Offer summary

Qualifications:

Oregon Certified with a Bachelor's degree in special education, counseling, or social work; Master's degree preferred., At least 3 years of teaching or counseling experience, preferably with Section 504 leadership., Knowledge of Section 504 laws, local policies, and procedures, along with experience in implementing instructional accommodations., Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with proficiency in computer-based documentation systems..

Key responsabilities:

Manage and implement 504 plans and IEPs, ensuring compliance with regulations.

Schedule and facilitate 504 and IEP meetings, documenting all necessary information.

Train staff on identifying students eligible for services and legal compliance.

Collaborate with educators and families to support student needs and monitor progress.

Job description

Company Summary

Willamette Connections Academy is a tuition-free, K–12 online public school, also known as a virtual charter school, that students attend from home. Willamette Connections Academy is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement, the Northwest Accreditation Commission, and the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI), which are accrediting divisions of Cognia.

Willamette Connections Academy strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of the people we serve. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

TOP: Based on potential student enrollment changes, this position is anticipated to work until the end of the 2024-2025 school year as a full time teacher. At that time, the school and department leadership will evaluate the status of this position and could extend it for the following school year if they deem it necessary. Full time positions are eligible for most employee benefits, including medical, dental and vision.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as a 504/IEP Case Manager. This position requires working from your home office in Oregon. The 504/IEP Case Manager is a 10-month employee who works collaboratively with teachers, counselors, special education staff, and administrators to administer, monitor, and implement 504 Plans and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The case manager serves as the liaison between teachers, counselors, specialists, and families, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and district requirements. This role also includes training staff, coordinating meetings, maintaining compliance documentation, and supporting the implementation of accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Manage and implement 504 plans and IEPs, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and district regulations.
Schedule, facilitate, and document 504 and IEP meetings, including annual reviews, reevaluations, and eligibility determinations.
Train staff on the identification of students eligible for 504 and IEP services, accommodations, modifications, and legal compliance.
Collaborate with educators, counselors, related service providers, and families to support student needs.
Monitor student progress and adjust accommodations, modifications, or goals as necessary.
Ensure accurate and timely documentation of 504 and IEP data in student information systems.
Conduct compliance audits and provide necessary reports, ensuring proper implementation of accommodations and modifications.
Support general education teachers in implementing instructional accommodations and modifications.
Coordinate and provide state testing accommodations as needed.
Serve as a primary point of contact for parents regarding 504 and IEP services and student progress.
Attend relevant professional development, required meetings, and field trips based on school discretion.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or administrator, ensuring adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

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Oregon Certified
Bachelor’s degree in special education, counseling or social work. Master’s degree preferred.
At least 3- years teaching or counseling experience

Prefer experience in Section 504 leadership
Experience with computer-based documentation systems is required

Knowledge of Section 504 laws as well as local policies and procedures
Knowledge of technology
Knowledge of, and experience implementing, instructional accommodations
Knowledge of state assessment accommodations
Ability to interpret data
Skilled in working with computer platforms, including but not limited to, Google apps, Word documents and spreadsheets
Skilled in working in collaborative team-based environments
Skilled in working with, and presenting, to diverse populations of students, parents, and staff
Exercise good judgment in decision-making, especially in difficult circumstances
Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
Self-directed, detailed-minded problem solver