Louisiana, 504 Coordinator (LAVCA)

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The mission of Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree AND
• Three (3) years of related professional experience OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Certificates and Licenses:

• Louisiana content area certification in a core teaching subject OR generalist certification AND;
• Valid special education certification

Residency Requirement: Must be a Louisiana resident.

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
• Able to clear required background check

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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

Work Environment: 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 home-based position.

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. All employment 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.

Stride, Inc. is a Federal Contractor, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. 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.