Position Type: Special Services/ARD Faciliator Date Posted: 2/6/2026 Location: Districtwide Date Available: 2026-27 School Year Closing Date: Open Additional Information: Show/Hide Magnolia ISD Job Title: Specialist-ARD Facilitator Dept/School: Special Education Reports to: Director of Special Education Calendar: 197 Days Primary Purpose: To act as a campus support professional in conducting IEP Meetings, interacting with faculty and staff, ensuring implementation of IEPs of students with disabilities on the campus and overseeing transition. Qualifications: Education/Certification: Special Education Certification, Bachelor's Degree Master's degree preferred. Special Knowledge and skills: Thorough understanding of ARD/IEP process, effective communication and interpersonal skills, organizational skills Experience: Minimum of three years special education teaching experience preferably in public education. Major Responsibilities and Duties: 1. Under the leadership of the campus administrator, assist in scheduling and conducting ARD/IEP meetings on the campus. 2. Assist the campus counselors and diagnosticians in conducting transfer ARD/IEP meetings and gathering of necessary documentation of eligibility. 3. Complete ARD/IEP meeting paperwork required by state law and IDEA 2004 regulations. 4. Maintain confidentiality at all times of special education records and information. 5. Be familiar with state and federal regulations as they pertain to special education students. 6. Act as a liaison between the special education campus department and central office staff by attending regularly scheduled "Support Staff" meetings with the Director. 7. Provide information as needed to the central office in regard to data analysis of special education students. 8. Conduct staff development for the campus staff as needed of legal responsibilities, modifications of curriculum, IEP implementation and "best practices" models. 9. Assist in gathering information for State Indicator 13 and 14. 10. Meet with Special Education Department Chair regularly. 11. Assist in training and administration of Special Education software program. 12. Other duties assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: None. Equipment Used: Copier, personal computer, and audiovisual equipment. Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Moderate standing, stooping, bending and lifting. Must be able to lift 30 pounds or more.
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Specialist - ARD Facilitator