Special Education Support/504 Coordinator- Must Live In The Baker City Area: 1.0 FTE 24/25 School Year

Job Title: Special Education Support/504 Coordinator- Must live in the Baker City Area: 1.0 FTE 24/25 School Year
Category: Support Staff

Special Education Support/504 Coordinator

Position Purpose

Schedule IEP meetings for teams, file, organize special education folders, and keep track of Case Manager schedules. Facilitate, coordinate, and approve the development of 504 plans.

Provides advice and counsel for teachers and principals on matters about the development of a 504 plan and informs such school personnel who are responsible for carrying out the adaptions and modifications as written in the 504 plan. Monitors the overall effectiveness of student plans and ensures all are implemented within federal, state, and local regulations.

Essential Job Functions

Schedule IEP meetings for teams

File and organize special education folders

Keep track of Case Manager schedules

Maintains records and documentation for all students eligible under Section 504.

Ensure the implementation of Section 504 procedures, including:

Coordinating referrals

Determining appropriate Section 504 team composition and participating on the team.

Facilitate Section 504 evaluations and development of 504 plans.

Providing notices and documenting parental consent

Distributing 504 plans to appropriate staff

Monitoring the implementation of 504 plans

Schedule periodic re-evaluations of all students eligible under Section 504 at least every 3 years.

Serve as a resource to administrators, teachers, and staff regarding Section 504.

Attend periodic Section 504 trainings as needed to stay informed about current district requirements to comply with Section 504

Assists with record-keeping procedures to document student learning and performance.

Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper manner of assistance for all students, including those with disabilities or other special needs.

Maintain an accurate curriculum and computer inventory

Additional Duties:

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Administrator and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

Travels to the regional student center to work in the office daily, monthly staff meetings, twice annually to all staff meetings somewhere in Oregon, for a 3 day period one time for new staff training, and local student center for professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

Ability to organize meetings, paperwork, and other items as required.

Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel).

Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees, and others.

Ability to establish a supportive and compassionate relationship with students with special needs.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others contacted in the course of work.

Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.

Effective writing and verbal communication skills.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

The SPED Support/504 Coordinator primarily works from the Baker Charter Schools office in Baker City. The work environment is often controlled and quiet, but will also frequently include moderate to loud noise.

The work environment may include exposure to unpleasant interior temperatures, dirt, communicable diseases, and distraught or difficult individuals. The work requires regular focus on a computer screen and precise control of fingers and hand movements. Bending, stooping, kneeling and lifting up to 20 pounds and may also be required on occasion.

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.

Qualifications Profile

1.Must possess a valid driver's license, running vehicle, and appropriate automobile insurance

2.Must possess job-related experience providing the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability to perform the job.

3.Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent.

Successful completion of college-level coursework preferred

Experience

Prior experience working with children in an educational setting preferred

FLSA Status: Non-exempt