<p>Position Description</p> <p>POSITION TITLE: Student Services & Support Coordinator</p> <p>LOCATION: CASEE</p> <p>Position Summary:</p> <p>The Student Services & Support Coordinator is responsible for developing, writing, coordinating, implementing, and maintaining all Section 504 plans across the district, ensuring compliance with federal law and equitable access to accommodations and supports for students with disabilities. The position also provides district-wide training, technical assistance, and direct building-level support related to Section 504, special education systems, inclusive practices, and student support programming.</p> <p>Essential Functions:</p> <p>Compliance & Program Oversight</p> <ul> <li>Oversee district-wide implementation of Section 504 procedures and compliance requirements. </li><li>Ensure compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and related OSPI guidance. </li><li>Develop and maintain district procedures, forms, guidance documents, and timelines related to 504 eligibility, plans, reevaluations, and procedural safeguards. </li><li>Monitor 504s for consistent implementation of accommodations and nondiscrimination requirements. </li></ul> <p>Student Support & Case Consultation:</p> <ul> <li>Support administrators and school teams in determining student eligibility under Section 504. </li><li>Provide technical assistance regarding accommodations, manifestation determinations, medical documentation, attendance-related disability concerns, and disciplinary implications. </li><li>Assist teams in distinguishing between IDEA eligibility and Section 504 eligibility. </li><li>Support transitions between special education, Section 504, MTSS, and general education interventions. </li></ul> <p>Training & Communication:</p> <ul> <li>Provide annual training for administrators, counselors, nurses, psychologists, teachers, and classified staff regarding Section 504 requirements and implementation. </li><li>Develop communication tools and guidance for staff and families. </li><li>Facilitate collaborative problem-solving with parents and school teams regarding accommodations and access concerns. </li></ul> <p>Records & Documentation:</p> <ul> <li>Maintain district records related to Section 504 plans and compliance monitoring. </li><li>Review documentation practices to ensure procedural compliance and confidentiality requirements. </li><li>Assist with audit preparation and records requests as needed. </li></ul> <p>Equity & Access:</p> <ul> <li>Promote equitable access to academic programs, extracurricular activities, transportation, and district services. </li><li>Collaborate with district departments to address accessibility concerns and barrier removal. </li><li>Ensure nondiscrimination protections are implemented consistently across district programs. </li></ul> <p>Building-Based Problem Solving & Team Support:</p> <ul> <li>Meet with building teams to problem-solve student concerns, programming needs, behavior challenges, and placement questions. </li><li>Facilitate, and/or attend 504 meetings, manifestation determinations, placement discussions, and parent meetings to support teams through complex situations. </li><li>Help teams respond to urgent student situations, crisis behaviors, safety concerns, and changing student needs. </li><li>Facilitate communication between school teams and Special Services administration regarding staffing, programming, and student support concerns. </li><li>Provide technical assistance and coordinated support related to Section 504 and special education systems, including review of accommodation plans, IEPs, evaluations, reevaluations, behavior supports, progress monitoring, placement considerations, transition planning, and implementation of appropriate services and supports to ensure student access, compliance, and continuity across general education and Special Services programs. </li><li>Organize and facilitate professional development, onboarding, mentoring, consultation, and ongoing staff support related to Section 504 processes, accommodations, disability awareness, parent communication, and coordination of student supports with school teams, counselors, related service providers, outside agencies, and Special Services staff. </li></ul> <p>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:</p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of Section 504, IDEA, ADA, FERPA, and Washington special education regulations. </li><li>Knowledge of IEP development, behavior intervention systems, inclusion practices, MTSS, and PBIS. </li><li>Strong understanding of special education timelines, procedural safeguards, evaluations, and service delivery models. </li><li>Ability to facilitate collaborative problem-solving and conflict resolution. </li><li>Ability to communicate effectively with administrators, families, and multidisciplinary teams. </li><li>Strong organizational, coaching, and systems-thinking skills. </li><li>Ability to manage multiple urgent situations simultaneously while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Valid Washington teaching, ESA, or administrator certificate. </li><li>Master's degree in special education, educational leadership, school psychology, counseling, or related field preferred. </li><li>Experience in special education leadership, instructional coaching, student services, or related support systems. </li><li>Experience facilitating IEP, Section 504, and multidisciplinary team processes. