FY27 High School Student Services Coordinator (5040)

Westborough Public Schools is seeking a dynamic
High School Student Services Coordinator
to join the High School administrative team
beginning in the 2026-2027 school year

Westborough High School is seeking a dedicated Student Services Coordinator who is passionate about special education and committed to fostering student growth within the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). If you are an experienced educator or administrator who excels at navigating challenging situations and possesses the communication skills to inspire educators in working toward common goals, we want you to join our student services team.

In this role, you will act as an essential bridge between staff, families, and administration, ensuring our students receive the support necessary to access their education and make meaningful progress. Key responsibilities include providing direct staff supervision alongside the Building Principal; championing the IEP Team process and ensuring full compliance with IDEA and all applicable state and federal laws and regulations; facilitating productive, solutions-oriented conversations with staff and families; designing and supporting creative, responsive programming to meet diverse student needs; expertly managing complex matters with professionalism and sound judgment; and cultivating strong, positive connections with all stakeholders to create a unified support system for student success.

Job Title:                        Student Services Coordinator (K-12)

Reports to:                     Director of Student Services and Building Principal

Department:                   Student Services

School year and days:    199 days (184 teacher days 15 additional days) 

FLSA Status:                   Exempt, Administrator Union

Salary Range:                 Administrator Salary Scale

                                        (salary for 194 days, plus 5 additional days at per diem rate)

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Education: Master’s degree from an accredited college/university in a related field
  
• Professional Certification: MA DESE licensure in Special Education Administration
• Minimum of three years as a Student Services Coordinator or Team Chair preferred
• CORI, SORI and Fingerprinting: All appointments are conditional based on a satisfactory CORI, SORI and SAFIS Background Check per 603 CMR 51.00. 
• Specialized Knowledge: Understanding of IEP process and of special education regulations, child development, curriculum frameworks, growth mindset, inclusive practices, cultural proficiency, anti-bias instruction, co-teaching, social-emotional learning, technology integration.

EXPERIENCE:

• Facilitate IEP meetings, ensuring collaborative team decision-making, family engagement, and compliance with IDEA requirements and procedural timelines
• Ensure compliance with IDEA and Massachusetts special education regulations, including IEP development, implementation, documentation, and BSEA processes
• Create and oversee special education programming for students with a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and learning needs
• Promote inclusive practices aligned with Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) principles through strategic programming, scheduling, and staffing decisions
• Supervise and evaluate staff to support instructional effectiveness, compliance, and program quality
• Support Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) to improve academic, behavioral, and social-emotional outcomes
• Use student data to inform programming, placement, and intervention decisions
• Collaborate with families, educators, and related service providers to support student needs and educational planning

SKILLS:

• Strong knowledge of special education law, compliance, and procedural safeguards
• Proficient in ESPED, student information systems (SIS), and Google Workspace
• Data-driven problem solving and decision-making
• Clear and effective communication with diverse stakeholders
• Strong organization and ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments
• Instructional leadership grounded in current research and best practices
• Ability to lead change and build staff capacity

CENTRAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB (MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO):

• Create and maintain a supportive, inclusive learning environment that reflects student diversity and promotes equitable access in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
• Lead and facilitate IEP meetings, ensuring effective collaboration with families and staff and maintaining accurate, timely documentation and compliance requirements
• Ensure compliance with IDEA and Massachusetts special education regulations, including procedural timelines and documentation requirements
• Monitor and support IEP implementation in collaboration with school leaders and staff to ensure access to curriculum through differentiated instruction and assessment
• Collaborate with building leadership to develop master schedules and student placements aligned with LRE requirements
• Promote and support effective co-teaching practices and strengthen collaboration between general and special education staff
• Collaborate with district wide Student Services Coordinators to ensure alignment of processes, procedures, and programming across schools to promote consistency and continuity of services
• Stay current with changes in special education law, regulations, and best practices to ensure ongoing compliance and effective implementation
• Use student data to inform programming, placement, and intervention decisions
• Plan and facilitate professional development to support instructional practice, inclusion, and compliance, including licensure requirements
• Participate in school-based and district-wide committees to support continuous improvement initiatives
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with families, staff, and community partners
• Perform other related duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The Student Services Coordinator has supervisory responsibilities for special education teachers, educational support professionals, related service providers, and other staff as assigned in conjunction with the building Principal. Evaluates all special education teachers in collaboration with the principal. 

SALARY AND BENEFITS: 

Salary and benefits, for permanent benefits eligible staff, are per the contract between the Westborough School Committee and the Westborough Administrators.

The Westborough Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other class protected by law.

Revised 4/21/2026