504 Coordinator - Nevada Connections Academy

Connections Academy•Reno, NV

6d•$47,000 - $61,000•Remote

About The Position

Nevada Connections Academy (NCA) is a tuition-free, online public school serving students in grades 9-12. The school, established in 2007, is accredited by the Northwest Accreditation Commission. The Section 504 Coordinator, working from a home office in Nevada, will support and manage students with 504 plans. This role involves consulting with learning coaches and students, facilitating evaluations and eligibility determinations for 504 plans, developing and monitoring plan implementation, and collaborating with other teachers and agencies to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.

Requirements

Experience and solid knowledge of Section 504
Strong technology skills (especially with Google Suite products)
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Customer focused approach
High degree of flexibility
Strong organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
Team player track record
Required travel: back to school conference, state testing, and other district testing. This may require overnight travel.

Nice To Haves

Experience in writing 504 Eligibility and Accommodation Plans or Individual Education Plans
Nevada Special Education Teaching License
Knowledge of accommodations, modifications, and assistive technology in the cyber school setting to address all of the above issues.
Understanding of student behavior and mental health issues and appropriate interventions.
Experience with inter-agency collaboration for mental health and behavioral support
Experience and understanding of the foundations of functional behavior assessments to develop behavioral interventions for students grades K-12.
Knowledge in regard to school refusal related to truancy or mental health issues, and distinguishing between the two.
Experience and knowledge of tiered intervention programs for academic, behavioral, and truancy problems in grades K-12.
Knowledge of scientifically-based and research-validated intervention and instructional programs for reading, math, writing, and behavior management for grades K-12.
Knowledge and experience with data-driven instruction linked to scientifically-based and research-validated interventions for grades K-12.
Experience with using diagnostic tools and approaches to determine the root of academic concerns and their link to appropriate intervention

Responsibilities

Manage and ensure effective K-12 504 plan implementation for students on caseload
Develop, write and help implement 504 plans
Coordinate Section 504 referral process
Provide notices and consents
Facilitate evaluation/eligibility determination team meetings for Section 504
Schedule, organize and conduct annual reviews of each Section 504 student
Participate in the school’s Student Support Team; help teachers and learning coaches develop and implement program accommodations and strategies for struggling learners who may be eligible for 504 plan and/or special education services
Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in the school’s Learning Management System for Section 504 students
Assist with administering state testing and coordinate the accommodations that are required based on the 504 plan
Attend regularly scheduled professional development and Section 504 training meetings
Provide direct support to 504 students, particularly those at-risk of not graduating college and career ready on time
Other duties as assigned