SPED ARD & 504 Facilitator

SPED ARD & 504

Facilitator Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts - Fort Worth, Texas This job is also posted in ESC Region 11 District Consortium Job Board, Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts, and Texas Charter School Association Job Details

Job ID:

5718536

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Jul 29, 2026 Job Description osition

Title:

SPED ARD and 504 Facilitator Reports to: Principal

Department:

Special Services

Position Category:

Permanent/non-exempt/full-time/11-month

Position Summary:

The SPED ARD and 504 Facilitator acts as the primary campus coordinator for special education and Section 504 administrative processes. This role focuses on ensuring legal compliance, managing documentation, and facilitating collaborative meetings between staff and families. Working under the direction of the District Special Programs Coordinator, the Facilitator is responsible for scheduling all ARD and 504 meetings, drafting high-quality individualized plans, and leading meetings to ensure they are productive, compliant, and student-centered.

Job Scope:

This position has no direct supervisory authority

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Meeting Facilitation & Coordination Schedule and manage the campus master calendar for all Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) and Section 504 meetings, ensuring all statutory timelines are met. Lead and facilitate ARD/IEP and 504 meetings, serving as the neutral party to guide the committee through data-based decision-making. Draft and finalize comprehensive IEPs and 504 Accommodation Plans, ensuring all documents reflect current student data, evaluations, and committee decisions. Coordinate the invitation process, ensuring all required stakeholders (parents, teachers, administrators, and related service providers) are notified within legal timeframes. Compliance & Documentation Maintain all student records for Special Education and Section 504, including ESY, evaluation reports, progress monitoring, and behavior intervention plans (BIPs). Audit documentation for procedural compliance with federal and state laws (IDEA and Section 504). Manage the referral process for students suspected of having a disability, coordinating with the evaluation team to meet initial timelines. Oversee the distribution of "Instructional Arrangements" (accommodations/modifications) to all general education teachers and support staff. Program Support & Collaboration Work under the direction of the District Special Programs Coordinator to ensure campus practices align with district-wide compliance standards and specialized programming. Support the MTSS process by assisting campus teams with data-based decision-making and identifying students who may require formal evaluation. Collaborate with families to explain procedural safeguards, parental rights, and the services available to their children. Monitor student progress through classroom observations and data review to ensure plans are being implemented with fidelity. Direct Student Support (As Needed) Assist in crisis intervention and de-escalation as part of the campus support team. Provide specialized instruction or support in small group settings if required by the campus model to maintain student success. Maintain emotional control in stressful situations and assist students with physical or behavioral needs as required.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/ Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used:

Computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; Google Applications

Posture:

Prolonged standing, frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion:

Frequent walking

Lifting:

Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 25 pounds)

Environment:

Work is located on campus site in a classroom environment; regular exposure to noise

Mental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours

Minimum Education, Experience and Certification:

Bachelor's Degree in Education or a related field (Required). Master's Degree in Special Education or Educational Leadership (Preferred).

Recommended:

Five (5) years of teaching experience or prior experience in ARD facilitation. Valid Special Education Certification (Required).

Skills and Capabilities:

Ability to carry up to 25lbs and lift up to 50 lbs. Excellent verbal and written communication Must have or be willing to receive training in CPI, Autism, and Behavior Intervention

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$220 to $320 Per Day