Special Education Facilitator

Young World Physical Education; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A+ Charter Schools in Dallas, Texas is seeking a Special Education Facilitator to coordinate, plan, and prepare compliance documents for students eligible for Special Education services. The Facilitator chairs ARD meetings at campuses and collaborates with the Director of Special Student Populations.

Requirements include a Bachelor's Degree and three years of teaching experience with students with disabilities; ESPED experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with a preference for special education certification.
• Three years of teaching experience including students with disabilities.
• Experience with ESPED or similar data management systems.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate ARD meetings and notify parents.
• Ensure ARD timelines and related paperwork are completed on time.
• Maintain ARD documentation and required reports by due dates.
• Facilitate communication between assessment personnel and service providers.
• Coordinate between special and general education staff regarding IEPs and accommodations.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local policies.

Skills

ARD meetings coordination

Special education law

Collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Special Education Certificate

Tools

ESPED

Job description

Special Education Facilitator

A+ Charter Schools – Dallas, Texas

Job Details

• Job ID: 5838645
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 17, 2026 2:11 AM (UTC)

Job Description

Position: Special Education Facilitator

Reports to: Director of Special Student Populations

Hours: Full-time (207 days)

Summary:

The Special Education Facilitator coordinates, plans, and prepares compliance documents for students eligible for Special Education services. The Facilitator chairs or co-chairs ARD meetings at assigned campuses.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Special Education Certificate Preferred
• Three years teaching experience including experience teaching students with disabilities
• Experience with special education data management system (ESPED)

Special Knowledge / Skills:

• Understands the function of the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee meeting and an understanding of special education law and procedures.
• Effective communication skills with others and the ability to work collaboratively.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Schedules, or assists in scheduling, ARD meetings and notifies parents of the ARD meeting; distributes the ARD calendar to appropriate ARD Committee members in a timely fashion; ensures that Individual Transition Plan elements are completed in applicable cases; notifies all appropriate school personnel of ARD meeting/ARD schedule changes.
• Ensures that federal/state timelines are met with respect to ARD Committee meetings: requests for additional assessments and required timelines set by ARD Committee.
• Monitors ARD paperwork completed by campus personnel; completes and submits ARD paperwork within 72 hours of the meeting.
• Completes required documentation and reports required by the special education department by due dates (e.g., transportation forms, ESY forms, October snapshot, etc.); maintains current state assessment rosters and submits referral sheets for additional testing or re-evaluation; maintains communication between assessment personnel and related service providers.
• Maintains systematic communication between special and general education personnel with respect to ARD meetings and decisions, IEPs, student accommodations, and instructional concerns and progress.
• Completes ARD supplements and collects data (e.g., ESY regression, IEP, BIP, etc.).
• Follows end-of-year procedures and submits appropriate summer program student recommendations.
• Assists campus administrators in maintaining compliance with all federal, state, and local policy as it applies to students with disabilities.
• Maintains thorough documentation regarding significant concerns with ARD committee procedures.
• Attends special education department staff meetings and relevant staff development.
• Maintains positive relationships with school staff, parents, and community members.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

• Special Education > General Special Education

Qualifications

• See above minimum requirements and knowledge/skills sections for qualifications.

Contact Information

• Kendra Hancock
• 8225 Bruton Rd
• Dallas, Texas 75217
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]