Secondary 504 Facilitator

Job Title: Secondary 504 Facilitator

Reports to: Executive Director for Special Populations

Dept.: Special Populations

Exemption Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: Teacher Pay Scale

Calendar: 187 days

Primary Purpose:  

To coordinate, support and assure all aspects of secondary campus 504 programs are in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and local Board Policy, state laws and federal regulations pertaining to persons with disabilities. Manage the secondary campus Section 504 program and oversee the provision of needed services. Oversee compliance with all state, federal, and local Section 504 requirements. 

Qualifications: 

  Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/ university
• Valid Texas teacher certification
• 5 years of Secondary Teaching experience

  Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Well-organized, flexible self- starter who completes and resolves tasks independently and on  time. 
• Grasps new learning
• Effectively facilitate Section 504 meetings
• Knowledge of current laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines related to disability discrimination in public schools, including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Texas Education Agency, and the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
• Knowledge of the relationship and differences between Section 504 and the individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
• Knowledge of accommodations for students with impairments
• Knowledge of district, state, and other relevant testing procedures, regulations, and guidelines
• Student-focused, ability to work effectively with peers to establish positive relationships with all stakeholders

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Conduct all District trainings regarding Section 504
• Monitor secondary campus Section 504 procedures.
• Oversee school personnel’s access to and verification of a student’s Section 504 plan for compliance. Maintain proper Section 504 documentation and oversee the security and confidentiality of all student information.
• Coordinate, plan, and facilitate Section 504 meetings at both middle schools as well as the high school 
• Response to Intervention (RTI): Assist with scheduling, coordinating, monitoring, and facilitating campus RTI meeting
• Assist with campus processes, timelines, and documentation.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure proper referral procedures.
• Oversee the security and confidentiality of student information.
• Attend relevant professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Effective communication skills with others as well as the ability to work collaboratively.
• Maintains positive relationships with school staff, parents, and community members.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• None

Mental Demands/ Physical Demands/ Environmental Factors:

Tools/ Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals.

Posture: Frequent sitting and standing; occasional bending/ stooping, pushing/ pulling, and twisting.

Motion: Repetitive hand motions: frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching. 

Lifting: Occasional lifting, carrying, and transporting of boxes weighing 25-35 pounds.

Environment: Frequent prolonged and irregular hours. Work must be performed on-site. 

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

This job description describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. 

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