Coordinator of 504 Services

New Heights Charter School is Massachusetts only public school that involves all grades (6-12) in the Early College approach. Nearly all our 11th and 12th graders are full-time students on a college campus with younger students earning college credits at the school. You will join a committed creative team of educators who provide academic and social-emotional support to young people coming from high-need backgrounds ensuring they are college and career ready. We support our staff with a wide array of professional development opportunities and coaching.

Reporting to the Director of Special Education the Coordinator of 504 Services will assist the Director of Special Education and Principal in the overall administration of the educational programs for 504 services for students. The Coordinator will support in the identification development and implementation of services and support for students who are eligible under Section 504 in accordance with applicable school state and federal regulations and serve as a resource to school faculty and staff by providing support and guidance based on subject area knowledge and experience.

• Demonstrates alignment and commitment to NHCSBS Early College mission core beliefs and educational philosophyAdaptable flexible and solutions-oriented
• Evidence of self-motivation taking initiatives and willingness to be a team leader and a team player
• Experience in schools that rely heavily on intervention literacy and content knowledge as a means to dramatically increase student achievement
• Driven to deliver rigorous high-quality standards-based instruction by emphasizing student engagement with complex texts critical thinking and comprehensive literary analysis
• Exhibits a laser focus on analyzing student work and student data coupled with a deep commitment to data-driven decision making
• Quantifiable track record of outstanding academic results
• Unwavering commitment to feedback improvement and practice
• Culturally-aware culturally-sensitive and culturally-responsive.

• Align 504 evaluation procedures and services to the District and department vision mission and goals for student learning.
• Provide recommendations to the Director of Special Education Student Services based upon student needs personnel equipment supplies etc. that will enhance the services for students.
• Coordinate the initial and reevaluation process to determine students who are eligible for services under Section 504.
• Support building level teams in identifying educational needs supports and services for students eligible for 504 services through development of effective professional learning.
• Coordinate and implement the child find procedures required by district state and federal guidelines.
• Support the Director of Special Education Student Services in the coordination and facilitation of 504 evaluations periodic reviews and all associated paperwork.
• Support school counselors and classroom teachers in meeting the implementation requirements of 504 plans
• Provides counseling services for a caseload of students when necessary
• Participate in community outreach opportunities in order to develop and maintain a working relationship between the district and community providers of services for students and families.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and expertise on evidence-based practices legal mandates and service delivery to students eligible for 504 services.
• Participate in a variety of meetings (e.g. department district curriculum parent groups and conferences site council district preparations in-service etc.) for the purpose of representing both the department/district and ensuring the development of articulated services.
• Respond to parents building administration district administration etc. for the purpose of providing information assistance and/or direction.
• Serve as a liaison between the building student services department and district student services leadership for the purpose of enhancing communications between all parties.

• Prepares documentation and reports data to the Massachusetts Department of Education for the purpose of providing written support conveying information and complying with federal and state regulations.
• Serves as district representative for 504 service meetings as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; read technical information compose a variety of documents and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: knowledge of best practices in curriculum and instruction and in alternative learning opportunity programs; pertinent laws codes policies and/or regulations public relations protocols; and relevant professional standards and practices; lesson plan requirements stages of child development and behavioral management strategies BSEA rules and regulations purpose of creation of FBA BIP etc.
• SKILLS are required to perform multiple technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment and applications; preparing and maintaining accurate records; adapting to changing work priorities; applying pertinent laws codes policies and/or regulations; coordinating activities with other schools districts and/or agencies; facilitating department goals; and organizing and communicating information and concepts..
• ABILITY is required to schedule activities meetings and/or events; often gather collate and/or classify data; and use basic job related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of job related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate to significant. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include; establishing and maintaining constructive relationships communicating with persons of varied educational and cultural backgrounds; meeting deadlines and schedules; providing leadership direction and team building; providing opportunities for the exchange of ideas; maintaining confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; and setting priorities and working flexible hours.

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