What are the responsibilities and job description for the 504 Coordinator position at Colorado Early Colleges?
Anticipated Start Date: November 6, 2026.
Position Purpose
The 504 Coordinator works under the supervision of the Academic Dean and is responsible for managing the schools Section 504 student caseload per the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Job Duties
- Upholds CECs beliefs found on the CEC website.
- Documents and maintains all records regarding students 504 Plans including the transfer and initial review of new students 504 Plans.
- Manages and coordinates referrals and evaluates initial 504 requests.
- Schedules and facilitates annual 504 meetings. Schedules periodic re-evaluations of all students 504 Plans at least every three years.
- Works with students, parents, and staff to ensure classroom 504 accommodations are being implemented.
- Provides testing accommodations as outlined in a students 504 Plan.
- Ensures timely communication with students, parents, and school staff by providing timely Notice of Meeting, 504 Parental Rights, and document parental consent of services.
- Participates as a member of MTSS and Mental Health teams.
- Serves as a resource to school administrators, instructors, and staff by staying current on all applicable laws and regulations.
- Works with partnering community colleges to help students access 504 accommodations.
- Attends meetings and professional development as requested by the Academic Dean.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, or Special Education or closely related field required. Masters degree preferred.
- Working knowledge of current laws, regulations, and guidelines related to Section 504 and Title II under ADA.
Conditions of Employment
- All offers of employment are conditional upon a successful background check and references.
- As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), the selected applicant must verify, within 72 hours of employment, his/her legal right to be employed in the United States.
Colorado Early Colleges is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services.
*Please note that we may begin reviewing applications and make hiring decisions prior to the application deadline. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Salary : $48,000 - $66,413