[Hiring] ARD Facilitator @Stellar Virtual

Role Description

Stellar Virtual is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented ARD Facilitator to expertly manage and coordinate the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) process for our special education students in Texas. As a key member of our student support team, you will ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local special education regulations while fostering strong communication and collaboration among stakeholders. This is a fully remote position offering flexibility and the opportunity to contribute significantly to the success of our students.

• Schedule, organize, and facilitate ARD meetings effectively within a virtual setting, utilizing various online communication platforms.
• Coordinate closely with our remote testing diagnostician and other specialists to ensure a comprehensive understanding of individual student needs in a virtual context.
• Maintain meticulous records and ensure adherence to all special education compliance requirements within our virtual learning framework.
• Stay up-to-date and ensure adherence to all federal, state, and local special education regulations, particularly concerning annual ARDs and evaluations in a virtual environment.
• Prepare, process, and maintain all ARD-related documentation accurately and efficiently within our digital systems.
• Demonstrate the highest levels of integrity and ethical conduct in all aspects of the role.
• Utilize and maintain proficiency in various technology applications essential for virtual communication, collaboration, and documentation.
• Manage time efficiently to meet all job responsibilities and deadlines within a remote work structure.
• Maintain consistent punctuality for virtual meetings, appointments, and daily work tasks.
• Meet all task completion deadlines established by supervisors within the virtual work environment.
• Foster friendly, customer-driven virtual interactions with students, parents, teachers, administrators, and colleagues.
• Work cooperatively and effectively with remote colleagues and supervisors to achieve departmental and school-wide goals.
• Maintain a positive and professional tone in all virtual communication (e.g., email, written, and verbal).
• Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned within the scope of the virtual environment.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of special education teaching experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of special education rules and regulations relevant to a virtual learning environment.
• Excellent virtual communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport remotely.
• Strong virtual team-building and collaboration skills.
• Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data effectively in a remote context.
• Proven experience working independently with minimal supervision, including the ability to manage a digital task list and maintain a stable remote (home-office) infrastructure.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience using the Google Workspace suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive) in a professional or academic setting.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex ideas via written channels (Email, Google Chat, and Document Comments) with high clarity and low ambiguity.
• Access to a private, secure, high-speed internet connection with a minimum of 25 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload speeds.
• Residency in the state of Texas is required.

Education & Certification Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required.
• A valid Texas Special Education certificate without restrictions.

Benefits

• Competitive vacation and paid time off plans.
• Comprehensive medical (HMO, HDHP, and PPO), dental, and vision plans with varying coverage for employees and their families, with options available in all states, including a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) option.
• 401(k) retirement plan (pre- and post-tax options) with matching contribution up to 3% after one year of employment.
• Additional supplemental disability, life, critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal aid, and ID theft protection plans.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Two paid closure weeks each year (weeks of July 4 and December 25).
• 11 Company-paid Holidays.