504 Coordinator

This position is remote and strongly prefers candidates that reside in Virginia. May consider candidates in Washington, DC and Maryland. Must be able to attend in-person professional development, testing, and other school events.

About the Role

The 504 Coordinator supports and manages all aspects of 504 programming to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations pertaining to persons with disabilities. Virginia Virtual Academy (VAVA) provides an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students through school and community/family partnerships, a rigorous curriculum, and a data-driven, student-centered instructional model.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Requirements

• Virginia Teaching Certification
• Bachelor’s degree
• Three (3) years of related professional experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to clear required background check
• Understanding of applicable sections of the state and federal education laws and other pertinent regulations
• Strong interpersonal and oral/written communication skills both in-person and electronically
• Customer service oriented
• Able to read data and determine what steps are needed to assist students academically and behaviorally, as a whole and on an individual basis
• Demonstrates the use of good judgment in decision-making
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook as well as Internet research methods and report writing techniques; utilizes computer software associated with curriculum
• Ability to travel 20% of the time for work including to support in-person testing, meetings, and professional development
• Experience teaching in an online (virtual) and/or brick and mortar environment

Qualifications

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

Schedule

This is a full-time position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.

Pay

Stride, Inc. considers a person’s education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee’s salary level. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range.