2025-2026 Section 504 Coordinator - 11 months

Montgomery County Public Schools•Christiansburg, VA

57d•$61,024 - $104,758

About The Position

Are you a passionate educator ready to step into a leadership opportunity where you can advocate for students with disabilities? Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia is seeking highly qualified candidates for a 504 Coordinator position for the 2025-2026 school year. We are seeking dedicated professionals who can expertly navigate federal guidelines to develop and implement effective 504 plans, empowering students to thrive both academically and personally. Join us in fostering an inclusive environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed. The Section 504 Coordinator supports student programs through the Department of Student Services. The primary responsibility of this position is to develop and maintain a caseload of Section 504 Plans for qualified students with disabilities. The Coordinator will be assigned to multiple schools and will need to work closely with building staff to identify and receive referrals, communicate with parents, schedule meetings, evaluate eligibility, coordinate services, share plans with teachers, and oversee the program in the school.

Requirements

Hold a bachelor's degree in Education or related field
Hold or immediately be eligible for a Virginia teaching license
Three years of successful experience as a teacher
Demonstrated leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, and parents
Knowledge of Tier 1, 2, and 3 accommodations and discipline procedures for students with disabilities

Nice To Haves

Endorsement in Special Education
Prior familiarity and experience with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Familiarity with the PCG Education Virginia IEP System.
Master's degree in Educational Leadership from an accredited institution
Post Graduate Professional license with administration and supervision endorsement

Responsibilities

Develop and implement procedures to identify and locate students who are disabled according to Section 504
Disseminate information about Section 504 to parents and school staff
Develop and implement Section 504 Plans for eligible students
Collect and maintain all Section 504 data on students with Section 504 Plans in assigned buildings
Serve as a resource person to explain Section 504 and promote compliance
Participate as a member of the Student Assistance Programming Team, as needed
Assist in the development of Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans
Assist the Supervisor of School Counseling and Section 504 in developing and conducting in-service training for school staff
Maintain open communication with students, parents, principals, and the Director of Student Services & Safety
Demonstrate an understanding of applicable local, state, and federal educational laws, regulations, policies, and requirements
Create and maintain an inclusive, supportive learning environment that respects the diverse backgrounds and needs of all students
Communicate effectively with strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Engage and collaborate effectively with parents and families
Collaborate with other teachers and contribute to a positive team environment
Demonstrate dependability, punctuality, and reliability in fulfilling responsibilities
Maintain an unquestionable degree of confidentiality
Perform other tasks as assigned by the Director of Student Services & Safety

Benefits

Anthem Medical Plans - Multiple options available for comprehensive medical and prescription coverage
Ameritas Vision Plan - Coverage includes eye exams, lenses, frames, and contact lenses
Delta Dental Plan - FREE Delta Dental coverage for employees, spouses, and families
Carilion EAP - FREE Confidential Employee Assistance Program providing support for mental health, legal, financial concerns, and crisis support available to employees and their families
Generous Employee Leave Benefits - MCPS offers leave benefits for PT and FT employees, including paid sick leave, personal leave, funeral leave, and annual leave. Employees can also join a sick leave bank for extended medical absences, and earn wellness leave.
Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
Virginia Retirement System (VRS) - Full-time employees are eligible for the VRS and enrolled in Group Life Insurance at no cost. MCPS contributes a certain percentage to your individual retirement account.
Employee Sick Leave Bank - Employees earning sick leave may elect to join our Sick Leave Bank which allows employees to access days in the event of a catastrophic or long term illness when the employee has exhausted all other leave available.

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