504 Coordinator

Position Type: Student Support Services Date Posted: 2/26/2026 Location: District Wide 504 Coordinator Job Title: 504 Coordinator Department: Special Programs Reports to: Director of Special Programs Classification: Exempt Summary The purpose of this position is to lead the 504 process at all buildings for the 26-27 school year. The 504 coordinator will handle all aspects of the 504 process as well as supporting counselors with duties related to the 504 process. The 504 coordinator will work closely with general education staff, administration and families to ensure students are receiving a Free and Appropriate Public Education. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Supervise and coordinate all aspects of the 504 process LEA Representative in 504 meetings Conduct parent meetings to determine needs of the students Manage the 504 process (referral to placement and programming) Facilitate meetings and activities that achieve district goals Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines Stay abreast of current laws, policies, and procedures regarding 504's Build relationships with administration, teachers and families to ensure a positive work environment Assist other personnel as may be required in the completion of their work activities Assist building teams in their review of data (medical reports, assessment data, state regulations) to provide best practice decisions for accommodations. Collaborate with district personnel to ensure 504 compliance Prepares a wide variety of written materials (quality reports, appropriate email correspondence, response to reports, etc) Be a resource for all educators related to students struggling in the general education setting Other duties assigned by the Administration Supervisory Duties Supervise students at all times Qualifications Education/Experience Master's Degree in Education or a related field, preferred Missouri Teacher Certification Strong knowledge of 504 law and compliance Ability to problem-solve and make data-driven decisions Ability to build positive working relationships with students, parents, and staff Excellent oral and written communication skills Demonstrated ability to handle information with the utmost confidentiality Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Missouri Teacher Certification Skills and Abilities:Language An individual who holds this position must have the ability to: Read, analyze and interpret professional journals, Board policy, administrative procedures and forms and governmental regulations and guidance complete forms, write reports and engage in written correspondence with parents. Present information effectively and respond to questions. Write clear and complete lesson plans Computation An individual who holds this position must have the ability to: Work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations Reasoning An individual who holds this position must have the ability to: Solve a variety of problems in many different situations. Interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Apply knowledge of current educational theory and instructional techniques while presenting subject matter to students Other Skills and Abilities An individual who holds this position must have the ability to: Identify needs and abilities of individual students and to adapt instructional methods accordingly. Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents. Perform multiple tasks simultaneously Technology An individual who holds this position must have the ability to: Perform basic computer functions such as word processing and internet use. Use district software for recording grades and finding student information. Utilize smart boards, projectors and other instructional technology provided by the district The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Physical Demands An individual who holds this position must have the ability to: Speak and hear in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously. Move around the classroom. Read handwritten or printed material Attendance Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position. The work conditions and environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Conditions and Environment The individual who holds this position will regularly work in a school environment that is noisy and active. Occasionally the individual will be required to work outdoors for short periods of time to perform such tasks as loading and unloading students from district transportation and supervising recess.

Created: 2026-03-10