Coordinator, Section 504/Response to Intervention (RTI) Dyslexia

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Section 504/Response to Intervention (RTI)/Dyslexia Coordinator provides leadership in the design, revision and implementation of educational outcomes for all students who are served through Section 504 or Response to Intervention (RTI) by providing support to students, parents, teachers, counselors, and administrators in the identification, evaluation and development of a 504 or RTI accommodation plan designed to support students who are either in need of interventions in core content areas, dyslexia services, social emotional learning or who are a disabled student within the jurisdiction of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

Master's Degree from accredited institution, required

Texas Mid-Management, Supervisor's Certificate or Principal's Certificate, required

Valid Texas Teaching Certificate, required

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Communicate effectively (verbal and written); utilize effective interpersonal skills; interpret data, federal and state laws and policies; direct curriculum development process and program management; have computer skills

Experience:

Three (3) years successful administrative experience in at least one of the job functions (Section 504/RTI/Dyslexia), preferred

Three (3) years successful teaching experience, required

Three (3) years successful campus and/or district administrative experience, preferred

Working Days: 226

Daily Rate pay range:

Minimum: $366.97

Maximum: $512.01

Note: Starting pay for a new hire in a pay range plan will be determined individually based on each person's job-related experience and salaries paid to peer employees in the same position with similar experience.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Provides ongoing training for all Section 504 and Response to Intervention (RTI) Campus Coordinators in policies and procedures for Section 504 and RTI.

1. Provides and coordinates staff development for District staff involved with students receiving 504, RTI, and Dyslexia services.

1. Coordinates development and distribution of parent information and training about 504, RTI, and Dyslexia.

1. Assists campus 504 Coordinators and RTI Coordinators in writing 504 and RTI Plans that allow student access to the full range of educational and co-curricular opportunities that are available to all other eligible students in the

1. Assists campus 504 and RTI Coordinators with monitoring and reviewing of 504 and RTI Plans.

1. Coordinates dyslexia screening and identification, staff professional development, parent communication, implantation of services, and ongoing progress monitoring.

1. Assists campuses in determining appropriate accommodations for local and state assessments.

1. Perform duties in a professional, ethical, and responsible manner as defined in the TEA Code of Ethics for

1. Promotes, coordinates, and disseminates communication among staff, teachers, students and the community regarding 504, RTI, and Dyslexia.

1. Demonstrate appropriate use of data in interpreting, planning, implementing and reporting on

1. Disseminates to campuses 504 information from the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education, or Texas Education

1. Assist with developing and maintaining operational guidelines for Section 504, RTI, and Dyslexia.

1. Assists campus 504 and RTI teams in facilitating 504 and RTI meetings and developing Behavior Support Plans for 504 and RTI students who demonstrate chronic behavior

1. Monitors, maintains and tracks records for students receiving 504, RTI, and Dyslexia

1. Assists in coordinating and planning with outside agencies or persons who act as independent advocates of students where a 504 evaluation has been requested or where a 504 grievance or formal written complaint has been made against a school or the

1. Ability to speak effectively before groups of constituents or employees of

1. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized

1. Oversee the implementation and constituent application of the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework across all schools, including coordinating and facilitating staff training, providing implementation guidance, and monitoring fidelity of implementation to support student academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.

1. Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.3

1. Perform other duties assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

EQUIPMENT USED:

Computer, copier, adding machine, multimedia equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under stress; coordinate multiple projects; meet deadlines

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Frequent prolonged and irregular hours; frequent districtwide and occasional state or national travel; occasional bending, stooping and moderate lifting and carrying