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Program Specialist - Section 504
$55k-70k (estimate)
Full Time
3 Weeks Ago
Portsmouth Public Schools is Hiring a Program Specialist - Section 504 Near Portsmouth, VA
Job DescriptionPOSITION TITLE: PROGRAM SPECIALIST - SECTION 504 REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL COUNSELING
OVER-TIME STATUS: EXEMPT PAY GRADE: 374
JOB SUMMARY:Responsible for assisting the Director of School Counseling with the consistent implementation of Section 504 for students under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Serve as a resource to division administrators, building level teams, and community members regarding Section 504/Americans with Disabilities (ADA) issues and implementation of the Section 504 procedures for students. Responsible for assisting the Office of School Counseling and Secondary Curriculum & Instruction in supporting secondary summer school (handbooks, registrations, communication with all departments in the division, etc.)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
Possession of a valid driver's license Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Frequent sitting, walking, bending, grasping, fingering, repetitive motion, and reaching. Occasional standing, stooping, crouching, and driving. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds frequently. Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Required: Bachelor's Degree (Master's Degree preferred) and a minimum of three years teaching or school counseling experience.
PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Salary Rate Range $70,617.02 - $111,848.97
Job Description View AttachmentPOSITION TITLE: PROGRAM SPECIALIST - SECTION 504 REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL COUNSELING
OVER-TIME STATUS: EXEMPT PAY GRADE: 374
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
OVER-TIME STATUS: EXEMPT PAY GRADE: 374
JOB SUMMARY:Responsible for assisting the Director of School Counseling with the consistent implementation of Section 504 for students under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Serve as a resource to division administrators, building level teams, and community members regarding Section 504/Americans with Disabilities (ADA) issues and implementation of the Section 504 procedures for students. Responsible for assisting the Office of School Counseling and Secondary Curriculum & Instruction in supporting secondary summer school (handbooks, registrations, communication with all departments in the division, etc.)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
- Serve as a liaison between the school and central office for the implementation of Section 504 procedures.
- Assist with responding to administrative/legal/compliance queries from administrators, teachers, parents, and other internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide assistance with Section 504/ADA grievance procedures with the Office of Civil Rights.
- Assist with maintaining all Section 504 data using designated platform to include Section 504 Eligibility meetings, plan/update meetings and Manifestation Determination Review (MDR) meetings.
- Attend Section 504 Initial Eligibility Meetings
- Attend Section 504 Manifestation Determination Review (MDR) Meetings.
- Complete Section 504 processes/documentation in absence of School Counselor.
- Provide assistance pertaining to Section 504 legal mandates and regulations to staff.
- Follow-up with schools on Section 504 issues in person, via telephone or in writing and ensure timely responses.
- Assist with all data collection to meet the state and federal reporting requirements.
- Monitor Section 504 rosters/logs at all schools.
- Monitor Section 504 students completing coursework via Virtual Virginia
- Work collaboratively with team members and principals with related needs.
- Coordinate Section 504 training and staff development activities.
- Assist with summer school tasks to include: updating of summer school website, all summer school registration information, communication with all departments related to summer school, monitoring of students with 504s during summer term.
- Perform related work, as required.
Possession of a valid driver's license Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Frequent sitting, walking, bending, grasping, fingering, repetitive motion, and reaching. Occasional standing, stooping, crouching, and driving. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds frequently. Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Required: Bachelor's Degree (Master's Degree preferred) and a minimum of three years teaching or school counseling experience.
PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Salary Rate Range $70,617.02 - $111,848.97
Job Description View AttachmentPOSITION TITLE: PROGRAM SPECIALIST - SECTION 504 REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL COUNSELING
OVER-TIME STATUS: EXEMPT PAY GRADE: 374
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)
- Serve as a liaison between the school and central office for the implementation of Section 504 procedures.
- Assist with responding to administrative/legal/compliance queries from administrators, teachers, parents, and other internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide assistance with Section 504/ADA grievance procedures with the Office of Civil Rights.
- Assist with maintaining all Section 504 data using designated platform to include Section 504 Eligibility meetings, plan/update meetings and Manifestation Determination Review (MDR) meetings.
- Attend Section 504 Initial Eligibility Meetings
- Attend Section 504 Manifestation Determination Review (MDR) Meetings.
- Complete Section 504 processes/documentation in absence of School Counselor.
- Provide assistance pertaining to Section 504 legal mandates and regulations to staff.
- Follow-up with schools on Section 504 issues in person, via telephone or in writing and ensure timely responses.
- Assist with all data collection to meet the state and federal reporting requirements.
- Monitor Section 504 rosters/logs at all schools.
- Monitor Section 504 students completing coursework via Virtual Virginia
- Work collaboratively with team members and principals with related needs.
- Coordinate Section 504 training and staff development activities.
- Assist with summer school tasks to include: updating of summer school website, all summer school registration information, communication with all departments related to summer school, monitoring of students with 504s during summer term.
- Perform related work, as required.
PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$55k-70k (estimate)
POST DATE
05/23/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/18/2024
WEBSITE
pps.k12.va.us
HEADQUARTERS
PORTSMOUTH, VA
SIZE
50 - 100
FOUNDED
1848
CEO
ROSALYN ESUM
REVENUE
<$5M
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About Portsmouth Public Schools
Portsmouth Public Schools, located in the heart of the beautiful Hampton Roads region of Virginia, has an enrollment of about 15,000 students. We provide outstanding educational programs in an environment conducive to learning and teaching. The division includes three high schools, three middle schools, 13 elementary schools, four Pre-K Centers, an alternative school, an adult learning center, and a Career and Technical Education Office at the Portsmouth Campus of Tidewater Community College.
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