Instructional Specialist - Section 504

Virginia Beach City Public Schools; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid life insurance

Paid sick/annual leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Virginia Retirement System

Job summary

Virginia Beach City Public Schools is seeking a Section 504 Coordinator to support the implementation of the Rehabilitation Act and ADA provisions across the division. The role advises administrators and building teams, maintains 504 data, and supports summer school activities as needed.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree, at least three years of teaching or school counseling experience, and strong knowledge of 504/ADA requirements, with opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years teaching/school counseling experience.
• Preferred Master's degree.
• Experience implementing Section 504/ADA procedures.
• Ability to respond to inquiries from diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between school and central office for 504 procedures.
• Respond to administrative/legal/compliance queries from staff, parents and others.
• Assist with 504/ADA grievance procedures.
• Maintain all 504 data including eligibility meetings and MDR meetings.
• Attend Section 504 MDR meetings.
• Coordinate Section 504 training and staff development.

Skills

Section 504 knowledge

Data management

Communication skills

Project coordination

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Records management system

Compliance tracking software

Job description

General Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting the Director of Student Services with the consistent implementation of Section 504 for students under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Serve as a resource to division administrators, building level teams, and community members regarding Section 504/Americans with Disabilities (ADA) issues and implementation of the Section 504 procedures for students. Responsible for assisting the Office of Student Support Services in supporting secondary summer school (handbooks, registrations, communication with all departments in the division, etc.)

Essential Functions

• Serve as a liaison between the school and central office for the implementation of Section 504 procedures.
• Assist with responding to administrative/legal/compliance queries from administrators, teachers, parents, and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide assistance with Section 504/ADA grievance procedures with the Office of Civil Rights.
• Assist with maintaining all Section 504 data using designated platform to include Section 504 Eligibility meetings, plan/update meetings and Manifestation Determination Review (MDR) meetings.
• Attend Section 504 Manifestation Determination Review (MDR) Meetings.
• Provide assistance pertaining to Section 504 legal mandates and regulations to staff.
• Follow-up with schools on Section 504 issues in person, via telephone or in writing and ensure timely responses.
• Assist with all data collection to meet the state and federal reporting requirements.
• Monitor Section 504 rosters/logs at all schools.
• Work collaboratively with team members and principals of assigned schools with related needs.
• Coordinate Section 504 training and staff development activities.
• Assist secondary summer school tasks to include: creating principal and parent handbooks, all summer school registration information, communication with all departments related to summer school.
• Perform related work, as required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Demonstrate knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of Section 504 of the Americans with Disabilities Act from Child Find activities through the development and implementation of a 504 Plan for students meeting this requirement. Comprehensive skills and knowledge in the areas of technology, records management, communication, collection and interpretation of data, and the legal requirements of all laws and regulations pertaining to persons with disabilities and Section 504 of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Demonstrate the ability to deliver and articulate oral presentations and written communication and interact effectively with staff, parents, students and the community; demonstrate a working knowledge of the English language in written and verbal content; demonstrate the responsibility for own professional growth by seeking continuing education and in-service training programs; demonstrate professionalism by working cooperatively with other staff members, using support services when needed, ensuring that oral communications are clear, accurate, and grammatically correct, respecting the confidential nature of professional information, submitting reports accurately and punctually and complying with administrative directives, individual school guidelines and school board policy; demonstrate self-control in the interaction with the school community; demonstrate good work habits to include punctuality and regular attendance and efficient use of time.

Education And Experience

Required: Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of three years teaching/school counseling experience.

Preferred: Master's Degree.

Physical Requirements

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Frequent sitting, walking, bending, grasping, fingering, repetitive motion, and reaching. Occasional standing, stooping, crouching, and driving. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds frequently. Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

Special Requirements

Possession of a valid driver's license Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Job Posting Link https://vbschoolscom.finalsite.com/fs/resource-manager/view/88aa8473-a1d5-4428-ac3b-6fb664b76836

Salary Range: From/To

Salary Range: $74,668-$108,917

Compensation will be based on job-related creditable years of full-time, verified work experience. The entry-level rate will be awarded at the time of hire. Upon the return of employment verification forms from the candidate's current and previous employers, the rate will be adjusted if creditable full-time experience is confirmed.

VBCPS offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, paid life insurance, paid sick/annual leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development and membership in the Virginia Retirement System.

Unified Experience Based Step Pay Scale: U19

FTE 1.000

Start Date 2026-2027 School Yr

Additional Job Information

All applicants, both internal and external, must attach a current detailed resume to your electronic application.

Salary Range: $74,668-$108,917

Compensation will be based on job-related creditable years of full-time, verified work experience. The entry-level rate will be awarded at the time of hire. Upon the return of employment verification forms from the candidate's current and previous employers, the rate will be adjusted if creditable full-time experience is confirmed.

VBCPS offers a full range of benefits including health insurance, paid life insurance, paid sick/annual leave, tuition reimbursement, professional development and membership in the Virginia Retirement System.

Unified Experience Based Step Pay Scale: U19