Facilitator: Section

Title:

FACILITATOR: SECTION 504

Reports directly to the Principal. Provides a leadership role in the facilitation of the Section 504 process. Facilitates team discussion in the initiation, review, re‑evaluation, and manifestation determination process for Section 504. Work includes completing federal documents, maintaining appropriate files, creating reports to track student information and timelines. Oversees the Section 504 process and organizes relevant staff professional development as necessary.

• Organizes, chairs and collects data on the school's compliance of the 504 process/timelines and helps interpret Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 for school staff.
• Schedules 504 meetings to ensure a properly constituted team is present (administrator, teacher, counselor, related service provider, parent, student).
• Collects data from teachers regarding individual student use of 504 accommodations and academic performance, conducts informal observations of students who have been recommended for evaluation, and enters all pertinent data into Tienet.
• Reviews and provides feedback on academic assessment reports drafted by staff.
• Facilitates 504 team meetings, including the active engagement of all members.
• Supports the development of 504 plans through the review of documents and academic assessment reports prior to sending the documents to the family.
• Completes all necessary documentation, files appropriately, and distributes documents to all involved stakeholders.
• Supervises the maintenance of a school-based database, Tienet – 504 plans.
• Coordinates with the 504 Resource Facilitator for compliance review activities, when appropriate, as part of a System Audit.
• Assists the school-based Administrator with staff development for teachers to meet the needs of students with special needs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

Bachelor's Degree in a related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required.

Five (5) years successful classroom teaching experience required.

• In-depth knowledge of Section 504 law and process.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in written form.
• Ability to interpret and follow written instructions and specifications.
• Demonstrate leadership abilities and collaboration as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent organizational, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrate ability to provide professional development.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Proficiency with business technology applications (e.g., video/web conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

• Hold or be eligible for educator certificate/license issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) required.
• Hold or be eligible for professional educator certificate/license issued by MSDE preferred.
• Hold or be eligible for Driver's License (DL) Class C Non‑Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence required.
• Daily access to reliable transportation.

• Driving required to conduct bona fide Board business within the scope of employment.
• Personal vehicle.

None.

• Standing: under 1/3 of the time
• Walking: over 2/3 of the time
• Sitting: over 2/3 of the time
• Using hands to handle or feel: over 2/3 of the time
• Pinching: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Wrist deviation: over 2/3 of the time
• Keyboarding: over 2/3 of the time
• Reaching: under 1/3 of the time
• Stooping: under 1/3 of the time
• Kneeling: under 1/3 of the time
• Crouching: under 1/3 of the time
• Bending: under 1/3 of the time
• Twisting: under 1/3 of the time
• Squatting: under 1/3 of the time
• Talking: over 2/3 of the time
• Hearing: over 2/3 of the time
• Repetitive motions: under 1/3 of the time
• Eye/hand/foot coordination: over 2/3 of the time
• Driving: under 1/3 of the time
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Depth perception
• Ability to adjust focus

• Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 of the time
• Outdoor environment: under 1/3 of the time

• Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time

• Up to 20 pounds: under 1/3 of the time

• 10% quarterly day travel within the county; possible travel for district level training.

Title:

FACILITATOR: SECTION 504

Reports to:

Principal