504 Coordinator

Company Intro

Frustrated with cookie-cutter education models? So are we. At The Heron Institute, we create schools that adapt to real-world needs—because every community deserves a chance to thrive.

Job Description

• Facilitate and ensure the implementation of the school district approved Section 504 processes and data collection policies.
• Develop and maintain all Section 504 records including 504 plans and list of eligible students.
• Keep informed of current state and federal requirements regarding Section 504.
• Serve as a daily resource to school administrators, school leadership teams, and other stakeholders regarding Section 504 issues.
• Provide ongoing training and support to school/district staff regarding Section 504 and the implementation of the Section 504 and data collection procedures.
• Support teachers in documenting student progress.
• Serve as liaison between the school and District regarding Section 504 issues.
• Work with the special education team to facilitate 504 student eligibility for special education.
• Work with student management program to prepare documentation for 504 meetings.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree
• Three (3) years of relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid South Carolina teaching certification
• Great organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; Experience using databases; Web proficiency
• Ability to clear required background check

Preferred Education and Experience

• Three (3) years of directly related experience in an online school setting

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has 0 direct reports.

Top Perks

• Benefits: Health care, dental, life insurance, and retirement through PEBA - Keep your service credit!
• Work from home 8am-4pm - no car or lunch duty!
• Laptop provided by the school and eligibility for internet reimbursement

Location

• All staff must reside in the state of South Carolina or within 45 miles of the border.
• This position is remote with the following travel expectations:
• Attend local student outing 1-2 times per semester
• Attend in-person professional development 1-3 times per semester
• Attend back-to-school professional development in July (1-3 consecutive days)
• Participate in in-person student testing

Additional Information

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This is a full-time position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 8-4 or as defined by the school.

Additional Details

• The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.
• This position is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

About the Role

This position is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Qualifications

This position is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

Skills

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Benefits

• Health care
• Dental
• Life insurance
• Retirement through PEBA
• Deferred compensation through Empower
• Supplemental plans through Colonial Life

Pay

Anticipated Salary: $48,000-58,000

Schedule

• 6 weeks of summer break
• 10 days of PTO
• All school holidays off