District Coordinator for Section 504 Services

Primary Purpose:

Coordinate the Section 504 programs for the district. Provides leadership and oversight for services regulated under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act to ensure compliance with all state, federal, and local requirements.

Education / Certification:

1. Master’s degree in education administration or curriculum and instruction.
2. Valid Texas Mid-management or other appropriate Texas certificate and/or experience as a Coordinator.
3. Valid Texas teaching certificate.

Special Knowledge / Skills:

1. Knowledge of Section 504 regulations.
2. Knowledge of federal and state special education laws.
3. Ability to communicate effectively with parents and staff.
4. Ability to implement policy and procedures.
5. Ability to interpret data.
6. Ability to manage budget.
7. Ability to coordinate district functions.
8. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Experience / Other Requirements:

1. Five years of professional educational experience.
2. Personal cell phone is required to handle district related business, including after hours, or when away from the office on district business.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Instructional and Program Management

1. Coordinate Section 504 services to meet student needs.
2. Work cooperatively with directors and campus principals in developing and implementing dyslexia and/or Section 504 programs.
3. Consult with and assist campus-based administrators, professionals, teachers, and parents to meet the educational needs of students eligible for Section 504 services.
4. 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.
5. Ensure student progress is evaluated on a systematic basis and that findings are used to make the Section 504 program more effective.
6. 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.
7. Promote, coordinate, and disseminate communication among staff, teachers, students, and the community regarding the prevention of discrimination based on disability, as appropriate.
8. 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.
9. Participate in the district-level decision-making process to establish and review the district’s goals and objectives in the area of Section 504.
10. Provide effective staff development activities that incorporate the mission of the district, program evaluation outcomes, and input from 504 coordinators and others.

Policy, Reports, and Law

1. Recommend sound policies to improve program.
2. Implement the policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the area of Section 504.
3. Compile, maintain, and present all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.

Budget and Inventory

1. Participate in development, preparation, and administration of budget for supplies and equipment and ensure that the program is cost-effective and that funds are managed wisely.
2. Assist with the selection and purchase of supplemental equipment and supplies for the program.
3. Maintain a current inventory of supplies and equipment and recommend the replacement and disposal of equipment when necessary.
4. Participate in grant-writing activities to obtain program funding.

Policy, Reports, and Law

1. Responsible for properly maintaining district records, adhering to all policies set forth by the district for records maintenance and learning the records retention schedule for department records. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required. Ensure that accurate at-risk and dropout data is reported through PEIMS.
2. Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and the local board policy.
3. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
4. Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

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. 

1. Maintain emotional control under stress.
2. Occasional district wide travel.
3. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.