What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilitator - ARD (2025-26 School Year) position at wacoisd?
Job Title: ARD Facilitator
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt/Contracted
Reports To: Director of Special Education
Pay Grade/Days: 103/202 Days
Dept./School: Administration
Date Revised: December 2021
Primary Purpose:
Facilitate and coordinate activities related to the admission, renewal, and dismissal (ARD) process.
Qualifications:
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
1. Coordinate ARD meetings on campuses.
2. Coordinate with testing diagnostician regarding special education student needs.
3. Maintain special education student folders.
4. Adhere to federal, state and local special education requirements, especially in the areas of annual ARDs and all evaluations.
5. Process referrals to special education from SAT.
6. Share with administrator the role of ARD facilitator and note taker at ARD meetings.
7. Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality staff development opportunities for personal growth.
8. Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking actions.
9. Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.
10. Demonstrate integrity and ethics.
11. Display proficient levels of technology applications.
12. Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
13. Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
14. Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.
15. Maintain friendly customer-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
16. Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.
17. Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).
18. Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Equipment Used:
Personal computers, printers, and other office equipment
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Ability to proficiently manage multiple tasks simultaneously; ability to consistently interact with students and staff in positive manner. Varied working environment; frequent district-wide travel; moderate standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing; performing restraint techniques with students when necessary.
Non Discrimination Statement
The Waco Independent School District is an equal opportunity educational provider and employer who does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information or non-proficiency in English language skills in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Americans with Disabilities Act; and school board policy not to discriminate in such a manner.
For information about your rights or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title IX, please email titleixcoordinator@wacoisd.org or contact Waco ISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at 254-755-9410 or Assistant Superintendent for Student Services and Support at 254-755-9417. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title VI and Title VII, as amended, contact the Waco ISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at 254-755-9410. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, contact Waco ISD Special Education Executive Director at 254-755-9569 or write to P.O. Box 27, Waco, TX, 76703.
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt/Contracted
Reports To: Director of Special Education
Pay Grade/Days: 103/202 Days
Dept./School: Administration
Date Revised: December 2021
Primary Purpose:
Facilitate and coordinate activities related to the admission, renewal, and dismissal (ARD) process.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Valid Texas Special Education certificate
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Effective and positive communication and interpersonal skills
Strong team-building skills
Knowledge of special education rules and regulations
Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data
Superior organizational skills
Ability to adjust to change in a positive manner
Experience:
Minimum of three years special education teaching experience, preferred
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Valid Texas Special Education certificate
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Effective and positive communication and interpersonal skills
Strong team-building skills
Knowledge of special education rules and regulations
Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data
Superior organizational skills
Ability to adjust to change in a positive manner
Experience:
Minimum of three years special education teaching experience, preferred
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
1. Coordinate ARD meetings on campuses.
2. Coordinate with testing diagnostician regarding special education student needs.
3. Maintain special education student folders.
4. Adhere to federal, state and local special education requirements, especially in the areas of annual ARDs and all evaluations.
5. Process referrals to special education from SAT.
6. Share with administrator the role of ARD facilitator and note taker at ARD meetings.
7. Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality staff development opportunities for personal growth.
8. Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking actions.
9. Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.
10. Demonstrate integrity and ethics.
11. Display proficient levels of technology applications.
12. Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
13. Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
14. Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.
15. Maintain friendly customer-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
16. Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.
17. Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).
18. Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Equipment Used:
Personal computers, printers, and other office equipment
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Ability to proficiently manage multiple tasks simultaneously; ability to consistently interact with students and staff in positive manner. Varied working environment; frequent district-wide travel; moderate standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing; performing restraint techniques with students when necessary.
Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.
Non Discrimination Statement
The Waco Independent School District is an equal opportunity educational provider and employer who does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information or non-proficiency in English language skills in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Americans with Disabilities Act; and school board policy not to discriminate in such a manner.
For information about your rights or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title IX, please email titleixcoordinator@wacoisd.org or contact Waco ISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at 254-755-9410 or Assistant Superintendent for Student Services and Support at 254-755-9417. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title VI and Title VII, as amended, contact the Waco ISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at 254-755-9410. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, contact Waco ISD Special Education Executive Director at 254-755-9569 or write to P.O. Box 27, Waco, TX, 76703.
