Strategic 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

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.