Facilitator ARD 2026-2027
Frisco Independent School DistrictSugar Land, Texas, United States
Posted February 24, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Frisco Independent School District (FISD) is one of the fastest-growing public school districts in Texas and the United States, serving over 75 square miles across Collin and Denton counties, including Frisco, McKinney, Plano, and Little Elm. The district's core mission is to deliver personalized, student-centered education through a proven student-opportunities model that supports small class sizes and individualized learning plans. FISD's approach focuses on understanding each student's unique strengths, challenges, and needs, enabling educators to tailor instruction and resources to help every child reach their full potential. The district's commitment to community partnership, data-driven decision making, and a culture of continuous improvement distinguishes it as a leader in innovative public education.
Job Description
The Facilitator ARD will implement and ensure compliance with all legal requirements of the ARD/Individual Education Plan (IEP) process, work with the Special Education Department and campus staff to coordinate, plan, and facilitate ARD meetings, and prepare paperwork for all ARD meetings and staffings.
Requirements
- Monitor, assist, and coach campus staff in completing ARD documentation
- Prepare paperwork for all ARD meetings and staffings on assigned campus(es)
- Facilitate and participate in all ARD meetings and staffings on assigned campus(es)
- Provide professional learning on assigned campus(es) to assist school personnel in programming for students with disabilities
- Participate in required professional learning and meetings, and follow all year-end procedures related to job assignment
- Effectively communicate with supervisors, colleagues, students and parents as well as maintaining positive and effective relationships
- Serve as a resource to campus administration on the implementation of special education services
- Support District and department goals
- Communicate with parents and schedule ARD meetings in a timely manner
- Prepare and maintain ARD meeting calendar for assigned campus(es) and notify all appropriate staff and attendees of changes/cancellations of meetings
- Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, required rosters and other documents in a timely and accurate manner
- Meet all timelines within TEA guidelines for annual meetings and evaluations
- Ensure that all federal and state requirements are met when conducting ARD meetings
- Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education, and local board policy in the areas of assessment, placement, and planning for students with disabilities
- Comply with all district and local campus routines and procedures
- Remain current on best practices, special education law, policies and procedures
