Section 504 Program Specialist

About the Employer

Job Title - Specialist, Section 504 Programs
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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.
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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.
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Salary/Status - Certified Schedule/ Full-time, 12 months
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Reports To - Executive Director of Exceptional Children
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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.
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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
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Additional Information - Perform related work as assigned or required