Facilitator: Section 504

Anne Arundel County Public Schools; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Maryland is seeking a FACILITATOR: SECTION 504 to oversee the Section 504 process. This role involves leadership in meetings, documentation, and professional development for staff. Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 5 years of successful classroom teaching experience, alongside knowledge of Section 504 law.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years successful classroom teaching experience required.
• Hold or be eligible for an educator certificate/license issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).
• Daily access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates team discussion regarding the Section 504 process.
• Completes federal documents and maintains appropriate files.
• Organizes professional development for relevant staff.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of Section 504 law and process

Ability to communicate effectively

Leadership abilities and collaboration

Excellent organizational skills

Proficiency with business technology applications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Title: FACILITATOR: SECTION 504

Job Summary

Reports directly to the Principal. Provides a leadership role in the facilitation of the Section 504 process. Facilitates team discussion in the initiation, review, re‑evaluation, and manifestation determination process for Section 504. Work includes completing federal documents, maintaining appropriate files, creating reports to track student information and timelines. Oversees the Section 504 process and organizes relevant staff professional development as necessary.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

• Organizes, chairs and collects data on the school's compliance of the 504 process/timelines and helps interpret Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 for school staff.
• 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 database, Tienet – 504 plans.
• Coordinates with the 504 Resource Facilitator for compliance review activities, when appropriate, as part of a System Audit.
• Assists 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required.

Experience

Five (5) years successful classroom teaching experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• In-depth knowledge of 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.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Proficiency with business technology applications (e.g., video/web conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Licenses and Certifications

• 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 MSDE preferred.
• Hold or be eligible for Driver's License (DL) Class C Non‑Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence required.
• Daily access to reliable transportation.

Driving Requirements

• Driving required to conduct bona fide Board business within the scope of employment.
• Personal vehicle.

Leadership Role

None.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

Physical Demands

• Standing: under 1/3 of the time
• Walking: over 2/3 of the time
• Sitting: over 2/3 of the time
• Using hands to handle or feel: over 2/3 of the time
• Pinching: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Wrist deviation: over 2/3 of the time
• Keyboarding: over 2/3 of the time
• Reaching: under 1/3 of the time
• Stooping: under 1/3 of the time
• Kneeling: under 1/3 of the time
• Crouching: under 1/3 of the time
• Bending: under 1/3 of the time
• Twisting: under 1/3 of the time
• Squatting: under 1/3 of the time
• Talking: over 2/3 of the time
• Hearing: over 2/3 of the time
• Repetitive motions: under 1/3 of the time
• Eye/hand/foot coordination: over 2/3 of the time
• Driving: under 1/3 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

• Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 of the time
• Outdoor environment: under 1/3 of the time

Noise Level

• Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time

Weight & Force

• Up to 20 pounds: under 1/3 of the time

Travel Requirements

• 10% quarterly day travel within the county; possible travel for district level training.

Job Information

Title: FACILITATOR: SECTION 504
Reports to: Principal