504 Compliance Assistant

Purpose and Scope

Performs specialized work by assisting general education teachers in supervising the activities of students with disabilities, or students being evaluated to determine if they have a disability to provide a well-organized, effective, and efficient classroom environment. This position is responsible for aiding educators in preparing instructional materials, classrooms and instructional activities. Further, the 504 Assistant helps supervise and assist children in the classroom and other areas of the school, reinforce classroom lessons, and provides other forms of assistance as requested. Also, the Section 504 assistant may be assigned to coordinate special projects and programs as required.

Essential Job Functions

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Business or related field plus or a high school diploma and four years’ relevant experience.

Degree Equivalency Formula:

Bachelor’s Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience.

Master’s Degree= 2 years plus required years of experience. Where Master’s degrees are required, years for Bachelor’s Degrees must be included. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of administrative procedures and research techniques
• Knowledge of the functions of the school division and its operating procedures
• Must possess analytical and organizational skills, good judgment, and initiative
• Considerable ability to evaluate information, perform analysis and prepare written and oral recommendations
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to coordinate multiple priorities
• Ability to operate a computer and use appropriate software applications and peripheral office equipment
• Demonstrated proficiency in business English, grammar, spelling, and punctuation

Physical Requirements and Working Environment

Physical Demands: Requires sedentary work involving standing or walking for brief periods, exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular basis; and some dexterity in operating office equipment; must be able to use hands and fingers for sign language.

Unavoidable Hazards:  The position is exposed to no unusual environmental hazards.

Sensory (ADA) Requirements: The position requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing and speaking abilities.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE

The district is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  ADA requires the District to provide adequate accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.