Multi-Tiered System of Supports and/or Section 504 Support Specialist

Summary

Works in an instructional support capacity to provide professional learning, technical guidance and best practice resources and materials in the area of Section 504, Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)and Student Support Team (SST); Serves as the primary contact for Section 504, MTSS, and SST (Student Support Team), as well as functions as the school liaison between General Education, Psychological Services and Special Education for compliance and due process issues related to students suspected of having impairments or disabilities under IDEA or Section 504

Essential Duties

Chairs Section 504 meetings and ensures compliance with referral eligibility, annual reviews of 504 plans and triennial redetermination of 504 eligibility
Schedules and facilitates 504 meetings upon parental or school requests to address areas of concern and/or to review any new diagnostic information received
Disseminates existing 504 plans to teachers at the beginning of the school year and during transition points of teachers ex. semester change, and from school to school for 5th to 6th and 8th to 9th grade transitions
Maintains pyramid of intervention for school that details menu of interventions provided for each tier and each academic area e.g., literacy, math, etc.; creates unique and individualized interventions for students when needed-Trains all school staff on expectations surrounding Section 504 plan eligibility and accommodation/ plan development
Ensures appropriate personnel are invited to attend Section 504 meetings examples include but are not limited to teachers, administrators, school nurse, school psychologist, school counselor, etc
Collaborates closely with Instructional Support Teacher to assess the need for referral to Services for Exceptional Children for 504 students
Provides training and support for 504 software to monitor 504 eligible students and manage required documentation (teacher input forms)
Supports and monitors school's implementation of a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) model for increasing student achievement including academics, behavior, and wellbeing
Utilizes understanding of how to select and analyze data related to individual students, groups of students and classrooms to positively impact achievement, behavior, and wellbeing
Provides training/support on effective use of school-based intervention teams, including collaboration, communication, and cohesion across various team members
Provides training and ongoing support for data systems that provide critical student achievement data and information
Meets with teachers individually or in grade-level teams to help interpret data, determine intervention efficacy and plan next steps of support
Models and assists teachers in the use of data to place students in intervention groups and define focus of instruction for each group; models intervention for teacher
Plans, schedules and leads MTSS and Student Support Team (SST) meetings in coordination with the principal, support staff, parents, and instructional staff
Assists with the monitoring of Reading and Math instruction to ensure the use of sound teaching practices consisting of evidence-based instructional practices which are implemented with fidelity
Provides training and support related to MTSS software tools (universal screener, progress monitoring, system data tools
Leads SST team to facilitate eligibility for special education when needed
Ensures that the MTSS/SST adheres to legal requirements in order to protect the legal integrity of the system and students
Plans and delivers ongoing staff development for teachers and paraprofessionals with respect to MTSS
Maintains records and ensures compliance with federal, state and local guidelines and reporting requirements
Facilitates Tier I cross-disciplinary team to review, assess, and plan to improve student outcomes
Monitors Tier I data and outcomes for academics, behavior, and well-being
Consults and complies with District leadership on the implementation of MTSS and 504 processes to ensure fidelity
Serves on other District and school teams such as attendance improvement team, dropout prevention team, PBIS team, etc
Supports instructional staff's engagement in professional development workshops including oneself
Demonstrates advanced proficiency with various computer-based software


Required Education

Bachelor's Degree
preferably in Education or related field required

Certification/Licensure

Must hold or be eligible for Georgia Teaching or Service certification in applicable area

Experience Qualifications

Minimum 3 years of experience as a teacher, school counselor or school psychologist required; Advanced training and/or minimum 2 years of experience implementing Response to Intervention models and programs or Minimum 2 years as a school-based MTSS required


Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong mediation and conflict resolution skills are desired
• Must conceptually understand Section 504 requirements and aid in helping with accommodation plan development based upon need
• Demonstrates skills in data gathering and analysis, project planning and evaluation
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent's initiatives and directives, school building and department goals, priorities and procedures
• Must be able to communicate effectively with students, staff, and community
• Allocates time and resources effectively
• Respects confidentiality
• Must have an understanding of instructional decision-making and problem-solving model
• Knowledge of legal issues and requirements related to special education and 504
• Strong knowledge of testing and assessment
• Computer and technology skills
• Deep understanding of instruction in reading/literacy, math, and behavior interventions
• Ability to develop implement, monitor, and evaluate program goals and initiatives
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Demands

• Routine physical activity associated with normal office environment

Posting ID: 34582


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Multi-Tiered System of Supports and/or Section 504 Support Specialist

Req ID: Fulton County Schools