504 Coordinator 2627 SY

Jackson, MO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

SUMMARY: Assists with coordination of the 504 referral and evaluation process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

Compliance Management: Serves as the primary point of contact for Section 504 compliance; maintains organized records and ensures all 504 plans are reviewed and updated annually.
Evaluation Coordination: Facilitates the referral process for students suspected of having a disability; gathers and analyzes medical documentation teacher reports and standardized test data to determine eligibility.
Plan Development: Leads 504 team meetings to design individualized Accommodation Plans that remove barriers to learning (e.g. extended time physical environment changes or nursing services).
Technical Assistance: Provides guidance to classroom teachers and staff on how to implement specific accommodations and understands the legal nuances between Section 504 and the ADA.
Advocacy & Communication: Acts as a liaison between parents and the school district to resolve concerns regarding 504 services and ensures parents are informed of their procedural safeguards.
Monitoring & Fidelity: Conducts regular fidelity checks to ensure that the accommodations written in the legal document are being consistently provided in the classroom.

Professional Development: Trains building staff on identifying students who may need 504 support and stays current on federal Office for Civil Rights (OCR) rulings and regulations.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors Degree in education.
Specific course work or experience related to special education and/or guidance/psychological examiner.

Required Experience:

SUMMARY: Assists with coordination of the 504 referral and evaluation process.ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.Compliance Management: Serves as the primary point of contact for Section 504 compliance; maintains organized records and ensures all 504 plans are review...