Campus 504At-Risk Coordinator

Coordinate the Section 504 program for the campus. Provide support to students parents teachers counselors and administrators in the identification evaluation and development of individualized plans designed to support students in need of intervention. Ensure campus alignment and compliance with House Bill 1416. Support Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) to address student academic and behavioral needs.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Preferred Masters degree

Valid Texas teaching certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of federal and state 504 law academic and behavioral response to intervention best practices ESL best practices at-risk best practices

Understanding of the individual needs of at-risk students

Ability to communicate with at-risk students and their parents

Ability to implement policy and procedures

Ability to interpret data

Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Preferred -

Experience with 504 planning or MTSS

AND

Minimum of 3 years of experience as a classroom teacher

1. Work cooperatively with directors and campus principals in developing and implementing Section 504 programs.
2. Consult with and assist campus-based administrators professionals teachers and parents to meet the educational needs of students eligible for Section 504 services.
3. Assist campus teams in writing 504 plans that allow student access to the full range of educational and co-curricular opportunities that are available to all other eligible students in the district. Evaluate the necessity for specific accommodations.
4. Ensure campus teams monitor and review 504 plans at least once per school year.
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.
6. Promote coordinate and disseminate communication among staff teachers students and the community regarding the prevention of discrimination based on disability as appropriate.
7. Support the implementation of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) helping to identify students who need additional academic or behavioral interventions and working with staff to develop appropriate action plans and monitor progress.
8. Ensure compliance with House Bill 1416 monitoring its impact on student services and collaborating with administrators to implement necessary changes.
9. Establish and maintain partnerships with community organizations to provide additional services and resources to students including mentorship academic support and social services.
10. Participate in school-wide initiatives that promote student engagement inclusion and success focusing on both academic and social-emotional growth.

1. Assist campuses in the development implementation and/or participation in professional development of instructional methodologies that allow curriculum accommodations and differentiated instruction based on student learning needs resulting from dyslexia a disability specific condition or impairment.
2. Plan and conduct parent meetings. Consult with parents administrators counselors teachers community agencies and other relevant individuals regarding dyslexia and 504 students.

1. Demonstrate support for the districts student management policies and expected student behavior related to 504 academic and behavioral response to intervention and at-risk programs.

1. Implement the policies established by federal and state law State Board of Education rule and local board policy in area of special education 504 academic and behavioral response to intervention and at-risk programs. Recommend sound policies and procedures to improve programs.
2. Compile maintain and file all reports records and other documents required. Ensure that accurate data is reported through PEIMS.
3. Comply with policies established by federal and state law State Board of Education rule and the local board policy.
4. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

1. Establish and maintain a professional relationship and open communication with principals teachers staff parents and community members.
2. Serve as district liaison to community agencies providing services to students and notify parents and students of available services.
3. Articulate the districts mission and goals in the area of 504 academic and behavioral response to intervention and at-risk to the community and solicit its support in realizing the mission.
4. Demonstrate awareness of district-community needs and initiate activities to meet those needs.
5. Use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.

None.

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping pushing/pulling twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions frequent keyboarding and use of mouse

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: Frequent districtwide travel; occasional statewide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Required Experience:

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