504 Coordinator/Instructional Specialist

The Richmond Middle School (RMS) in Hanover, NH seeks a full time 504 Coordinator/Instructional Specialist for the 2025-2026 school year. This position will support student learning through implementation and monitoring of 504 accommodations while undertaking direct instruction of executive functioning/study skills to students. In addition, the position will work closely with the pupil services team and academic teachers to offer interventions for students who are identified as having learning issues. Ideal candidates should demonstrate energy, adaptability, the ability to communicate effectively with students, families, and colleagues, as well as maintain accurate records of learning advances. Position begins 8/25/2025, open until filled.

This position is governed by theHEA Union Agreement.

Salary range for this position is $54,456 to $111,981,depending on education and experience.

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POSITION TITLE: 504 COORDINATOR

Job Description Approved By: SAU 70

Date:

1.2020

General Purpose:

The 504 Coordinator oversees 504 plan development, handles the yearly review and amendments to existing plans, assists with 504 transitions, distributes 504 plans, assists with student and staff support, and handles all 504 record keeping.

Reports to:

Building Principal or Designee

Supervises:

N/A

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Except as specifically noted, the following functions are considered essential to this position:

• Responsible for 504 plan development including; reviewing 504 referrals; gathering student data, gathering progress updates from staff.
• Facilitate communications with interested parties in order to inform drafting, updating and revising 504 plans.
• Draft & Distribute finalized 504 plans to all appropriate staff.
• Conduct 504 Plan yearly reviews and amendments.
• Convene and facilitate meetings with parents, teachers, Counselors, related service providers and students.
• Handle all 504 Transitions: coordinate 504 in-take process and exit process.
• Provide 504 Student Support through regular student meetings. Provide problem solving/coaching to students who are having difficulty accessing accommodations, mediate conversations with students and teachers when there are questions about access to accommodations.
• Oversees study program, offering support/guidance to staff in the area of executive functioning, learning methods, and best study practice.
• Provide 504 Staff Support. through regular teacher meetings. Provide problem solving/coaching to teacher who are having difficulty meeting accommodations, mediate conversations with students and teachers when there are questions about accommodations.
• Assist teachers/departments to facilitate accommodations that may need to happen outside of the classroom; provide training, in conjunction with counseling and Special Ed, as necessary to educate staff about disabilities and accommodations.
• Responsible for ensuring that 504 Record Keeping is maintained according to Federal and State laws.
• Assist with SAT and ACT disability application process.
• Host Disability Support Services in College workshop for families.
• Attend weekly Pupil Services Team meeting
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Must comply with all SAU 70 District policy and building / department rules, procedures, practices and objectives.

This general outline illustrates the type of work, which characterizes the Job Classification. It is not an all-encompassing statement of the specific duties, responsibilities and qualifications of individual positions assigned to the classification.

Evaluation:

• Performance of duty responsibilities will be reviewed annually by the Building Principal or his/her designee

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• School year

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree
• Two to Four (2-4) years of relevant experience

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to remain calm in difficult situations.
• Ability to successfully multitask within role.
• Ability to accurately and expeditiously type correspondence, reports and memoranda according to standard business practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions.
• Ability to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to the assigned tasks.

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Certified Teacher
• General Special Education or School Counselor endorsement preferred

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS:

Primary Physical Requirements:

(Not, Rarely, Occasionally, or Frequently Required)

1. Lift up to 10 lbs:

Frequently required

2. Lift 11 to 25 lbs:

Occasionally required

3. Lift 25 to 50 lbs:

Rarely required

4. Lift over 50 lbs:

Not required

5. Carry up to 10 lbs:

Frequentlly required

6. Carry 11 to 25 lbs:

Occasionally required

7. Carry 26 to 50 lbs:

Rarely required

8. Carry over 50 lbs:

Not required

9. Reach above shoulder height:

Occasionally required

10. Reach at shoulder height:

Occasionally required

11. Reach below shoulder height:

Occasionally required

12. Push/Pull:

Rarely required

Hand Manipulation:

(Not, Rarely, Occasionally, or Frequently Required)

1. Keyboarding:

Frequently required

2. Gross Manipulation:

Frequently required

3. Fine Manipulation:

Frequently required

Other Physical Consideration:

(Not, Rarely, Occasionally, or Frequently Required)

1. Twisting:

Rarely required

2. Bending:

Occasionally required

3. Crawling:

Rarely required

4. Squatting:

Rarely required

5. Kneeling:

Rarely required

6. Crouching:

Rarely required

7. Climbing:

Occasionally required

8. Balancing:

Rarely required

During the Work Day, Employee is Required to:

1. Sit:

up to 3 consecutive hours

2. Stand:

up to 3 consecutive hours

3. Walk:

up to 1 consecutive hour

Cognitive and Sensory Requirement(s):

• Effectively exchange and receive information;and instructions, and respond to inquiries
• Communicate with others;
• Observe students and staff to ensure safety

Work Environment: Inside: up to 100%

Outside: up to 20%

Work Surface(s): Office Desk, Office Chair

Carpeted floor, tile floor

Other Training, Skills and Experience Requirements:

Ability to work with staff, students, parents, and the community

Other Considerations and Requirements:

The physical demands of an employee in a Accounting/Payroll Clerk role are minimal. The employee is occasionally required to do some lifting. Employee is typically able to sit and stand as needed.

Applicants will be subjected to a criminal background check as required by state law.