Job Posting Title:

504 Coordinator

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Hiring Department:

University of Texas Charter School

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

Texas

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Job Details:

General NotesYou will make a difference!

You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of students and colleagues. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll love working at UT High School. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Salaries that are highly competitive with the local ISD
• Eligibility for annual merit-based permanent salary increases
• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Paid sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card
• For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits

The University of Texas at Austin’s High School (UTHS) Special Purpose District provides programs and services to help high school students, teachers and families across Texas and the world. UTHS strives to help and assist students as they move along their educational pathways. As a proud member of the College of Education at the University of Texas at Austin, UTHS works to fill “gaps” in the Texas educational landscape and thrives in the service to others.

 
This position requires fingerprinting and successful completion of a background check

Purpose

The 504 Coordinator at UT High School (UTHS) is responsible for overseeing and ensuring compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 within a fully online K-12 school environment. This role requires expertise in virtual education accommodations, student accessibility, and remote collaboration with educators, families, and administrators. The coordinator will manage the identification, evaluation, and implementation of 504 plans, ensuring students receive appropriate accommodations to access their online coursework successfully.

Responsibilities

Ensure district-wide compliance with Section 504 policies and procedures within the virtual learning environment.

Develop, implement, and maintain UTHS-specific 504 guidelines, focusing on accessibility in asynchronous and synchronous online learning.

Stay up to date on state and federal regulations regarding 504 accommodations, ensuring alignment with UT High School policies.

Provide professional development and training for online instructors, counselors, and staff on 504 virtual accommodations and best practices.

Collaborate with curriculum teams and instructional designers to ensure online learning platforms and course materials are accessible for students with disabilities.

Manage the virtual evaluation process for students who may qualify for 504 accommodations.

Facilitate remote 504 committee meetings via video conferencing to determine eligibility and develop individualized accommodation plans.

Ensure that 504 plans address the unique needs of students in an online learning environment, such as assistive technology, flexible deadlines, captioning, text-to-speech tools, or modified test formats.

Collaborate with families and instructors to monitor and adjust accommodations as needed.

Serve as the primary liaison between UTHS, students, parents, and external agencies regarding 504 services in a virtual setting.

Provide guidance to families on their rights under Section 504 and how accommodations apply to online coursework.

Support virtual instructors in understanding and implementing accommodations in Canvas, Zoom, and other digital platforms.

Assist in resolving disputes or concerns related to 504 plans, acting as a mediator between families and school staff.

Maintain digital records of 504 plans, evaluations, and student accommodations using UT High School’s student information system.

Monitor student progress and accommodation effectiveness, making adjustments as needed to support student success in an online learning model.

Assist in state and federal compliance reporting related to Section 504.

Conduct regular audits and reviews to ensure consistency and effectiveness of virtual 504 accommodations.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in education, special education, school counseling, or a related field.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum 3-5 years of experience in education, with experience in virtual instruction, special programs, or student support services.

Salary Range

$57,000 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Hybrid role: Primarily remote with periodic in-person meetings in Austin, TX.

Work is performed using virtual tools and platforms, requiring a reliable internet connection and proficiency in digital communication tools.

May require occasional evening meetings to accommodate family schedules.

Occasional travel for compliance meetings, professional development, or staff training at UT High School’s Austin office.

Required Materials

Resume/CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisorLetter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.