504 Coordinator

Job Description

Residency Requirements: Must reside in North Carolina

The 504 Coordinator supports, and manages all aspects of 504 programming to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations pertaining to persons with disabilities.

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace.

The mission of North Carolina Virtual Academy (NCVA) is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!

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 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.

Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• 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.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALFICIATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree AND
• Three (3) years of related professional experience OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to clear required background check

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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% 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

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

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

Work Environment: 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 home-based position with some travel required.

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.  All employment 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. 

Job Type

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. All employment 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.

If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, you can request the appropriate accommodation by contacting stridecareers@k12.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Stride, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants receive consideration for employment based on merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Stride, Inc. complies with all legally required affirmative action obligations. Applicants will not be discriminated against because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.