504 Coordinator

Colorado Early Colleges•Fort Collins, CO

17d•$48,000 - $66,413•Onsite

About The Position

The 504 Coordinator works under the supervision of the Academic Dean and manages the school’s Section 504 student caseload in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The role maintains student 504 Plan records, coordinates referrals and evaluations, facilitates meetings and re-evaluations, and helps ensure accommodations are implemented. The coordinator also supports students’ access to accommodations at partnering community colleges and serves as a resource to school administrators, instructors, and staff on applicable laws and regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, Special Education, or a closely related field.
Working knowledge of current laws, regulations, and guidelines related to Section 504 and Title II under the ADA.
Successful background check and references.
Verify legal authorization to work in the United States within 72 hours of employment, as required by IRCA.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Uphold CEC’s beliefs as stated on the CEC website.
Document and maintain records regarding students’ 504 Plans, including transferring and initially reviewing new students’ plans.
Manage and coordinate referrals and evaluate initial 504 requests.
Schedule and facilitate annual 504 meetings.
Schedule periodic re-evaluations of students’ 504 Plans at least every three years.
Work with students, parents, and staff to ensure classroom 504 accommodations are implemented.
Provide testing accommodations as outlined in students’ 504 Plans.
Communicate promptly with students, parents, and school staff; provide timely Notices of Meeting and 504 Parental Rights documents, and document parental consent for services.
Participate as a member of MTSS and Mental Health teams.
Stay current on applicable laws and regulations and serve as a resource to school administrators, instructors, and staff.
Work with partnering community colleges to help students access 504 accommodations.
Attend meetings and professional development as requested by the Academic Dean.
Perform other duties as assigned.