1.0 FTE PK-8 Section 504 Coordinator

POSITION TITLE: 1.0 FTE PK-8 Section 504 Coordinator

FLSA: Exempt

REPORTS TO: PK-12 Director of Counseling

Terms of Employment:  184 day work year. Benefits and salary in accordance with the LEA Unit A collective bargaining agreement.

Immediate start date. Unit A 24-25 Salary Range  Salary prorated based on start date.

Immediate Start Date.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

 Manages the Section 504 process:

• Monitor and adhere to timelines for referrals, eligibility determinations, review, and completion of Section 504 Accommodation Plans and memos.
• Utilize the student management system to create and access documentation and student record information.
• Collaborate with staff to gather and share information pertaining to the Section 504 process.
• Provide notices and document parental consent.
• Determine and assemble appropriate Section 504 team composition.
• Schedule and facilitate Section 504 Team meetings.
• Write and distribute Section 504 plans and memos.
• Create and maintain records and documentation for Section 504 in partnership with the LPS data team.
• Effectively address concerns of staff, parents, advocates, and outside evaluators.
• Provide support for transition of Section 504 from level to level (e.g. preschool to elementary, elementary to middle, middle to high school)
• Furnish school data for DESE reporting, and all other local, state, and federal reporting as necessary.
• Provide data to supervisors regarding trends.
• Provide consultation and training to staff regarding Section 504.
• Participate in professional learning to stay current with Section 504 best practices.
• Adhere to laws, policies, procedures and ethical standards of the field and contribute to a positive and safe school culture.
• Support diversity, equity and inclusion for all people.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• MA Department of Elementary & Secondary Education License.
• School experince preferred.
• Competency/experience in Section 504 procedures and practice preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication and writing skills.
• Interacts sensitively and effectively with students, parents, staff and other professionals.
• Deal with challenging situations and people in a professional and non-judgmental manner.
• Manage conflict and build consensus among and between individuals and teams.

• Professional integrity, and strong decision-making and negotiation skills.
• Work effectively in a team environment, and desire to support others in doing their best work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands or arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Experience and commitment to working in a racially and culturally diverse teaching and learning community.

Applicants for employment are considered without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, or military status.