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 coordinator facilitates Section 504 referrals and evaluation and eligibility determinations, develops plans, and monitors their implementation. The role works closely with teachers, agencies, and medical professionals to support compliance with federal and state Section 504 requirements. It also includes supporting school staff and case managers, maintaining student data, assisting with testing accommodations, and participating in professional development and Section 504 training.

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 job.
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 for field trips, marketing, professional development, and state testing events; occasional overnight travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

Experience writing 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 with and understanding 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 in 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 connect 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 school through caseload division, monitoring, and support.
Develop, write, and help implement Section 504 plans.
Coordinate the Section 504 referral process and provide notices and consents.
Facilitate Section 504 evaluation and eligibility determination team meetings.
Schedule, organize, and conduct annual or biannual reviews for Section 504 students.
Participate in the school’s Student Support Team and help teachers and learning coaches develop and implement accommodations and strategies for struggling learners who may qualify for a 504 plan 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 students’ 504 plans.
Attend regularly 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.