FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE
This position provides district-level leadership for identifying, developing and implementing services and supports for all students who are eligible under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (1973). The 504 Program Manager consults and advises 504 coordinators, administrators, teachers and other professional personnel in the development and implementation of 504 Plans. The 504 Program Manager develops and facilitates professional development opportunities for school based 504 coordinators. Ensures district, state and federal compliance for Section 504 requirements under OCR and NCDPI guidelines.
- Aligns the work of the Section 504 department to support the district goals for student achievement.
- Provides high-quality, responsive support to schools by conducting on-going professional development and participating in school-based 504 meetings upon request.
- Builds the capacity of a variety of school staff including school leaders, school counselors, psychologists, social workers, nurses and teachers to implement effective 504 plans.
- Coordinates and provisions services across multiple departments within the district such as EC related services, transportation, nursing, and hospital/homebound.
- Negotiates and manages contracts with outside providers for related services that may include nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, audiology transportation and sign-language interpretation.
- Establishes procedures mediating parent complaints and grievances.
- Coordinates and conducts compliance audits to inform program improvements. Provides technical support to remedy any concerns. Works with the PCG and the SIS Team to clean up documents in ECATs and reports in PowerSchool Special Programs.
- Collects and reports Section 504 data to NCDPI and federal agencies.
- Serves as the school district’s Section 504 liaison to the Office for Civil Rights. Collaborates with the Legal team regarding OCR complaint resolution and corrective action implementation.
- Collaborates with the CPO of Student Services to develop the budget for the Section 504 department. Uses trend data to forecast costs for related services.
Performs related duties as required.
-
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (1973)
- Knowledge of child development and characteristics of all fourteen eligibility categories identified in North Carolina as areas of disability.
- Knowledge of North Carolina Testing Accommodations for Students with Disabilities.
- Knowledge of and experience in sound fiscal practices, including budget preparation and management of district resources.
- Knowledge of HIPAA laws and regulations.
- Knowledge of FERPA laws and regulations.
- Knowledge of FAPE.
- Ability to work collaboratively with principals, school counselors, school psychologists, school social workers, teachers, students and parents.
- Ability to develop, implement and monitor procedures to comply with Section 504 federal, state and district guidelines.
- Ability to write technical material as well as communication materials around Section 504
- Ability to adapt to changing demands and priorities.
- Ability to work with confidentiality and discretion.
- Ability to interact with all levels of staff, students and parents, and outside agency personnel with diplomacy and tact.
- Ability to coordinate services across departments.
- Ability to bring clinical assessment skills to complex social/emotional family situations that require meditation, conflict resolution, and creative problem solving within the educational setting to meet the needs of the student.
- Ability to work with current technology.
- Possess excellent skills in oral and written communication.
- Skill with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access database, Outlook, and other software applicable to the position
- Minimum: Master’s Degree in education or another related field
- Desirable: Master’s Degree in school counseling, social work, or psychology
- Minimum: Three years’ experience leadership in Section 504 compliance at school level. Leadership/administrative experience
Desirable: Three years’ experience leadership in Section 504 compliance at district level
-
- Valid NC License required
Must have a licensure in one of the following: School Counseling, School Social Work, School Psychology, EC Teacher, or School Administration
-
Pay Grade PSM1 - $5,448.99 Monthly Salary - Full Time Position
PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY
FREQUENCY
C - Constant
F - Frequent
O - Occasional
I - Infrequent
NR - Not Required
PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY
FREQUENCY
C - Constant
F - Frequent
O - Occasional
I - Infrequent
NR - Not Required
Climbing/Balancing
Lifting/Carrying
Crawling/Kneeling
Grasping/Twisting
Walking
Reaching
Running
Pushing/Pulling
Standing
Fingering/Typing
Sitting
Driving
Bending/Stooping
Others:
In compliance with Federal Law, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability.
