504 Case Manager

504 Case ManagerJob Description Mission The mission of the Beta Academy 504 Case Manager is to manage 504 programs with excellence support a culture of joyful rigor and develop scholars and leaders who can contribute on a community national and international level PurposeThe Section 504 Case Manager is responsible for coordinating and supporting the implementation of the districts Section 504 program and ensuring eligible scholars receive appropriate accommodations and services in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and district procedures Reports ToThe Principal and Executive Director of Special Populations Outcomes 1 Meet Student Growth Performance Standards Recognized 55 of scholars meet or exceed expected growthExemplary 60 of scholars meet or exceed expected growthMaster 70 of scholars meet or exceed expected growth2 Meet Compliance Goals 100 of active 504 scholars are serviced100 Annual 504 meetings carried out100 Initial 504 are completed in a timely manner3 Meet School Culture Goals 31 score or higher on SPED Support Surveys Role Based Competencies Organization & PlanningHigh StandardsOpenness to Feedback and IdeasProactivityEfficiencyCommunicationTeam WorkAttention to DetailProblem SolvingEmotional IntelligenceFlexibilityAdaptability Beta Culture Competencies JoyCulture of HonorCourageous ConversationsIntegrityHigh StandardsCreativity Job Responsibilities Serve as the campus Section 504 Case Manager and primary resource for scholars receiving or being considered for Section 504 servicesCoordinate the Section 504 referral evaluation eligibility placement and review process including gathering relevant educational medical behavioral attendance assessment and teacher information for consideration by the Section 504 CommitteeSchedule prepare for facilitate and document initial annualperiodic review reevaluation and other Section 504 meetings within required timelinesDevelop and maintain accurate Section 504 Accommodation Plans based on decisions made by the Section 504 CommitteeEnsure parentsguardians receive required notices procedural safeguards meeting documentation and copies of Section 504 plans in accordance with applicable requirements and district proceduresMaintain complete accurate confidential and up to date Section 504 records and documentation for all scholars served under Section 504Maintain and update the Section 504 roster and ensure applicable information is accurately entered and maintained in PEIMS SuccessEd and other district data systemsDistribute Section 504 Accommodation Plans to appropriate staff and ensure teachers and other personnel have access to the accommodations they are responsible for implementingProvide ongoing training consultation and technical assistance to teachers administrators and other campus staff regarding Section 504 requirements scholar accommodations documentation and implementationSchedule and facilitate PLCs andor staff training regarding Section 504 accommodations and implementationMonitor implementation of Section 504 Accommodation Plans and collaborate with teachers and administrators to address concerns regarding implementation effectiveness or scholar accessMonitor the academic behavioral attendance and functional progress of scholars receiving Section 504 services and initiate a Section 504 Committee review when data indicate that accommodations or services may need to be reconsideredCollaborate with parentsguardians teachers administrators counselors nurses testing personnel and other appropriate staff to support scholars receiving Section 504 servicesCollaborate with the Special Education and Speech departments regarding scholars who are referred for evaluation are suspected of having a disability requiring special education services or are otherwise served across programsParticipate in ARDIEP meetings intervention meetings student support meetings or other multidisciplinary meetings when appropriate for scholars currently or previously served through Section 504Coordinate with campus and district testing personnel to ensure eligible scholars receive approved Section 504 testing accommodations on district and state assessments as applicableAssist with accommodation requests and required documentation for College Board and other applicable assessments when appropriateSupport campus procedures for identifying scholars who may require consideration under Section 504 and provide guidance regarding appropriate referralsEnsure that Section 504 decisions are made by an appropriately constituted Section 504 Committee based on multiple sources of relevant information and that decisions are properly documentedAssist with Section 504 considerations related to discipline and manifestation determinations when applicable and ensure required Section 504 procedures are followedReview Section 504 records for scholars who transfer into or out of the district and coordinate appropriate implementation review and transfer of recordsEnsure scholar documents are appropriately archived maintained copied and distributed to authorized individuals in accordance with district procedures and confidentiality requirementsMaintain organized compliance records and assist with district state or federal monitoring audits and record requests related to Section 504Participate in faculty