Instructional Specialist - Section 504

PowerSchool; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid sick/annual leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Virginia Retirement System

Job summary

Virginia Beach City Public Schools seeks an Instructional Specialist to support Section 504 implementation and ADA compliance across the division. You will assist the Director of Student Services, coordinate data, and manage MDR meetings with school teams and administrators.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of teaching or counseling, with a preference for a Master’s degree. A valid driver’s license and strong collaboration skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required with a minimum of three years teaching or school counseling experience.
• Preferred: Master's Degree.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between school and central office for Section 504 procedures.
• Respond to administrative/legal/compliance queries from stakeholders.
• Assist with Section 504/ADA grievance procedures with OCR.
• Maintain all Section 504 data and conduct Eligibility/plan/update/MDR meetings.
• Attend MDR meetings and provide related support.
• Train staff on Section 504 mandates and regulations.
• Follow up with schools on Section 504 issues and ensure timely responses.
• Support data collection for state and federal reporting requirements.
• Monitor Section 504 rosters/logs at all schools.
• Collaborate with teams and principals on related needs.
• Coordinate Section 504 training and staff development.
• Assist with summer school tasks and communication.

Skills

Section 504 knowledge

Data collection and reporting

Oral and written communication

Professional development

Interpersonal skills

Records management

Compliance with ADA/504 rules

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Certified - Position - Instructional Specialist

Job Number 3700274285

Start Date

Open Date 09/25/2026

Closing Date 10/06/2026

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.

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.

Virginia Beach City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, disability, marital status, age, genetic information or veteran status in its programs and activities. (Reference: School Board Policies 2-33,4-4,4-6)

To seek resolution of grievances resulting from alleged discrimination or to report violations of these policies, please contact the Chief Human Resources Officer at [phone],2512 George Mason Drive, Municipal Center, Building 6, Virginia Beach, VA, 23456.