Specialist, Section 504/Homebound Programs

Exceptional Children; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is seeking a Specialist for Section 504 Programs in Charlotte, NC. The role provides consultative and compliance support for Section 504 and Homebound programs district-wide, reporting to the Executive Director of Student Services.

The position involves training staff on compliance, reviewing documentation, and collaborating with schools and departments to ensure accurate data and program quality. Immediate start; full-time, 12 months, with standard CMS benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Section 504 and Homebound programs.
• Ability to train staff on compliance and documentation platforms.
• Coordinate with multiple departments to ensure program quality and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all applicable laws, policies, and procedures.
• Support Section 504 teams to develop quality academic, mental health, and behavioral programs through consultation and problem solving.
• Assist with training related to compliance, quality of plans, and documentation platforms.
• Collaborate with the Section 504 Program Manager to provide technical and compliance support to schools.
• Review Section 504 documents for accuracy, quality, and compliance.
• Audit and monitor student documentation for federal compliance and report data to federal and state agencies.
• Provide technical assistance with and support for electronic platforms used for recording Section 504 data.
• Develop and support processes to improve data collection and reporting.
• Coordinate with CMS legal department on grievances and OCR complaints.

Skills

Compliance

Section 504 knowledge

Training delivery

Data reporting

Tools

SE504

PowerSchool

Job description

Specialist, Section 504 Programs

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools - Charlotte, North Carolina

This job is also posted in North Carolina School Jobs

Job Details

Job ID: 5904902

Application Deadline: Sep 26, 2026 4:59 AM (UTC)

Posted: Aug 27, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

General Definition of Work

The Section 504 and Homebound Programs Specialist, under general supervision, performs complex work with limited decision-making discretion providing consultative and compliance support for Section 504 and Homebound programs, ensuring programs are supported across schools, departments, and the community. Employee performs district-level work to carry-out Board of Education policies under the direction of the Executive Director of Student Services.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary/Status

Certified Schedule/ Full-time, 12 months

Reports To

Executive Director of Exceptional Children

Place of Work

The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.

Essential Functions

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Support Section 504 teams to develop quality academic, mental health, and behavioral programs through consultation and problem solving
• Assist with training related to compliance, quality of plans, and technical platforms used for documentation
• Collaborate with the Section 504 Program Manager to provide technical and compliance support to schools
• Review Section 504 documents for accuracy, quality, and compliance
• Audit and monitor student documentation as maintained by schools for federal compliance and report data to federal and state agencies
• Provide technical assistance with and support for electronic platforms utilized for recording Section 504 data
• Develop and support effective processes to improve data collection and reporting
• Review and audit manifestation determination reviews for compliance
• Manage the school-based segment of the homebound process including collaboration with healthcare agencies
• Create and deliver professional development for school-based Section 504 liaisons and coordinators based on legal requirements, as well as immediate and ongoing needs
• Coordinate, process, and distribute student referrals to other CMS departments such as state testing, nursing, transportation, and related services
• Represent Section 504 programs at school, department, and community events/meetings
• Coordinate with the CMS legal department and district learning community administration on grievances/hearings, Office for Civil Rights (OCR) complaints, and school board placement hearings
• Support technical platforms used in Section 504 programs such as Success Ed (SE504) and PowerSchool
• Respond to department-specific questions regarding operations or general inquiries using ticketing systems
• Provide intermittent support for vacancies of school-level staff
• Perform related work as assigned or required

Position Type: Full-time

Contact Information

• CMS Staff
• 600 E. Fourth Street
• Fifth Floor
• Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]