2025-2026 High School 504 Building Coordinator

High School 504 Building Coordinator
Blue Springs School District
2025-2026

Position Summary:
A professional who assumes responsibility for the direction, coordination, and supervision of the 504-evaluation process in assigned buildings. Ensures compliance with State and Federal regulations and school district policies. Performs other duties as assigned.

• This job reports to Assistant Superintendent of Special Services.
• This position is a Full Time, benefits eligible position.
• The starting salary for this position is $43,500 - $93,500.
• Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
• Staff in their first or second year of total service as a teacher are eligible to participate in a new teacher induction stipend of $1,250 for 50 hours of approved training outside of the school day.
• Fully certified staff with more than two years of experience teaching in a Missouri Public School may be eligible to participate in the Career Ladder Program and may earn $1,500-$5,000 for approved work outside the school day.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinates with a variety of personnel for the purpose of delivering compliance of 504 plans with established guidelines.
• Collaborates with building and district personnel for the purpose of implementing and maintaining 504 plans and 504 evaluations.
• Maintains contact with students and parents.
• Monitors effectiveness of 504 plan accommodations.
• Monitors student progress in general education courses.
• Coordinates the 504-evaluation process in assigned schools.
• Obtains written notice and consent for evaluations.
• Coordinates identifying assessments and completion of assessments by staff.
• Writes a 504-evaluation report including all required components, evaluation results and eligibility determination.
• Notifies parents of the 504 eligibility meetings early enough to ensure an opportunity to participate.
• Conducts 504 eligibility meetings for initial evaluations.
• Conducts 504 reevaluation meetings.
• Conducts 504 plan annual review meetings.
• Conducts and documents a 504 Manifestation Determination.
• Maintains a variety of manual and electronic files and/or records for the purpose of complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
• Prepares a wide variety of written materials and reports for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
• Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g., 504 trainings, workshops, 504 meetings, parent conferences, committees, etc.) for the purpose of gathering and/or sharing information related to student needs or program improvement.
• Presents information on a variety of topics for the purpose of implementation of 504 plans and evaluations to staff.
• Presents information on a variety of topics for the purpose of communicating information and/or gaining feedback.
• Responds to inquiries from a variety of sources (e.g., teachers, parents, administrators, etc.) for the purpose of resolving issues, providing information and/or direction.
• Serve as Local Education Agency Representative (LEA) for Eligibility meetings at the discretion of building administrator.
• Meets district, state, federal laws, guidelines, procedures.

• Performs other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Other Functions:

• Participates in a variety of meetings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Language Skills:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills:
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plan and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Other Skills and Abilities:
Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on subject and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents, skill in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

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 stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift to 50 lbs. such as boxes of books and AV/VCR carts. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Job Requirements: Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

Skill-Based Competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; researching and gathering relevant data about instruction; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

Knowledge-Based Competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: appropriate codes, policies, regulations, and/or laws; age-appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements; stages of child development; and behavioral management strategies.

Ability-Based Competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining constructive relationships; strong verbal and written communications skills; adapting to changing work priorities; maintain confidentiality; exhibiting tact and patience; and working flexible hours.

Background Check:
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to the Blue Springs School District. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Experience: Job related experience preferred.
Education: Master’s degree in education or related field
Certificates & Licenses: Missouri Teaching Certificate, grades 9-12

Equal Opportunity Employer 3/7/25