Teacher-504/RTI Coordinator

Beaumont Independent School District

Job Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Coordinates Section 504 plans, annual reviews, conferences, and data reviews for several assigned district campuses.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:

• Valid teaching certificate
• Minimum three years teaching experience
• Proven knowledge and implementation of the Section 504 process
• Dyslexia training and/or certification preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong knowledge base of best practices in curriculum, instruction, and assessment
• Ability to organize and coordinate Section 504 records
• Ability to interpret and analyze data
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with district staff, principals, teachers and parents
• Effective oral and written presentation skills
• Demonstrated effectiveness as a professional role model
• Ability to interpret state and federal laws, policy, procedures and data

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years teaching experience with proven knowledge/implementation of the Section 504 process
• Dyslexia training and/or certification preferred

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Program Management

1. Understand and carry out oral and written directions effectively
2. Communicate effectively orally and in writing
3. Ensure implementation of Section 504 procedures for the assigned Beaumont ISD campuses
4. Coordinate referrals
5. Determine appropriate Section 504 team composition
6. Facilitate evaluation/eligibility determination
7. Provide notices and consents
8. Develop Section 504 plans
9. Monitor implementation of Section 504 plans
10. Schedule annual reviews of each Section 504 student
11. Assure that Section 504 plans move with the student to the next level or new school
12. Serve as a daily resource to the building administrators, teachers, parents/guardians, and community members regarding Section 504 issues
13. Advises the school administrator regarding discipline issues and procedures for Section 504 eligible students
14. Serves as a liaison between the school building and other District staff regarding Section 504 issues
15. Attends District Section 504 trainings and meetings
16. Coordinators with district-level leaders in the Special Services Department
17. Regularly monitor campus and district inventories of instructional materials for programs you monitor
18. Plan and coordinate district parent informational meetings about 504
19. Participate in local, regional, and state organizations to network and support professional learning in the areas of assigned responsibility.

Policy, Reports, and Law

1. Compile, maintain, submit, and file all reports, records, and documentation required for Section 504, including all submissions to TEA.
2. Comply with policies established by state and federal laws, State Board of Education Rules, and local board policies

Other

1. Perform duties in a professional, ethical, and responsible manner as defined in the Texas Education Agency Code of Ethics for Educators.
2. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands

• Ability to communicate effectively, interpret policy, procedures, and data
• Maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands

• Light lifting and carrying, reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, repetitive hand motions; frequent bending and stooping
• Requires lifting/delivery of supplies to campuses
• May require moving of furniture to set-up for meetings/presentations
• Regular attendance is required
• Prolonged use of computer

Environmental Demands

• Normal office environment
• Readily adapt to a variety of circumstances
• May work prolonged or irregular hours
• Frequent district-wide and occasional out-of-district travel

**The State Board for Educator Certification will require all first time applicants for an initial credential to be fingerprinted as part of a national criminal background check. A cost of up to $49. 00 will be charged for fingerprinting.

The above statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to the job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.