504 Program Supervisor @ Berkeley High School at Berkeley Unified School District
Job Summary
Job Summary
The High School 504 Supervisor’s responsibilities include ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Office of Civil Rights (OCR), and other federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to persons with disabilities. The 504 Supervisor is responsible for facilitating, coordinating, and approving the development of 504 Plans. The 504 Supervisor monitors the overall effectiveness of student plans and ensures all are implemented within federal, state, and local regulations. MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: - Administrative services credential or equivalent - Teaching credential - Experience with and understanding/knowledge of federal, state, and local policies and procedures as pertains to Section 504 - Experience working with students with disabilities - Ability to work constructively within a team environment, as well as the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with other administrators, counselors, teachers, students, and parents - Exhibit broad knowledge of the principles and practices of school administration and of current educational trends in curriculum and instruction ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES: - Ensure implementation of Section 504 policies and procedures at the High School. - Receive Section 504 referrals - Conduct Section 504 evaluations including gathering relevant data such as parent input, teacher input, medical documentation, educational documentation - Determine appropriate Section 504 team composition - Facilitate Section 504 eligibility determination meetings and complete appropriate paperwork - Provide notices and obtain consents - Develop Section 504 plans and distribute accommodations to students’ teachers - Collaborate with administrators regarding Manifestation Determination hearings for students with Section 504 plans - Develop, continually revise, and ensure the implementation of consistent Section 5
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Responsibilities: State Department of Education reports and SELPA documentation; supervises and assists in the evaluation of assigned Special Education staff; responsible for purchasing and record keeping of supplies and equipment; assists in budget development and monitoring; monitors specialized education programs to ensure compliance, including end of year requirements, transition and extended school year preparations; coordinates transportation needs, chairperson for specific IEP meetings and change of placements; participates in compliant proceedings, mediations and due process hearings; supervises and coordinates pre-school level augmentative communication teams. Assists with other related duties as assigned by the Special Education Manager.
Must hold a valid special education credential, and administrative services credential. Has advanced training with exceptional needs and a specialized in depth knowledge in one or more areas of major handicapping conditions. Public school experience as a teacher of special needs.
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
3 Letters of Recommendation Letter of Interest Resume Valid, California Administrative Services Credential
- Administrative Services Credential
3 Letters of Recommendation Letter of Interest Resume Valid, California Administrative Services Credential
- Administrative Services Credential
Comments and Other Information
The Berkeley Unified School District is committed to fostering a positive working environment for its employees. Accordingly, BUSD practices shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying of any employee based on an employees' actual race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains, testifies or in any way participates in the district's complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy.
The following employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination regarding Board Policy 4030:
Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer:
Stephen Jimenez-Robb
2020 Bonar Street, Room 116
Berkeley, CA 94702
510.486.9338
nondiscrimination@berkeley.net
Comments and Other Information
The Berkeley Unified School District is committed to fostering a positive working environment for its employees. Accordingly, BUSD practices shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying of any employee based on an employees' actual race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains, testifies or in any way participates in the district's complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy.
The following employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination regarding Board Policy 4030:
Title IX Coordinator/Compliance Officer:
Stephen Jimenez-Robb
2020 Bonar Street, Room 116
Berkeley, CA 94702
510.486.9338
nondiscrimination@berkeley.net