What are the responsibilities and job description for the 504 Facilitator position at Pinkerton Academy?
504 Facilitator
Contract Period: 195 days, salaried, exempt
Supervisor: School Counseling Director
Qualifications: M.Ed. in School Counseling or related field; NHED Licensure as School Counselor or similar; minimum 5 years of school experience.
Profile of the 504 Facilitator
The Pinkerton Academy 504 Facilitator's most important role is to assist the 504 Coordinator in ensuring Pinkerton Academy’s compliance with Section 504 policies and procedural regulations regarding qualifying students. The 504 Facilitator will work with the Coordinator to offer guidance and support to members of the school counseling department and Pinkerton community in areas of 504 implementation, applying accommodations, and understanding our role in the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The 504 Facilitator is a key member of the 504 Team and Student Support Center, responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Student Support Center while supporting 504 meetings and 8th-grade transition. The 504 Facilitator will play a vital role in ensuring the success of students with 504 plans by providing support in academics, executive functioning, and future planning. In addition, the 504 Facilitator will serve as the middle school liaison for a variety of programs and initiatives including but not limited to the coordinating and organizing of the 8th grade transition meetings for all incoming students.
Pinkerton Academy asks all faculty members to exhibit the highest degree of professionalism in all situations, whether they are actively engaging with students, performing professional duties, or representing the Academy in another capacity. It is imperative that the 504 Facilitator maintain their certification, meet their commitments as outlined by the Employee Handbook and individual contracts, and uphold all school policies. If the 504 Facilitator finds themself in disagreement with any school policy, they can voice that disagreement within the processes outlined in the Employee Handbook. Pinkerton Academy faculty are dedicated to showing respect for others, including their opinions and their roles on campus. All faculty need to demonstrate respect for others, integrity, sound judgment, and an ongoing commitment to their professional duties and growth, their students, and the Pinkerton community.
Essential Roles of the 504 Facilitator
Facilitation
Contract Period: 195 days, salaried, exempt
Supervisor: School Counseling Director
Qualifications: M.Ed. in School Counseling or related field; NHED Licensure as School Counselor or similar; minimum 5 years of school experience.
Profile of the 504 Facilitator
The Pinkerton Academy 504 Facilitator's most important role is to assist the 504 Coordinator in ensuring Pinkerton Academy’s compliance with Section 504 policies and procedural regulations regarding qualifying students. The 504 Facilitator will work with the Coordinator to offer guidance and support to members of the school counseling department and Pinkerton community in areas of 504 implementation, applying accommodations, and understanding our role in the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The 504 Facilitator is a key member of the 504 Team and Student Support Center, responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Student Support Center while supporting 504 meetings and 8th-grade transition. The 504 Facilitator will play a vital role in ensuring the success of students with 504 plans by providing support in academics, executive functioning, and future planning. In addition, the 504 Facilitator will serve as the middle school liaison for a variety of programs and initiatives including but not limited to the coordinating and organizing of the 8th grade transition meetings for all incoming students.
Pinkerton Academy asks all faculty members to exhibit the highest degree of professionalism in all situations, whether they are actively engaging with students, performing professional duties, or representing the Academy in another capacity. It is imperative that the 504 Facilitator maintain their certification, meet their commitments as outlined by the Employee Handbook and individual contracts, and uphold all school policies. If the 504 Facilitator finds themself in disagreement with any school policy, they can voice that disagreement within the processes outlined in the Employee Handbook. Pinkerton Academy faculty are dedicated to showing respect for others, including their opinions and their roles on campus. All faculty need to demonstrate respect for others, integrity, sound judgment, and an ongoing commitment to their professional duties and growth, their students, and the Pinkerton community.
Essential Roles of the 504 Facilitator
Facilitation
- Works closely with 504 Coordinator and School Counselors to ensure identification of eligible students and implementation of student plans
- Coordinates and Facilitates 504 meetings as appropriate
- Provides education on ADA and 504 to teachers and department groups in collaboration with the coordinator
- Prepares and/or updates 504 plans as necessary
- Maintains data and gathers statistical information and reports the same when requested by the 504 Coordinator
- Provides the 504 Coordinator with assistance in all aspects of 504 referral processing as requested
- In the absence of the 504 Coordinator, attends special education meetings of potential students being referred to 504 or being referred to special education from 504
- Arranges for yearly review and renewal of each student’s 504 plan
- Review each student's cumulative folders, whether recently eligible or a move-in.
- Facilitates 504 referral or progress meetings as requested by the 504 Coordinator
- Troubleshoots student, parent, faculty, and administrative concerns as they relate to 504 accommodations/related services.
- Oversees activities that help facilitate student transitions from one educational experience to another
- Serves as Middle School Liaison for students with a 504 Plan for the transition process- managing, organizing, and facilitating the 8th-grade transition meetings.
Department
- Exhibits enthusiasm, cooperation, and professionalism concerning department responsibilities.
- Engages and participates in department meetings, PLCs, and professional learning communities.
- Displays professional growth concerning individual, department, and school initiatives.
- Collaborates and shares expertise or areas of professional growth with colleagues and the department.
- Communicates effectively and respectfully with fellow school leaders, department members, and stakeholders.
- Assists in the development and implementation of written standard operating procedures related to 504 at Pinkerton Academy
- Provides informal evaluation input and supervision of 504 Assistant, in conjunction with School Counseling Director.
- Participates in
- Department meetings
- Professional learning that keeps counselors and teachers current with trends and best practices
- Department Responsibilities
- Displays
- Professionalism
- Empathy
- Highest ethical standards
- Punctuality
- Reliability
- Understanding of diversity (socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, neurodiversity)Reliability
School and Community
- Displays respect for all members of the school community.
- Creates collaborative relations beyond Pinkerton Academy (i.e. Middle Schools, employers, etc.).
- Attends school functions that are facilitated and supported by school counselors (i.e. College Fair, NHHEAF events, etc.).
- Promotes progress of the school community by engaging in committees and professional organizations that enact change.
- Engages in the other school functions as a representative of the department and school (i.e. course night, graduation, freshman field day, open house).
- Supports student involvement and engagement outside of the classroom.
This job description and the Employee Handbook are designed to cover a comprehensive list of activities and responsibilities required for this job. While every effort will be made to notify the assistant director of school counseling in advance of any changes to their job description and/or expectations, the Board and its assigned designees may at any time, with or without notice, make changes to duties and responsibilities.