meetings professional development educational conferences and training related to Section 504 disability accommodations and scholar supportCollaborate with campus and district leadership to evaluate Section 504 processes identify areas of need and support consistent implementation of Section 504 procedures across the districtMaintain current knowledge of federal and state guidance district policies and procedures related to Section 504 and communicate relevant updates to appropriate staffPerform other duties related to the implementation and administration of the districts Section 504 program as assignedProvide small group tutorials to approximately 6 scholars ensuring they achieve grade level academic goals as assigned Staff Leadership Responsibilities Seek out and participate in educational and professional development and motivates and encourages such developments for staffRecognize problems and impediments and assists with constructive resolutionsDevelop and supervise mentoring opportunities within the schoolProvide leadership in supporting the continuous campus improvement processesPursue the vision and execute the mission of the schoolProvide a safe and clean environment for learningAdhere to and enforces board policy school guidelines and administrative directivesWork with and assist faculty in the development of effective classroom discipline and organizationRead and comply with the Procedures Manual Employee Handbook Scholar Handbook and Scholar Code of ConductEstablish and maintain professional and cooperative working relationships with all stakeholders parents scholars staff neighbors and partnersPromote and maintain a positive and effective school climate by ensuring that all interactions with staff scholars parents and the public at large are prompt efficient helpful and friendlyManagement & Organizations Implement classroom rulesprocedures including consequences and follow school drills and sub protocol procedures in accordance with the ParentScholar Handbook and utilize the Handbook as a first point of referenceMaintain a neat clean orderly and educationally centered environment that demonstrates BA standards of excellence BA teachers take ownership of the campus and instill this in scholars dailyProvide lunch supervision as assignedProfessionalism & Communication Demonstrate professionalism by being in regular attendance and arriving on time to work weekly staff meetings tutorials cafeteria duty 12 parent nights a year and other assigned dutiesWork cooperatively to create an atmosphere of unity among the school community and refrain from gossip negativity and unsupportive commentsDemonstrate professionalism at ALL times Exercise wisdom by remaining calm respectful and non defensive during parent meetings disagreements and personal attacksUtilize professional communication with strong grammar syntax usage andor spelling skills during phone conversations personal conversations emails and social media such as Facebook Instagram Twitter etc Refrain from attacking others fighting or engaging in controversial subjects on social media Use professional communication on and off campus refraining from attacking others fighting or engaging in controversial subjects on social media Professional communication is used on and off campusExhibit professionalism in appearance and follow the BA standard of dress Apply this standard of dress to social media posts in regards to modesty in dress and action ex swimsuit cleavage & shirtless pictures in addition to posts with alcohol cigarettes and bars etcRegularly communicate to parents about scholar achievement levels class behavior assigned homework academic needs and any concernsHold a minimum of 2 parent conferences a year as mandated by the Texas Education Code 28022a1Check staff email a minimum of three times daily during normal working hours and check teacher in box daily and commit to read updates notes and employee notices in a timely mannerOther DutiesResponsibilitiesAs a Beta Academy team member you must be able and willing to participate in all dance stomp productions throughout the academic school yearAdditional duties may be assigned by the Principal andor Director of Special PopulationsThis is a 100 onsite roleQualifications Required Bachelors degree from an accredited college or universityMinimum of 2 years of experience in education student services special populations counseling intervention or a related fieldKnowledge of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 including referral evaluation eligibility accommodation reevaluation procedural safeguards and implementation requirementsPreferred Valid Texas teaching school counselor diagnostician or administrator certificationMasters degree in education counseling special education educational leadership or a related fieldPrevious experience serving as a Section 504 Coordinator or Case ManagerExperience conducting or facilitating Section 504 meetingsExperience working with students with disabilities and accommodation plansWorking knowledge of IDEA and the relationship between Section 504 and Special Education referralevaluation processesExperience with SuccessEd PEIMS student information systems or compliance management platformsExperience providing professional development or staff trainingCompensationStarting at 53000