ARD/504 Specialist - PCN 9999

HUMBLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Job Description ARD/504 Specialist Page 1 of 3

Primary Purpose: he ARD/504 Specialist is responsible for preparing, facilitating, and supporting Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) and Section 504 committee processes to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and PEIMs. This role supports campuses in service delivery for students with disabilities by coordinating meetings, ensuring procedural compliance, and collaborating with staff, parents, and outside agencies. Qualifications: Education/Certification: Bachelor's Degree in Education or closely related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the US Department of Education. Master's Preferred. Valid Texas Teaching Certification, Special Education Certification preferred Must have valid driver's license, good driving record and available transportation during entire workday to travel to sites in the Humble ISD area Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of Special Education legal and procedural requirements Knowledge of the ARD & 504 process including parent rights and advocate relations Knowledge of a broad range of student disabilities (physical, speech, hearing, vision, medical, learning, and/or emotional) Knowledge of State and Federal laws pertaining to Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 Knowledge of State and Federal laws, policies, rules and regulations pertaining to the identification, placement, services and discipline of 504 eligible students Knowledge of the Student Attendance Accounting Handbook rules Skill in organizing/interpreting/analyzing data and applying concepts to resolve problems and develop solutions Skill in developing and implementing student accommodation and intervention plans with team members Skill in effectively coaching and supporting counselors, teachers, and administrators in their instructional teams Skill in operating MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher), Google Suite, ARD/504 management system, and eSchool Ability to maintain confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information Ability to type deliberations while managing the committee meeting agenda and data entry Ability to participate with intra-professional assessments, Individual Educational Plan (IEP) development and training with all members of a student's committee and educational staff Ability to manage student information, ARD/504 management systems, and PEIMS compliance Ability to organize and manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously and independently to meet deadlines. Reports to: ARD/504 Coordinator School/Department: Educational Support Services Pay Grade: Administrative Instructional/AI2 Wage/hour status: Exempt Work Days: 195 Created/revised: June 2026 HUMBLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Job Description ARD/504 Specialist Page 2 of 3

Ability to comprehend complex systems and technical information and explain effectively to a wide variety of stakeholders. Ability to perform duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with minimum supervision Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing utilizing tact and diplomacy and maintain effective working relationships with district personnel and campus administration Ability to maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of District personnel and outside organizations Experience: Minimum three years of successful teaching experience with at least two years focused in Special Education Relevant experience working with students provided IEPs and exposure to ARD process Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Conduct Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) committee meetings. This will include completing/managing ARD paperwork proficiently using a district special education IEP program and taking minutes during the ARD meetings.
2. Conduct 504 committee meetings. This will include completing/managing 504 paperwork proficiently using a district special education 504 program and taking minutes during the 504 meetings.
3. Collaborate with campus coordinator for state assessment for students with disabilities
4. Assist in compiling, maintaining, and uploading related records/documents required.
5. Provide staff development training to assigned school(s) to assist school personnel in areas such as the decision making process for state assessment, determining ESY eligibility and services, and data collection for students with disabilities.
6. Work collaboratively with the Special Education Campus Specialist (SCS) and campus teams to provide training, resources and support for implementation of IEPs and 504 plans.
7. Coach campuses in the design and implementation of effective systems for maintaining compliance with ARD and 504 timelines.
8. Conduct file reviews to ensure ARD/504 and eligibility files meet the local, state, and federal compliance standards.
9. Ensure effective implementation of end of year procedures for ARD/504 records compliance
10. Assist in the design and delivery of learning opportunities for parents of students with disabilities in the child centered ARD process.
11. Assist in the alignment of ARD compliance requirements to the district's instructional planning and progress monitoring process.
12. Assist in development of a common language and understanding of ARD and 504 practices.
13. Maintain/coordinate calendar for all scheduled ARDs, 504 meetings, and staffing
14. Coordinate and follow up on the scheduling of mutually agreeable ARD/504 times with parents, staff, and district administrative personnel and outside agencies, including bilingual translators when necessary.
15. Schedule ARDs/504s and provide parent notices within legal timelines.
16. Maintain a detailed parent contact log.
17. Maintain special education records required by district policy, law, and/or best practice.
18. After each ARD/504 meeting, verify accuracy of information entered on each page of the ARD/504, including PEIMS data codes that directly affect federal and state funding, initiate necessary revisions.
19. Run periodic reports to assist case managers and other team members in meeting assessment and ARD/504 timelines. HUMBLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Job Description ARD/504 Specialist Page 3 of 3

School/Organizational Climate

1. Maintain professional behavior, promote a positive image, appearance, and work ethic to represent the District in a positive manner at all times and work in a team environment that supports the vision and mission of the District.
2. Maintain a positive and effective relationship, good judgment, and decision making with coworkers, supervisors, other district personnel, outside agencies and organizations, parents, and the community. Policy, Reports, and Law
3. Comply with all applicable federal and state laws, Board of Education rules and local board policy and regulations.
4. Compile, maintain and file all reports and other documents as required.
5. Assure compliance with grant guidelines.
6. Maintain confidentiality standards in accordance with The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Other
7. Maintain confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information when received and distributed to appropriate designees as approved by the Executive Director of Educational Support Services.
8. Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills through communications with parents, community, staff and school board members.
9. Attends professional growth activities to maintain awareness of current research and issues in regular education, special education, assessment, ARD/IEP/504 where applicable, professional development at the state level, including technology integration.
10. Attend training on various software/hardware that is being supported by Humble ISD and maintain a working knowledge of the same.
11. Promotes a positive image that supports the mission of the district; works with all Educational Support Services personnel for continuous improvement of the professionalism of the entire division.
12. Responds to after-hours emergencies as needed.
13. Performs other duties as may be assigned. Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors Maintain emotional control under stress Frequent prolonged and irregular work hours Frequent interruptions Deadline driven workload and must be able to meet ongoing deadlines Flexibility to maximize teacher learning and schedules Prolonged use of equipment and computer and repetitive hand motions Frequent district-wide travel with occasional travel outside school boundaries Occasional travel outside of school district boundaries including out of state travel Frequent contact with parents, community, and/or other district/campus employees Frequent sitting with moderate standing, walking, stooping, bending, sitting, pushing, pulling, and lifting Work location assigned requires physical presence in office Daily attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of the job The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. Approved by Date Reviewed by Date