ARD Facilitator

AIM — Excellence in Every Meeting

CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY: ARD Facilitator (1099 Independent Contractor)

AIM (Assessment Intervention Management) isn't your typical education services company. Recognized as a Best Place to Work, Top Workplaces honoree, Best Workplaces in Texas, and certified Great Place to Work, we've spent over a decade reimagining how special education services get delivered — pairing exceptional professionals with purpose-built technology we design in-house. We build the systems that let facilitators focus on what matters: students and compliant, well-run ARDs.

Visit aimeducate.com to learn more, read testimonials from clients and AIMers, and view our video with the TEA.

If you're an experienced special education professional who wants flexible contract work with a creative, forward-thinking partner, let's talk.

WHY CONTRACT WITH AIM

• True flexibility — Choose the assignments and campuses that fit your goals.
• Innovative tools — Access to AIM's proprietary technology suite, including tools built specifically to streamline ARD preparation and management.
• A collaborative professional community — Optional professional development and a network of experienced educators and clinicians across 120+ Texas districts.
• Steady referral volume — We serve 200+ schools statewide, so opportunities are there when you want them.

COMPENSATION

• Competitive contract rates commensurate with experience, paid per agreed terms.
• Engagement contingent on a background check clearing you to work in public school settings.

SCOPE OF SERVICES

• Prepare for and facilitate ARD committee meetings, including staffings, documentation, and scheduling
• Use district technology applications to manage the ARD process efficiently
• Finalize and distribute ARD documentation (ARDs, FIEs) in a timely, compliant manner
• Maintain confidential student records and campus folders in accordance with district requirements
• Facilitate communication between general and special education staff on all IEP elements — goals, accommodations, and behavior intervention plans
• Support compliance with state assessment requirements
• Encourage and support parent participation in ARD meetings
• Consult with parents and school personnel regarding students' academic, social, emotional, and physical development
• Compile reports and documentation as requested by district special education leadership
• Support campus special education teams with guidance on policies and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year institution
• Valid Texas certification in Special Education and content area
• Experience in a special education classroom setting
• BCBA preferred

PRACTICAL NOTES

• Regular interaction with families, campus staff, and district personnel
• Physical demands include standing, moving materials, and the capacity to assist students with physical disabilities (ability to lift 50 lbs)

READY TO PARTNER WITH US?

Visit our website and apply online. AIM is proud to work with a diverse community of professionals — veteran and disability friendly — and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds.

Bring your expertise. We'll bring the innovation. Apply now.