Virtual ARD Facilitator

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🤠 Texas – Remote

🤠 Texas – Remote

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Founders Classical Academy

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Founders Classical Academy is a K–12 classical charter school in Lewisville, Texas, that provides a liberal arts and sciences education rooted in the classical tradition. The academy emphasizes whole-group instruction, a traditional liberal arts curriculum, character formation (virtue), and preparation for civic life and lifelong learning, serving students and families since 2012.

📋 Description

• Coordinate and schedule Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) meetings, including annual, initial, reevaluation, manifestation determination, transfer, and amendment meetings • Facilitate ARD meetings to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and to support collaborative decision-making among committee members • Ensure required ARD committee members are invited and present, and that parents receive proper notification within required timelines • Guide ARD committees through the IEP development process while maintaining neutrality and a student-centered focus • Ensure ARD documentation is completed accurately and finalized in accordance with applicable timelines • Review IEP documents to ensure required components are included, such as Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFPs), measurable goals, accommodations, services, and transition plans when applicable • Collaborate with special education teachers, administrators, evaluators, and related service providers to ensure student needs are appropriately addressed during ARD meetings • Support the implementation of ARD committee decisions and ensure relevant staff members have access to finalized IEP documents • Assist with monitoring compliance with federal, state, and local special education requirements • Respond to parent and staff requests for ARD meetings and provide guidance regarding ARD procedures and special education processes • Maintain accurate and confidential student records in accordance with IDEA and applicable privacy laws • Support communication between general education teachers, special education teachers, service providers, and administrators regarding ARD decisions and student services • Assist with the review of transfer student records to ensure appropriate services are provided upon enrollment • Maintain knowledge of applicable special education laws, policies, and procedures • Participate in professional development and team meetings as assigned • Maintain confidentiality concerning all student information and any professional matters

🎯 Requirements

• Master’s Degree preferred • Current Texas certification in Special Education or a related field (e.g., Educational Diagnostician, LSSP, Speech-Language Pathologist, or Special Education Teacher) • Minimum of three years of experience working with students with disabilities required • Strong knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), ARD/IEP processes, and special education compliance requirements • Prior experience facilitating ARD meetings or coordinating special education services preferred • Excellent written and verbal communication skills that reflect professionalism and tact at all times • Ability to effectively facilitate meetings and support collaborative problem solving among diverse stakeholders • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple timelines and priorities • Genuine care for children and a commitment to ensuring equitable access to education for students with disabilities • Proficiency in computer applications including Google Docs, MS Office Suite, e-mail, and internet applications • Prior experience with software and databases used to maintain Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) compliance, including SameGoal, preferred • Ability to learn new technologies and acquire new skills through independent study, professional training, and collaboration with colleagues • Ability to handle confidential information responsibly and exercise sound professional judgment • Ability to and willingness to work occasional evenings for ARD meetings • Valid driver’s license and ability to perform occasional local and in-state travel • Ability to pass federal, state, and local background checks

🏖️ Benefits

• Paid time off • Retirement contributions • Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance • Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child) • Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • Employee Assistance Program • Voluntary short-term disability insurance • Voluntary long-term disability insurance • Career advancement opportunities throughout Pansophic Learning and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals