ARD FACILITATOR - GEORGETOWN TEXAS

Orenda Charter School District; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Texas Teachers Retirement System

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

403b/457b Plans

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Orenda Charter School District is seeking an ARD Facilitator in Georgetown, TX to coordinate and implement the IEP process, schedule ARD meetings, and work with administrators to provide appropriate programs for students with disabilities.

The role reports to the Director of Special Education, is exempt, with a salary of $58,195-$63,980 annually and 192 work days. Requires Texas teaching certification in special education; collaboration and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of special education rules and TEA/ARD requirements.
• Ability to interpret data, policy, and procedures.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience collaborating with administrators and instructional staff.
• Familiarity with IEP development and ARD processes.
• Commitment to confidentiality and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Schedule ARD meetings and notify parents and staff.
• Lead ARD meetings and develop IEPs with appropriate placements.
• Meet timelines for annual ARD meetings and other requests.
• Coordinate with School Psychologist and evaluate timelines.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and district ARD requirements.
• Maintain PEIMS coding accuracy and required documentation.

Skills

Special education rules & regulations

TEA ARD requirements

Collaborative team-based environments

Presenting to diverse populations

Data interpretation

Multi-tasking

Organizational & communication skills

Computer software proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree + Texas Teacher Certificate

Special Education Certificate Preferred

Tools

Office software

Job description

Openings as of 8/19/2026

ARD FACILITATOR - GEORGETOWN TEXAS JobID: 1766

• Date Posted:
  8/6/2026
• Location:
  Administration

JOB TITLE: ARD FACILITATOR
REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT POSITION
SALARY: $58,195 - $63,980 ANNUALLY
WORK DAYS: 192 DAYS
LOCATION: GEORGETOWN TX
COMPETENCIES: VALID TEXAS TEACHING CERTIFICATE IN SPECIAL EDUCATION PREFERRED

POSITION SUMMARY:

To coordinate and implement the special education IEP process, including scheduling and conducting IEP meetings. Work cooperatively with administrators and instructional personnel to provide the most appropriate programs for students with disabilities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Schedules, Admission, Review and Dismissal (ARD) meetings and notifies parents of the ARD meeting, including distributing of ARD calendar invite to appropriate ARD Committee members in a timely fashion; notifies all appropriate school personnel of ARD meeting/ARD schedule changes and coordinate schedules for ARD meetings with appropriate campus staff, administrators, other special education staff, and parents.

• Schedule all Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) committee meetings as assigned.
• Lead the ARD committee meetings regarding the development of the Individual Education Plan (IEP) and appropriate placement of students eligible for services.
• Meet timelines required for annual and other requested ARD meetings.
• Work with the School Psychologist/Diagnostician to ensure all required notices have been sent and evaluations are reviewed within established timelines.
• Ensure all federal, state, and district requirements are met when conducting ARD meetings.
• Make recommendations to the ARD Committee when necessary for the educational programming based on student's goals, needed services, and federal/state/district requirements.
• Show accuracy when using PEIMS coding to represent appropriate instructional arrangements, related services, and other services provided through special programs.
• Review state assessment reports for accuracy with Special Education Department.
• Help Registrars with transfer paperwork and make sure students paperwork is distributed in a timely manner.
• Take deliberations during the ARD meeting and discuss with the committee
• Ensure all required documents and supplemental forms are reviewed and included in the IEP paperwork.
• Request all signatures on IEP Documents as to Orenda's policies and procedures to include Signature Page, Notice of ARD, Notice of Procedural Safeguards and the Guide to the ARD Document; Transition related signatures, and any other pertinent documents.
• Send out IEP paperwork as documented in Orenda's policies and procedures in a timely manner.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy.
• Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with parents, students, and colleagues.
• Dependable performance and dependable attendance.
• Work collaboratively with other members of campus and district staff.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.
• Participates in all continuing professional development and help to lead PD as directed by the Special Education Department.
• Help to analyze critical needs in assigned areas and work collaboratively to implement and improve programs.
• Protects confidentiality of students and their families.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Support the mission and vision of the campus and Orenda.
• Adheres to policies and procedures of the campus and Orenda
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES REQUIRED:

Knowledge of special education rules and regulations

Knowledge of TEA and ARD requirements and procedures

Skill in working in collaborative team-based environments

Skill in working with and presenting to diverse populations of students, parents, and community members

Ability to interpret data, policy, and procedures

Ability to multi-task effectively

Ability to maintain organization of multiple schedules

Ability to use a variety of computer programs

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/EXPEIRIENCE:

Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university and valid TexasTeacher Certificate

Special Education Certificate Preferred

Two years teaching experience including experience teaching students with disabilities

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Some district-wide travel to multiple work locations as assigned.
• Duties involve walking, sitting, standing, in-door, and out-of-door activities and some lifting.
• Must have and maintain a level of general physical/emotional health, which permits effective performance of duties.
• Regularly lifts and carries 1 - 50 pounds.
• Required high level of mental alertness and requires ability to tolerate high levels of stress.

BENEFITS:

Should you enroll in medical plan, Orenda Education makes a $425 monthly contribution towards employees' premiums.

• Participation in the Texas Teachers Retirement System
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Basic Life, Term Life, Permanent Life and Accident Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• 403b and 457b Investment Plans
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account Options