Title: 504 Coordinator

Reports to: Special Programs Manager

Company Intro

You must be located in the state of South Carolina.

Frustrated with cookie-cutter education models? So are we. The Heron Institute, we create schools that adapt to real-world needs—because every community deserves a chance to thrive.

Job Description

Anticipated Salary: $46,000 - $58,000. This is an exempt position.

Time Off Plan: 10 days of PTO, 6 weeks of summer break, all teacher/counselor holidays

The 504 Coordinator is responsible for coordinating policies and procedures relating to students with disabilities, tracking progress related to Section 504 policies and procedures, maintaining all data required for Section 504, and providing consultative services to school staff regarding Section 504.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Facilitate and ensure the implementation of the school district approved Section 504 processes and data collection policies.

• Develop and maintain all Section 504 records including 504 plans and list of eligible students.

• Keep informed of current state and federal requirements regarding Section 504.

• Serve as a daily resource to school administrators, school leadership teams, and other stakeholders regarding Section 504 issues.

• Provide ongoing training and support to school/district staff regarding Section 504 and the implementation of the Section 504 and data collection procedures.

• Support teachers in documenting student progress.

• Serve as liaison between the school and District regarding Section 504 issues.

• Work with the special education team to facilitate 504 student eligibility for special education. 

• Work with student management program to prepare documentation for 504 meetings.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree

• Three (3) years of relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience

• Valid South Carolina teaching certification

• Great organizational and time management skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; Experience using databases; Web proficiency

• Ability to clear required background check

Preferred Education and/or Experience

Three (3) years of directly related experience in an online school setting

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has 0 direct reports.

Top Perks

As a staff member at The Heron Institute, you’ll enjoy:

• Benefits: Health care, dental, life insurance, and retirement through PEBA - Keep your service credit!

• Work from home 8am-4pm - no car or lunch duty!

• Laptop provided by the school and eligibility for internet reimbursement

Location

All staff must reside in the state of South Carolina.

This position is remote with the following travel expectations:

• Attend local student outing 1-2 times per semester

• Attend in-person professional development 1-3 times per semester

• Attend back-to-school professional development in July (1-3 consecutive days)

• Participate in in-person student testing 

• Additional details on travel will be provided in the interview process

Additional Information

Non-certified staff are compensated based on a combination of education and relevant experience. We offer state health benefits and retirement through PEBA as well as deferred compensation through Empower and supplemental plans through Colonial Life. Learn more: Working at CASC/HVASC

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is a full-time position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 8-4 or as defined by the school. 

The above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. 

This position is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works. It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.

The Heron Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.