Americans with Disabilities Act; ADA) Facilities Coordinator

General Definition of Work

The ADA facilities coordinator, under general supervision, performs moderately complex work with minimal decision-making discretion ensuring the district compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Position investigates facilities, participates in planning and construction of schools and capital projects, coordinates accommodations at school sites as needed, and recommends regulation changes in support of district policies and practices to guarantee equal opportunity in all services and facilities.

Employee performs district-level work to carry out Board of Education policies under the direction of the facilities use and planning director.

The ADA facilities coordinator, under general supervision, performs moderately complex work with minimal decision-making discretion ensuring the district compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Position investigates facilities, participates in planning and construction of schools and capital projects, coordinates accommodations at school sites as needed, and recommends regulation changes in support of district policies and practices to guarantee equal opportunity in all services and facilities.

Employee performs district-level work to carry out Board of Education policies under the direction of the facilities use and planning director.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary NC 12/Full-time, 12 months

Director of Design and Program Management

The normal place of work is on the premises used by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Charlotte
- Mecklenburg Schools reserves the right to require you to work at such other place(s) as it may reasonably require from time to time.

• Adhere to all state, federal, and local laws, policies, and procedures
• Coordinate and monitor district-wide compliance with Title II of the ADA
• Identifies barriers to accessibility, and recommends remedial action to determine if facilities comply with federal and state laws regarding accessibility requirements
• Collaborate on all new and altered buildings and facilities, to ensure compliance with ADA Standards for accessible design
• Serve as the district's primary contact and liaison regarding ADA compliance questions, concerns and initiatives
• Conduct site visits, as requested and needed, to evaluate compliance related to accessibility and building or program access
• Coordinate, conduct, and implement district-wide evaluation of programs, services, and activities to ensure ADA compliance and accessibility for all students, staff, and visitors
• Receive, investigate, and evaluate requests for accommodation and modification for access to the physical facilities of schools and campuses, their playgrounds, athletic fields and stadiums, and administrative facilities
• Collaborate to promote and implement accommodations for captioning of Board meetings and purchase of captioned media for classroom use
• Work in collaboration with departments on district ADA training needs and training
• Support staff training and awareness campaigns to ensure district-wide understanding of ADA requirements
• Participate in meetings for the purpose of providing guidance and assistance regarding compliance issues
• Update disability rights advocates, as requested, on the district's ADA compliance process and initiatives
• Prepare the district's notice of intent to comply with the ADA and update it annually
• Ass…