Position Summary: Section 504 of The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) requires public schools to provide qualified students with disabilities reasonable accommodations that they need to participate in education programs and activities on an equal basis with their peers who do not have disabilities. Section 504 also protects students from disability related discrimination.
Reporting to the Section 504 Program Director (Office of School Health), the Section 504 Training Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating all 504 related training courses and materials across New York City Public Schools (NYCPS). Performs related work.
Reports to: Section 504 Program Director, Office of School Health
Direct Reports: N/A
Key Relationships : Works closely with Section 504 Program Director and Deputy Director, Borough based Health Directors, NYCPS and OSH staff to develop and deliver comprehensive trainings related to Section 504 policies, procedures and compliance. Collaborates with school based staff, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), Office of the General Counsel (OGC), Department of Finance, Office of Student Enrollment (OSE), Office of Assessment, Division of Inclusive and Accessible Learning (DIAL), Department of Instructional and Information Technology (DIIT), Office of Language Access (OLA) and the Office of Pupil Transportation (OPT) as necessary.
Responsibilities - Coordinate and support the implementation of large scale training programs for over 2,000 Section 504 Coordinators and 10,000 other school based staff in alignment with Chancellor's Regulation A-710 and NYCPS policies.
- Develop and deliver specialized training for key Section 504 stakeholders, including Superintendents, Health Directors, and School Nurses.
- Oversee the training process for school bus drivers and attendants , including coordination with relevant offices, tracking completion, and ensuring compliance with required timelines.
- Gather and analyze stakeholder feedback to continuously improve training content.
- Develop and update training modules annually, including updating slides and scripts, recording voiceovers, and posting and advertising training opportunities.
- Identify and address training gaps, including development of additional training courses or alternative methods for content delivery.
- Coordinate and execute bulk training enrollment processes for Section 504 Coordinators and school based staff.
- Monitor training compliance and completion metrics and conduct appropriate outreach for non compliant staff
- Create, maintain, and regularly update a comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures manual (SOPM) for Section 504 Coordinators, Health Directors, and the 504 Program Office.
- Provide timely support and resolution for training related inquiries from various stakeholders.
- Provide ongoing technical assistance and supplemental support to Section 504 Coordinators to ensure compliance with Chancellor's Regulation A-710.
Qualification Requirements: Minimum A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two (2) years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or High school graduation or equivalent and six (6) years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one (1) year of experience as described in "1" above. Plus
In addition to meeting the minimum requirements, individuals must have two additional years of relevant work experience.
Preferred - Expert level Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications.
- Project management and process improvement skills.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Experience in customer or client services.
Salary : $72,114 - $97,343
(Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the DOE will not earn less than their current salary.)
Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability and/or grant funding. * New York City Residency is NOT Required * We encourage all applicants from the New York City tri-state area to apply. 
