Student Success Coordinator (MS/HS)

TITLE: Student Success Coordinator (MS/HS)
REPORTS TO: MS/HS Principal

Position Purpose

The Student Success Coordinator supports students in developing the academic, behavioral, emotional, and self-regulation skills necessary for success in school and beyond. This position oversees and delivers programming within the district's Resiliency Room for 7-12-grade students and the At-Risk Program, providing structured academic, behavioral, and social-emotional supports for students experiencing challenges that impact learning, while helping them remain connected to school and progress toward graduation. The Student Success Coordinator also provides direction and oversight of support staff assigned to these programs to ensure consistent, effective student support services. This role maintains high expectations, fosters strong relationships, and collaborates closely with teachers, administrators, counselors, special education staff, families, and community partners to support student growth and engagement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Student Support & Intervention

• Provide direct academic, behavioral, and social-emotional support to students participating in the Resiliency Room and At Risk Programming. 
• Support students in developing self-regulation, conflict resolution, coping, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Implement behavior intervention plans, accommodations, and individualized supports as appropriate
• Facilitate restorative conversations and reflection opportunities with students
• Help students successfully transition back to the classroom environment following behavioral or emotional escalations
• Monitor and document student progress, attendance, behaviors, interventions, and supports
• Build meaningful relationships that increase student engagement, accountability, and connection to school

At Risk & Academic Programming

• Oversee and coordinate the district's At-Risk Program
• Monitor student progress toward graduation requirements and course completion
• Support students in maintaining academic progress and developing organizational and executive functioning skills
• Assist students in goal setting, time management, and completion of coursework
• Collaborate with counselors and administrators to identify students needing intervention and support
• Coordinate Summer Credit Recovery programming

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate with administrators, counselors, teachers, AEA staff, special education staff, and families to support student success
• Participate in problem-solving teams, IEP meetings, 504 meetings, MTSS processes, and behavior planning meetings as needed
• Participate in the building leadership teams to support school improvement initiatives. 
• Maintain consistent communication with parents/guardians regarding student progress, supports, and interventions
• Help foster positive relationships between students, staff, and families
• Support district initiatives aligned to student growth, engagement, and the Portrait of a Saber competencies

Learning Environment

• Maintain a calm, structured, safe, and supportive environment for students
• Use proactive classroom management and de-escalation strategies
• Promote accountability while preserving student dignity and relationships
• Encourage resiliency, responsibility, and student ownership of learning and behavior
• Create systems and routines that support consistency and student success

Program Coordination & Supervision

• Coordinate and oversee daily operations of the Resiliency Room and At Risk Program
• Provide direction, support, and supervision to associates and support staff assigned to student success programming
• Help establish consistent expectations, procedures, and interventions within the program
• Collaborate with administration regarding staffing, scheduling, student needs, and program effectiveness
• Support training and implementation of behavior supports, de-escalation strategies, and student intervention practices
• Assist with staff professional learning by helping plan and facilitate professional development aligned to the district's at-risk goals. 

Additional Duties

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent. 
• This position follows the certified teachers' contract with an additional 25 days.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Desired Characteristics

The Ideal Candidate:

• Builds strong, trusting relationships with students
• Remains calm, patient, and solution-oriented under pressure
• Believes all students can grow and succeed
• Demonstrates flexibility, empathy, consistency, and professionalism
• Works collaboratively with staff and families
• Balances accountability with compassion and support
• Maintains high expectations while helping students navigate challenges and setbacks

Physical Requirements

• Ability to supervise students in a variety of school settings
• Ability to respond appropriately in crisis situations
• Ability to move throughout the building and campus as needed

Qualifications/Experience

• Valid Iowa teaching license required
• Special Education endorsement preferred
• Experience working with students with behavioral, emotional, or academic needs preferred
• Experience supporting alternative programming, credit recovery, or at-risk students preferred
• CPI, de-escalation, trauma-informed practices, restorative practices, or similar training preferred
• Strong relationship-building, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all situations

Education

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university in Special Education or related disciple applicable to teaching assignments
• Masters Degree in related areas preferred.

FLSA Status:   Exempt

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job skills and functions, subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.