Facilitator: Section 504

About the role

This posting creates a pool of candidates for future positions that may become available. Reports directly to the Principal. Provides a leadership role in the facilitation of the Section 504 process.

Responsibilities

• 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 data base, Tienet - 504 plans.
• Collaborates with the 504 Resource Facilitator for compliance review activities, when appropriate, as part of a System Audit.
• Affords assistance to 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.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required.
• Experience: Five (5) years successful classroom teaching experience required.

Qualifications

In depth knowledge of the 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. Demonstrate ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations. Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Skills

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Other Characteristics: In depth knowledge of the 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. Demonstrate ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations. Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Benefits

Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment. 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 Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) preferred. Hold or be eligible for Driver's License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required; and Daily access to reliable transportation. Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position. Personal Vehicle LEADERSHIP ROLE N/A PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands: Standing: under 1/3 percent of the time Walking: over 2/3 percent of the time Sitting: over 2/3 percent of the time Using hands to handle or feel: over 2/3 percent of the time Pinching (fine motor skills): between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time Wrist deviation: over 2/3 percent of the time Keyboarding: over 2/3 percent of the time Reaching (with hands and/or arms): under 1/3 percent of the time Stooping: under 1/3 percent of the time Kneeling: under 1/3 percent of the time Crouching: under 1/3 percent of the time Bending: under 1/3 percent of the time Twisting: under 1/3 percent of the time Squatting: under 1/3 percent of the time Talking: over 2/3 percent of the time Hearing: over 2/3 percent of the time Repetitive Motions: under 1/3 percent of the time Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: over 2/3 percent of the time Driving: under 1/3 percent of the time As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position. Vision: Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) Depth perception Ability to adjust focus Work Environment Location: Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time Outdoor environment: under 1/3 percent of the time Noise Level: Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time Weight & Force: Lifting and carrying requirements: Up to 20 pounds: under 1/3 percent of the time Travel Requirements: 10% quarterly day travel within the county Possible travel for district level training

Pay

Job Information Approved Date: 9/1/2025 Established Date: 7/1/2022 Title Code: D01171 Title: FACILITATOR: SECTION 504 Alternate Title: Facilitator: Section 504 Reports to Generic: Principal Reports to Specific: ORGANIZATION Division: Student & Systemic Supports Business Unit: Section 504 Department: Negotiated Agreement: Teachers Association of Anne Arundel County (TAAAC) HR JOB INFORMATION Unit: I Days Worked: 191 FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt Grade: TG01;TG02;TG03;TG04;TG10;TG05;TG06;TG07 Click HERE to view Terms of Employment, Benefits and Salary Scale. Scroll down to locate (Unit 1 - Teachers)

Schedule

Months Worked: 10 Hours Worked: 7.5 Job Family: Legal and Compliance Sub-Function: Education/Section 504