in education or related field

Valid Special Education Certification

Minimum of 5 years of experience in special education with a minimum of three years of completing Admission Review Dismissal (ARD) paperwork in a data management system

Demonstrated knowledge of special education law, policies, procedures, and best practices related to the implementation of special education services

Proficiency in a variety of computer software programs

Excellent oral and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills