504 Coordinator

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters Degree in Education or closely related field from an accredited college or university
• Valid Teacher Certification
• Principal Certificate
• Minimum three years experience in an area of expertise related to the position

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Thorough knowledge of State and Federal laws pertaining to the prohibition ofdiscrimination of individuals with disabilities.
• Knowledge and awareness of a broad range of student disabilities (physical speech hearing vision medical learning and/or emotional).
• Knowledge in laws policies rules and regulations pertaining to the discipline of 504 eligible students.
• Knowledge of research related to Response to Intervention.
• Skill in working effectively as a team member to develop and implement accommodation and intervention plans.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with campusbased 504 administrators general education teachers RtI teams other school and district staff parents agencies and community members.
• Ability to effectively coach and support teachers and administrators on their instructional teams.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously and independently to meet deadlines.
• Ability to positively impact systematic change within the district in accordance with district goals.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of district personnel and outside organizations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Consult with and assist campusbased 504 administrators school nurses regular class teachers counselors administrators and parents to meet the educational needs of students eligible under Section 504.
2. Assist campus 504 teams in monitoring and reviewing Individualized 504 Plans at least once a year.
3. Assist campus 504 teams in facilitating 504 Manifestation Determination
4. Meetings and developing Behavior Support Plans for 504 eligible students who demonstrate chronic behavior problems.
5. Assist in coordinating and planning with outside agencies or persons who act as independent advocates of students where a 504 evaluation has been requested or where a 504 grievance or formal written complaint has been made against a school or the district.
6. Promote coordinate and disseminate communication among staff teachers students and the community regarding the prevention of discrimination based on disability as appropriate.
7. Assure compliance with Board and TEA policies.
8. Compile and maintain all reports records and other documents as required.
9. Comply with policies established by federal and state law State Board of Education Rule and local board policy in the area of required reporting to agencies.
10. Work with the Assistant Superintendent for Educational Support Services to properly budget for student needs.
11. Other duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Probationary/Term Contract: 210 days

SALARY:

$71763 (IA 4)

Salary Range (based on experience) as set by the Board of Trustees for the school year

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional
reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: Frequent districtwide travel
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

DEADLINE TO APPLY:

Until filled

Applications will be reviewed

Not all applicants will be interviewed

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