High School Campus Section 504/MTSS Facilitator - General Interest

Manage the campus Section 504 program and oversee provision of needed services.  Oversee compliance with all state, federal, and local Section 504 requirements. Manage the campus Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) framework, communicate, and respond to District requirements regarding intervention supports as a component of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS). 

Education/Certification:
Bachelor's Degree from accredited university
Valid Texas teacher certification
 

Special Knowledge/Skills: 

Highly organized, flexible self-starter who independently completes tasks accurately and on time

Ability to quickly learn and apply new systems, procedures, and expectations

Knowledge of current laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines related to disability discrimination in public schools, including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Texas Education Agency, and the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR)

Knowledge of the relationship and differences between Section 504 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

Knowledge of accommodations for students with impairments

Knowledge of District, state, and federal testing procedures and timelines

Demonstrated knowledge of the Multi-Tiered System of Support model within school settings

Familiarity with methods of organizing and disaggregating data to support student and campus needs and goals

Strong knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Student focused and ability to work effectively with peers and stakeholders to support student success

Experience:
Minimum of three years of teaching experience
Secondary teaching experience preferred

General:

Effectively facilitate meetings and collaborative discussions with multiple stakeholders.

Maintain working knowledge of applicable laws, regulation, policies, and guidance related to disability discrimination in public schools.

Identify and support the implementation of appropriate accommodations for students with disabilities.

Use data to inform decision-making, including organizing and disaggregating data to support student and campus needs and goals.

Document and maintain student records in the District’s management system.

Attend trainings, as designated or assigned, related to District, state, and CCMR-related testing.

Collaborate with the Campus Testing Facilitator to support administration of all District, state, and CCMR-related testing and ensure students receive appropriate testing accommodations.

Maintain cooperative working relationships with parents, staff, and other district personnel.

Maintain effective and timely written and oral communication with parents, staff and other campus personnel.

Perform other functions that may be assigned by the campus administration and/or supervisor.

Campus Section 504 Facilitator:
Attend all District training regarding Section 504.
Monitor campus Section 504 procedures.

Oversee school personnel’s access to and verification of a student’s Section 504 plan for compliance.
Maintain proper Section 504 documentation and oversee the security and confidentiality of all student information.
Coordinate, plan, and facilitate Section 504 meetings to comply with federal regulations.

Multi-Tiered Systems of Support/Student Support Team (MTSS/SST) Facilitator:

Assist in the scheduling, coordination, monitoring and facilitation of campus SST/MTSS meetings.

Support campus MTSS processes, timelines, and documentation to ensure consistency and compliance.

Collaborate with the campus staff to ensure accurate and timely referral procedures.

Provide ongoing MTSS implementation and professional development support to campus administrators and Student Support Team including coordinating ongoing check-ins between departments to ensure system alignment.

Maintain and oversee the security and confidentiality of student information according to FERPA guidelines.

Attend all designated District-level meetings and professional development sessions related to MTSS.

Monitor the fidelity of implementation of MTSS at the campus level including academic and non-academic intervention supports.

Assist teachers and instructional staff in addressing student needs using the MTSS framework including providing guidance on strategies, tools, and techniques to effectively instruct all students.

Monitor District processes to ensure campus compliance and adherence to district procedures, state guidelines, and federal regulations and disseminate information to appropriate personnel as needed.

Frisco ISD retains the right to adjust the responsibilities and assignments of all positions as needed to meet the needs of the District.

Frisco ISD is committed to fostering a collaborative work environment that honors and supports the social and emotional well-being of all.  Employees are expected to interact in a manner that is becoming of educators and promotes high levels of productivity for the benefit of the students we serve.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions. Frequent prolonged and irregular hours. Prolonged use of computer. Districtwide travel.  May require occasional lifting, carrying, and transporting of boxes weighing 25-35 lbs.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

The Frisco Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, or disability status of otherwise qualified individuals. FISD does not discriminate on the basis of membership or application for membership in the uniformed services.