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Administrative credential preferred. </li><li>Experience supporting compliance systems and special education programming. </li><li>Experience with behavior systems, inclusion supports, and MTSS implementation. </li><li>Experience supporting staff coaching and professional development. </li></ul> <p>Reports To:</p> <p>Executive Director of Special Education or designee</p> <p>Work Year</p> <p>180 days</p> <p>Key Legal References</p> <ul> <li>Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) </li><li>Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 </li><li>Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) </li><li>34 CFR Part 104 and Part 300 </li><li>RCW 28A.155 and related WAC special education regulations </li><li>OSPI Special Education Guidance and Discipline Procedures </li></ul> <p>Other possible Supplemental contracts:</p> <p>Department Chair $3,295.07 $5,832.27</p> <p>Advisor Stipend $3,188.78 $9,364.37</p> <p>National Board Stipend $3,908.00 $6,514.00</p> <p>Prep Buyback $70.22 $132.15</p> <p>Extended Day by Timesheet $50.16 $94.40</p> <p>Conditions of Employment</p> <ul> <li>Are you eligible for lawful employment in the United States? Proof of identity and citizenship or legal right to work will be required upon hire. </li><li>I authorize Battle Ground Public Schools, henceforth known as the District, to make any investigation of any personal, educational, vocational, or employment history. I further authorize any former employer, person, firm, corporation, educational, or vocational institution or government agency to provide the District with information they have regarding me. I hereby release and discharge the District and those who provide information from any and all liability as a result of furnishing and receiving this information. </li><li>I certify that answers given herein are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. In the event of employment, I understand that false or misleading information, including omissions, in my application or interview(s) may result in dismissal at any time during my period of employment with the District. I also understand that any offer of employment that may be made to me is conditional and subject to the acceptable outcome of a criminal history background information check and approval of the Battle Ground Public Schools Board of Directors. I also agree to abide by all rules and regulations of the District. </li><li>Are you willing to be fingerprinted at ESD 112 upon offer of employment, if you do not have current fingerprint records on file? The cost, currently $85.00, to be borne by the applicant. </li><li>Do you confirm that you DO NOT have a serious behavioral problem which endangers the educational welfare or personal safety of students, teachers, or other colleagues? A serious behavior problem includes, but is not limited to: dishonesty; immorality; misuse of alcohol, a controlled substance, or a prescription drug; or furnishing alcohol or controlled substances to a minor or student. </li><li>I have never been convicted/and or pleaded guilty of a crime against children. (If this is true, answer yes. If this is false, answer no. </li><li>Do you possess a high school diploma or a high school equivalency certificate (GED)? </li></ul> <p>General Questions</p> <ul> <li>Are you a current employee of this district? (Please note: substitutes are not considered employees for application purposes.) If yes; what is your district start date and current position? </li><li>Were you previously employed by Battle Ground Public Schools? If yes; when, and in what capacity? </li><li>Do you have a valid First Aid card? If yes; when does it expire? </li><li>Do you have a valid CPR card? If yes; when does it expire? </li><li>Have you ever been convicted and or pleaded guilty to a crime? If yes, please contact Human Resources to explain. </li><li>Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If yes, please contact Human Resources to explain. </li></ul> <p>Attachment Requirements and Hints</p> <p>All certificated and classified positions require a cover letter and a list of references. Unless otherwise indicated, all other attachments are optional.</p> <p>If you choose to refer to specific postings in your cover letter, please check the "Unique to Application" box in the Attachments section.</p> <p>Benefits</p> <p>Newly hired employees who are anticipated to work at least 630 hours in a school year (Sept 1 - Aug 31) will be eligible for SEBB benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and long term disability.</p> <p>Retirement Benefit - Teachers Retirement System options Plan 2 or 3</p> <p>Every employee under contract for a full year (180 days) will receive twelve (12) days annual sick leave. Sick leave shall be prorated based on the number of paid work days out of the 180 day school year.</p> <p>Every employee under contract shall receive two (2) days of personal leave.</p> <p>Parental and Bereavement Leave are also a benefit.</p> <p>For more information, see Collective Bargaining Agreement: https://www.battlegroundps.org/employment-resources/</p> <p>Attachments</p> <p>Cover Letter*</p> <p>List of References*</p> <p>Letter of Reference # 1</p> <p>Letter of Reference # 2</p> <p>Letter of Reference # 3</p> <p>Resume</p> <p>Certificate</p> <p>Transcripts</p> <p>Test Results</p> <p>Other</p>