District Specialized Services Coordinator [SY25-26]
District Specialized Services Coordinator [SY25-26]
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District Specialized Services Coordinator
The District Specialized Services Coordinator supports the identification of students enrolled at Malden Public Schools who as a result of various experiences and barriers require access to additional support and accommodations in order to be successful in school.
The District Specialized Services Coordinator functions as the districts coordinator of 504 accommodation plans leads the districts partnerships with child welfare organizations including the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and coordinates services for students identified as homeless or at-risk for homelessness.
Responsibilities for this position include:
- Schedule coordinate and run 504 meetings.
- Develop student 504 plans in the districts platform for students who qualify.
- Facilitate communication between school family and community stakeholders to support the development of 504 plans for students.
- Provide professional learning to MPS staff regarding the development of 504 plans eligibility requirements timelines for plan development etc.
- Ensure that MPS is in compliance with relevant State and Federal guidelines regarding 504 plans.
- Act as the Malden Public Schools point of contact for students in the Department of Children and Families (DCF) custody.
- Ensure that communication protocols are adopted at all MPS schools to define the scope and frequency of contact between DCF and MPS schools.
- Coordinate and manage transportation services for homeless students who require transportation to Malden Public Schools.
- Collaborate with the Department of Children and Families on Best Interest Determinations (BID) processes.
- Lead Malden Public Schools McKinney-Vento Homelessness Services.
- Coordinate with building administrator teams to develop and implement tiered supports for students experiencing homelessness or child welfare issues.
- Collaborate on writing grants
- Other responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Student Services and Program Managers
Position Requirements:
- Current Massachusetts license in the area of Moderate/Severe Disabilities School Adjustment Counselor or Guidance Counselor.
- Demonstrated experience managing 504 Accommodation Plan development.
- Documented experience collaborating with Child Welfare Agencies.
- Previous experience with youth Homelessness services.
- Demonstrated organizational skills.
Reports to: Asst. Supt of Student Services Program Managers.
Salary:Commensurate with Malden Public Schoolsteacher salary schedule.
To Apply:Submit letter of interest highlighting qualifications for the position via School Spring
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
