504 Compliance Associate - Shelby County School District : Job Details

Purpose and Scope

OVERVIEW

Memphis-Shelby County Schools is seeking dynamic educational champions ready to position our district as a national exemplar of education transformation. We need leaders with a fierce commitment to actualizing a bold vision that yields ambitious outcomes for more than 110,000 students and families across the Memphis-Shelby County area. The reality is that we can do better for kids, and we will with the right leaders in place. The most successful candidates believe that more is possible for Memphis and are:

* Courageous Thinkers & Doers: Prepared to navigate and thrive in a complex and ambiguous environment on day one, present innovative ideas to address systemwide issues, and execute sustainable plans toward transformation.

* Solutions-Oriented: See the possibilities, demonstrate the capacity to synthesize information and adjust short and long-term goals, and consistently find a window when doors close to deliver measurable results for kids and families.

* High-Performing Gamechangers: Leader of leaders with the capacity to mobilize and empower an outstanding team, make people-centered data-informed decisions, and operate with a relentless hyperfocus on removing stubborn barriers that destroy the hopes and dreams of too many of our students.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

Performs specialized work by being an additional resource for general education teachers. Ensures the activities of students with disabilities, and students being evaluated to determine if they have a disability are conducive to 504 guidelines. The incumbent will provide a well-organized, effective, and efficient review of the classroom environment. This position is responsible for aiding educators and the students in preparing for instructional activities.

Essential Job Functions

1.Facilitates the provision of FAPE and reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities by providing one-on-one assistance for students who are being evaluated to determine if they are eligible for Section 504 or IDEA services; to serve students with medical needs, operate assistive technologies, support the instructional process, develop behavior improvement strategies.

2.Monitor implementation of RTI support for students with learning disabilities, ensures support for students with emotional/behavioral disorders and supports students as they develop and build independence.

3.Reinforces knowledge and skills taught by the classroom teacher.

4.Organizing special projects, escorting children to various areas of the school, monitoring student behavior, and running errands as needed.

5.Help coordinate and/or participate in special programs or projects as assigned.

6.Receive and respond to inquiries from parents and others and assists with preparing notes and placing phone calls to parents.

7.Performs routine clerical tasks including, but not limited to, preparing reports, copying and filing documents, entering and generating data, preparing notices and newsletters, and responding to parent concerns via e-mail.

8.Assist with on-going training, monitoring, and support to schools in the Shelby County Schools Districts, and Charter Schools in Easy 504 (digital compliance system) utilization.

9.Performs other related duties as assigned or directed.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Education or related field, or equivalent, for a total education/experience of 4 years. (PROOF OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND/OR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED)

Degree Equivalency Formula:

Bachelor's Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience.

Master's Degree= 2 years plus required years of experience.