ADA Compliance & Facilities Coordinator

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools seeks an ADA Facilities Coordinator to ensure district-wide ADA compliance, assess accessibility in facilities, and coordinate accommodations across schools and campuses. You will collaborate with design, construction, and policy teams to implement accessibility standards and respond to requests for accommodation.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least two years of experience in disability rights, compliance, or facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum of two years of related experience preferred.
• Experience in facility standards, design or infrastructure changes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Coordinate and monitor district-wide compliance with Title II of the ADA
• Identifies barriers to accessibility, and recommends remedial action to determine if facilities comply with federal and state laws regarding accessibility requirements
• Collaborate on all new and altered buildings and facilities, to ensure compliance with ADA Standards for accessible design
• Serve as the district's primary contact and liaison regarding ADA compliance questions, concerns and initiatives
• Conduct site visits, as requested and needed, to evaluate compliance related to accessibility and building or program access
• Coordinate, conduct, and implement district-wide evaluation of programs, services, and activities to ensure ADA compliance and accessibility for all students, staff, and visitors
• Receive, investigate, and evaluate requests for accommodation and modification for access to the physical facilities of schools and campuses
• Collaborate to promote and implement accommodations for captioning of Board meetings and purchase of captioned media for classroom use
• Work in collaboration with departments on district ADA training needs and training
• Support staff training and awareness campaigns to ensure district-wide understanding of ADA requirements
• Participate in meetings for the purpose of providing guidance and assistance regarding compliance issues
• Update disability rights advocates, as requested, on the district's ADA compliance process and initiatives
• Prepare the district's notice of intent to comply with the ADA and update it annually
• Assist in recommending and updating district regulations relating to equal access and protection of the civil rights of people with disabilities
• Act as a consultant in resolving complaints of noncompliance with established policies of equal access
• May work with district legal and external regulatory agencies, such as the Office for Civil Rights, to resolve issues related to compliance with ADA
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

ADA compliance

Accessibility standards

Communication skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools seeks an ADA Facilities Coordinator to ensure district-wide ADA compliance, assess accessibility in facilities, and coordinate accommodations across schools and campuses. You will collaborate with design, construction, and policy teams to implement accessibility standards and respond to requests for accommodation.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least two years of experience in disability rights, compliance, or facilities.