504 Support Technician

The successful new hire or rehired candidate will be responsible to complete and incur the fingerprinting and processing fee of $54.50 through an appropriate fingerprinting vendor and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, within 48 hours of offer acceptance., SUMMARY Provide office support for instructional school teams handling 504 plans for students with disabilities who need accommodations to ensure that they are able to receive the same learning experience as their peers. Assist in scheduling evaluations, coordinating data, family communications, monitoring due dates, coordinating with central teams, etc. Provide high customer service experience to families.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Coordinate assessment data for the school?s MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) process.

Support administrator(s) and teachers with the scheduling of meetings for special populations; particularly regarding 504 Reviews, Re-Evaluations, and Review meetings, while also inviting key stakeholders to meetings as directed.

Prepare documents for 504 meetings. Send 504 plan to all necessary stakeholders.

Provide 504 related support for students transitioning to/from school to other locations in the district (e.g. elementary age student moving to middle school).

Support 504 Team Leads and 504 Team members during 504 meetings

Communicate with family, staff, and students regarding coordination of 504 processes.

Assist School Assessment Coordinator (SAC) with coordination and scheduling of all school assessments (e.g. CMAS, MAP, AP, SAT, PSAT, ACT, Accuplacer, Workkeys, ASVAB, etc.).

Monitor and submit 504 testing accommodations into College Board?s SSD platform for students on 504 plans.

Monitor due dates, processes (i.e., 504 evaluations, reviews, or reevaluations), and complete tasks in a timely manner consistent with federal Section 504 compliance.

Attend training related to assessment coordinator, in collaboration with SAC. Assist with 504 training for school staff.

Act as a contact for parents about reaching accommodations.

Perform other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE: 2-3 years related experience. Experience in department/unit functions preferred.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING: High school diploma/GED required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS: None Required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Requires oral and written communications, interpersonal, organizational, public relations, phone etiquette, and advanced computer and software skills (Microsoft Office - Windows, Word, Excel as well as web-based tools - MAP, CMAS, Lexia, Moby Max etc.), Internet, e-mail and general office equipment at time of hire. Ability to prioritize multiple and competing requests and tasks. Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.

The physical requirements, mental requirements and work environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to focus on objects at varying distances and distinguish between colors (with corrective lenses). Perform tasks that require manual dexterity, including operation of computers & small office equipment. Basic mobility and the ability to navigate the office environment safely. Ability to speak clearly, listen attentively (with assistance devices), and convey information accurately.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS: Ability to analyze situations and devise effective solutions. Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with other teams. Ability to manage time and priorities to meet deadlines.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work will be primarily performed in school offices. Typical secondary school campus may also contain libraries, science labs, computer labs, kitchens, auditoriums, gymnasiums & athletic fields, and possibly specialized shops.

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Jeffco Public Schools (Jeffco) is located in Jefferson County, Colorado. It is the second largest school district in Colorado serving 69,000 students across 155 schools. With 14,000 employees, the district is the largest employer in Jefferson County and has provided educational excellence for more than 70 years.

Jeffco embraces the spirit of the West and the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountain region with the county spanning more than 770 square miles running the length of the western edge of the Denver metropolitan area. The district is diverse in both population and geography, from urban to rural, including the mountain communities in the foothills west of Denver.

Overall, Jeffco has 31% of students that qualify for free and reduced lunch, an indicator of poverty, and 34% minority (25% Hispanic) student population. The district is implementing a new strategic plan, Jeffco Thrives 2025 that is focused on providing a world-class education that prepares all Jeffco students for bright and successful futures as local and global citizens. Come join us!

Jeffco Public Schools is a Single-State Employer. All candidates hired by Jeffco Public Schools must reside within the state of Colorado., Standley Lake High School is a comprehensive high school committed to academic excellence, community, and lifelong learning. We have a number of rigorous academic pathways open to students, including AP/IB classes, Performing and Fine Arts classes, STEM classes, and a culinary pathway, to name a few. Our goal for all Gators is to develop a growth mindset, be able to make connections, and explore diverse pathways in order to be ready to meet the 21st century with success. Regardless of the passions that drive each Gator and the path each chooses to pursue, these skills and habits of mind will develop Gators who are future-ready and are connected to the world around them, and who seek personal growth in all that they do.

Standley Lake High School offers 14 different AP courses, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, and initial implementation of the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP). Standley Lake High School also offers a robust center program for Special Education students and second language learners with a caring and experienced staff.

Student athletic and activity involvement is highly encouraged through our 21 varsity level sports programs and a number of diverse co-curricular clubs and activities. Many of our programs compete at the national level, including our national award winning journalism newspaper The Lake, Poms, Speech and Debate, and our FCCLA chapter. The music program (vocal and instrumental) continues to thrive and has seen enormous growth over the past three years.

Standley Lake High School is proud to serve a very diverse community with 34% minority students, and approximately 31% of the student population qualifies for free and reduced lunch.