ARD FACILITATOR - GEORGETOWN, TX

Orenda Education; United States; Vor Ort; USD 58.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical plan contribution

Retirement system

Health insurance

Telehealth

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k/457b plans

HSAs/FSA options

Legal services

Zusammenfassung

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

The role requires knowledge of ARD procedures, collaboration with school personnel, and timely completion of documentation. The position reports to the Director of Special Education and is Exempt.

Qualifikationen

• Knowledge of TEA ARD requirements and procedures.
• Experience with ARD scheduling and IEP development.
• Ability to work with diverse populations of students, parents, and staff.

Aufgaben

• Schedules ARD meetings and notifies parents.
• Lead ARD meetings for IEP development and placement decisions.
• Ensure timelines for annual ARD and related meetings.
• Coordinate notices, signatures, and ARD paperwork per policy.
• Review and ensure PEIMS coding and required reports.

Kenntnisse

Special Education knowledge

ARD requirements

Team collaboration

Data interpretation

Multi-tasking

Scheduling

Computer programs

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Texas Teaching Certificate

Special Education Certificate Preferred

Two years teaching experience

Jobbeschreibung

ARD FACILITATOR - GEORGETOWN, TX

Orenda Education Orenda Charter Schools - Georgetown, Texas

GATEWAY COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL - Georgetown, Texas

This job is also posted in ESC Region 12

Job Details

Job ID: 5874850

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Oct 08, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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
• Telehealth
• 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
• Critical Illness, Cancer Insurance
• Legal Services

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $58,195 to $64,298 Per Year

Job Categories: Special Education > General Special Education

Welcome to Orenda Charter Schools, GATEWAY COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL

Orenda Charter Schools Administration and two of its campuses, Gateway College Preparatory School and Gateway Tech High School are located in Georgetown, TX which is about 40 miles north of central Austin, TX. Orenda has 2 other campuses located in Nolan Creek School, Belton TX, and Kingsland School, Kingsland, TX., Mission Statement"We prepare you to get accepted into the college or university that is the best fit for you. At our purposely small school, you will discover your special talents and gifts, know what your options are after high school and how to be successful after college. We do this while nurturing a spirit of generosity, promoting America's founding principles, and imparting 21st-century skills for living well in an interconnected world.

Job Requirements

• Special Education experience and certification
• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Marta Perez-Guerra , HR & Recruiting Coordinator
• 2951 Williams Drive
• Georgetown, Texas 78628
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]