Student Services Coordinator

Were building something. We need someone who wants to build with us.

Next year were launching a new vision for student programming and we need aStudent Services Coordinator whos ready to hit the ground isnt a settle in slowly role. Its a leadership position for someone whos energizedby meaningful work isnt afraid to roll up their sleeves and genuinely cares about thestudents and staff who make these programs what they are.

The Student Services Coordinator reports directly to the Director of Student Services and overseesthe daily operations of three distinct programs:

• RISE Academy Our alternative school for students identified with emotional disturbance. Youll ensure day-to-day operations staffing and programming are meeting students academic and emotional needs.
• Alternative School A half-day credit recovery program for high school students. Youll keep this program structured focused and moving students forward.
• SITE Program Our transition program for students with disabilities delivering vocational training and life skills instruction. Youll work with staff and community partners to maintain and grow opportunities for students.

• Oversee daily operations across all three programs and keep them running effectively
• Coach support and give direct feedback to program staff
• Monitor enrollment attendance and student progress and use that data to make decisions
• Identify problems and act on them without waiting to be asked
• Communicate clearly and consistently with the Director of Student Services
• Have direct professional conversations with staff families and stakeholders when students needs require it
• Collaborate with building administrators special education teams counselors and outside agencies
• Manage scheduling documentation reporting and compliance requirements
• Contribute actively to the ongoing growth of each program

Required:

• Bachelors degree in education special education social work counseling or related field
• At least 3 years of experience in a school setting preferably in alternative or special education
• Knowledge of special education law and best practices particularly for students with emotional disturbance and transition-age youth
• Experience supervising or supporting staff
• Strong communication organizational and interpersonal skills

Preferred:

• Masters degree in education leadership special education or related field
• Prior experience as a coordinator department chair or administrator
• Familiarity with credit recovery programs and transition frameworks
• Existing relationships with community-based vocational or transition partners

Credentials matter but so does character. The right person for this role is:

• A self-starter who takes initiative and moves things forward and who also knows how to take direction and execute on someone elses vision
• A genuine collaborator who builds real relationships with staff and colleagues and gets things done with people not just at them
• Direct and professional when hard conversations are needed you dont avoid them you handle them well
• Energized by the work you bring purpose and pride to what you do and it shows
• Invested in people you care about growing these programs and supporting the staff who run them

Were not looking to maintain the status quo were actively growing and reimagining what student servicescan look like. If you want to step into a role where your work will have a real visible impact on studentsand programs from day one this is it.

Questions: Please contact Rachel Krauss Director of Student Services at

Required Experience:

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