Counselor, Section 504 - Charlotte, United States - Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Description

Instructional

Job Number

Start Date

Open Date 05/01/2024

Closing Date 07/01/2024

Summary: The Section 504 Counselor case manages all or most Section 504 cases at one or more schools. This position is housed at the assigned school(s) and jointly reports to the district level Section 504 Program Manager and assigned school principal(s). The Section 504 Counselor has experience coordinating Section 504 and receives intensive training for all identified role responsibilities resulting in school level Section 504 compliance.

Essential Duties: (These duties represent a sample and may vary by position.)

• Coordinates and facilitates Section 504 processes and meetings, provides consultation to stakeholders, and is responsible for the monitoring and maintenance of Section 504 records and data.
• Utilizes data to identify at risk students, recognize school trends and drive programmatic decision making
• Assists schools in understanding and implementing Child Find procedures
• Delivers professional development for school staff to increase the understanding of Section 504
• Monitors effectiveness of student plans and student utilization of accommodations
• Collaborates with school personnel to serve students identified under Section 504.
• Enhances the professional capacity of school personnel through consultation and support
• Conducts suicide risk assessments and participates in crisis response services when needed
• Attends district trainings relevant to job duties
• Documents services provided via the electronic system utilized by the district
• Reflects on practices and makes necessary adjustments
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Section 504 Program Manager

Education and Experience:

Minimum

• Master's Degree in school counseling, social work or school psychology from an accredited school or university

Desired

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in area of licensure
• Knowledge of Section 504 law and practices
• Experience as a school-based Section 504 coordinator or case manager

Licensing / Certification Requirements: Educational licensure required in the area of School Social Work, School Counseling and/or School Psychology issued by NC Department of Public Instruction.

# of Jobs 1.00

Teacher Scale Y

Minimum Educational Requirements Masters

Term 10 Month

Additional Job Information

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Working knowledge of Section 504
• Knowledge of Middle and High School Curriculum, State Testing Processes, and Testing Accommodations
• Knowledge of technology and use of online platforms
• Experience leading teams, highly organized, detail-oriented, and technologically savvy
• Demonstrates good people skills, cognitive flexibility, and adapts easily to change
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Able to work independently with assigned school(s), principals, and teachers
• Demonstrates ability to troubleshoot complex problems
• Ability to utilize educational data for decision-making
• Knowledge of the impact of mental health challenges, homelessness, poverty and medical problems on student achievement
• Ability to recommend appropriate strategies for social, emotional, mental and behavioral needs
• Ability to coordinate and facilitate professional development
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with an understanding of the adverse effect on students, parents and CMS when confidentiality is not maintained
• Ability to perform duties with an awareness of and adherence to all district requirements, policies and procedures
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, multitask, work independently and meet deadlines
• Ability to set standards and measure production
• Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Ability to perceive the impact and implications of decisions

Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary. It requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing. The work requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations for typing and data entry. The work at times requires bending, squatting, reaching, with the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights. The work requires activities occasionally involving driving automotive equipment.

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