Assistant Director of 504s (Anticipated)

Syracuse City School District • Syracuse, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Syracuse City School District is undergoing a new phase of innovation and transformation with the goal of ensuring that all students graduate high school with the skills needed to be ready for college and career. The Assistant Director for 504s is responsible for supervising the preparation for, chairing, and facilitation of the 504 processes for students with disabilities. The Assistant Director will work with the Executive Director of Integrated Student Support Services, leaders in Student Support Services, school-based administrators, and relevant school staff and families to support the 504 process and follow-through with communication of plans of support and/or required program changes. The Assistant Director for 504s will be responsible for compliance reporting, recordkeeping, and providing recommendations to the district in collaboration with the larger Student Support Services team to address questions with respect to supporting students with disabilities and the 504 process.

Requirements

• In-depth understanding of Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA)
• Familiarity with federal and state regulations regarding disability accommodations
• All candidates must possess New York State administrative certification, or qualify to obtain it by the first date of employment.
• Prior demonstration of exemplary attendance is expected of any candidate for hire

Nice To Haves

• Proven experience accelerating measurable student learning in urban schools
• Training and or experience with Culturally Relevant Education
• Experience with chairing special education or 504-accommodation meetings

Responsibilities

• Supervise the chairing of all 504 meetings, including documenting all meeting discussions in minutes and updating current documents to reflect current student needs while incorporating medial evidence, school input, and student and family requests; chair meetings as needed
• Respond to inquiries from students, families, and staff regarding 504 plans and accommodation implementation
• Produce quarterly reports of all students with 504s to track behavior, attendance, and academic performance and suggest revisions to 504 plans as a result of quarterly analysis
• Engage in supervision and support meetings with the 504 chairperson/coach, Student Support Services leaders, and other leaders, as needed
• Utilize strong systems for data collection and tracking to document needs, services, and progress towards student behavioral goals
• Develop and provide training and support to staff on Section 504 compliance and best practices, in partnership with the 504 chairperson/coach
• Consult with school leaders regarding student discipline process for students with 504s
• Partner with school and site supervisors about the development and implementation of 504 plans
• Attend meetings to maintain current knowledge of new legislation and requirements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed