504 Coordinator - Arkansas Connections Academy

Connections Academy•Bentonville, AR

About The Position

The 504 Coordinator is a 10-month, full-time position with Arkansas Connections Academy. The coordinator supports and manages students with Section 504 plans, consulting regularly with students and learning coaches by telephone, internet, and curriculum tools to help students successfully complete their instructional programs. The role facilitates Section 504 referrals and evaluation and eligibility determinations, develops plans, and monitors implementation in accordance with federal and state regulations. The coordinator works closely with teachers, agencies, medical professionals, and other school staff, and supports 504 case managers and staff through training and ongoing guidance.

Requirements

Must reside in Arkansas.
Must have a current Arkansas teaching license.
Must be able to use a personal electronic device and email address for two-step authentication; two-step authentication is required to log in to all systems if offered the position.
Experience and solid knowledge of Section 504.
Strong technology skills, especially with Microsoft Office products.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Customer-focused approach.
High degree of flexibility.
Strong organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
Track record as a team player.
Willingness to travel occasionally, potentially including overnight travel.

Nice To Haves

Experience writing Section 504 eligibility and accommodation plans or Individual Education Plans.
Knowledge of accommodations, modifications, and assistive technology in a cyber school setting.
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 and developing behavioral interventions for students in grades K–12.
Knowledge of school refusal related to truancy or mental health issues and how to distinguish between them.
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 using diagnostic tools and approaches to identify the root of academic concerns and link them to appropriate interventions.

Responsibilities

Manage and ensure effective implementation of K–12 Section 504 plans for students on the coordinator’s caseload and across the division through caseload distribution, intensive monitoring, and support.
Develop, write, and help implement Section 504 plans.
Coordinate the Section 504 referral process and provide notices and consent forms.
Facilitate Section 504 evaluation and eligibility determination team meetings.
Schedule, organize, and conduct annual or biannual reviews for students with Section 504 plans.
Participate in the school’s Student Support Team.
Help teachers and learning coaches develop and implement accommodations and strategies for struggling learners who may be eligible for Section 504 plans or special education services.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date Section 504 student data in the school’s Learning Management System.
Assist with state testing and coordinate accommodations required by Section 504 plans.
Attend scheduled professional development and Section 504 training meetings.
Meet regularly with 504 case managers to train, inform, and support them.
Assist with training school staff on their Section 504 responsibilities.
Travel occasionally for field trips, marketing, professional development, and state testing events, potentially including overnight travel.
Perform other duties as assigned.