2025-2026 ARD Facilitator @ Taylor High School

Alief ISD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Alief ISD seeks an ARD Facilitator for Taylor High School, responsible for ensuring compliance with special education laws and supporting effective IEP implementation. Ideal candidates will possess a Texas Special Education Teacher Certification and have three years of relevant teaching experience.

Benefits

Certified Teacher sign-on bonus: $4,000

Special Education Teacher bonus: $5,000

Bilingual Certified Teacher bonus: $5,000

TIA Designation bonus: $8,000

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years’ experience as a special education teacher.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate ARD/IEP committee meetings and document decisions.
• Prepare ARD draft paperwork for meetings and review IEPs.
• Monitor campus compliance with procedural expectations.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Experience working with students with disabilities

Experience facilitating ARDs

Strong organization skills

Education

Texas Special Education Teacher Certification

Job description

2025-2026 ARD Facilitator @ Taylor High School

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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 student’s Individual Education Program (IEP).

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• 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 of Transition services, adherence to ARD and evaluation timelines, etc.
• Ensure that all local, state, and federal regulations are being followed. (Policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and laws).
• Follow end of year procedures for completing and submitting required documentation to central office prior to end of 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 Board’s policy on evaluation of Professional Non-Supervisor Personnel.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used : Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals

Posture: Standing, prolonged 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)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent district wide travel; all campuses are temperature controlled with hard surface floors

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

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.

The full job description for this position is included within this job posting. By applying for this position, you are accepting the responsibilities and duties of this position as they are listed in the job description.

Hiring administrators review applications, interview, and recommend for hire.

Probationary contract – 195 days plus 4 days of Alief U professional development for a teacher new to the district

2025-2026 Salary Schedule

Minimum teacher salary is $64,100

2025-2026 Teacher Salary Schedule

Salary is based on 195 days. If working less than 195 days, the salary will be less.

Certified teacher sign-on bonus:

Certified Teacher - Any field - $4,000

Special Education Teacher (Self-Contained Assignment) - $5,000

Bilingual Certified Teacher - $5,000

Certified Teacher with existing TIA Designation - $8,000

Bonus payment delivered in two (2) installments-50% (9/30/25), 50% (9/30/26)

Sign-on Bonus eligibility ends July 17, 2025

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