ARD Coordinator — Special Education & Compliance

Ryan High School; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryan High School in Denton, Texas is seeking an ARD Facilitator to coordinate Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings and ensure compliance with special education laws and regulations. You will prepare compliance documents, support teachers and families, and serve as a key district resource.

The role requires collaboration with families, educators, and district personnel, managing timelines, data entry, and documentation related to IEPs and eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required from an accredited university.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Certification as required by the State Board for Educator Certification in special education.
• Diagnostician certification in progress preferred.
• Three (3) years of successful special education teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ethical and professional practices and responsibilities.
• Develop and maintain collaborative, positive relationships with families, educators, campus personnel, the community, outside agencies, and related service personnel.
• Coordinates with testing diagnostician regarding special education student evaluation needs.
• Communicates effectively with multi-disciplinary team members, parents, students, campus personnel, and district-level special education personnel.
• Applies and demonstrates knowledge of program planning and instructional decision-making.
• Demonstrates knowledge of eligibility criteria and procedures for identifying students with disabilities and determining the presence of educational needs.
• Demonstrates skills necessary for scheduling, time management, and meeting organization, and eligibility folder management.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Department of Special Education.

Skills

Spanish language preferred

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Special education certification

Diagnostician certification in progress

Job description

Ryan High School in Denton, Texas is seeking an ARD Facilitator to coordinate Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings and ensure compliance with special education laws and regulations. You will prepare compliance documents, support teachers and families, and serve as a key district resource.

The role requires collaboration with families, educators, and district personnel, managing timelines, data entry, and documentation related to IEPs and eligibility.