What are the responsibilities and job description for the 504 Coordinator position at Grain Valley R-5 School District?
The purpose of this position is to lead the 504 process at secondary buildings. The 504 coordinator will handle all aspects of the 504 process as well as supporting counselors and other coordinators with duties related to the 504 process. The 504 coordinator will work closely with general education staff, administration and families to ensure students are receiving a Free and Appropriate Public Education.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Master’s Degree in Education or a related field, preferred
- Missouri Teacher Certification
- Strong knowledge of 504 law and compliance
- Ability to problem solve and make data-driven decisions
- Ability to build positive working relationships with students, parents, and staff
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to handle information with the utmost confidentiality
Essential Duties:
- Supervise and coordinate all aspects of the 504 process at secondary locations
- LEA Representative in 504 meetings
- Conduct parent meetings to determine needs of the students
- Manage the 504 process (referral to placement and programming)
- Facilitate meetings and activities that achieve district goals
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines
- Stay abreast of current laws, policies, and procedures regarding 504’s
- Build relationships with administration, teachers and families to ensure a positive work environment
- Assist other personnel as may be required in the completion of their work activities
- Assist building teams in their review of data (medical reports, assessment data, state regulations) to provide best practice decisions for accommodations.
- Collaborate with district personnel to ensure 504 compliance
- Prepares a wide variety of written materials (quality reports, appropriate email correspondence, response to reports, etc)
- Be a resource for all educators related to students struggling in the general education setting
Work Environment:
- Teacher contract days 5
- Reports to Director of Special Services
Salary : $41,900 - $90,900
