Student Supports Coordinator

$25.27 - $27.47 / hour

Position Summary: The Student Supports Coordinator will focus on creating and aligning interventions with student needs and behaviors, utilizing restorative and equitable practices. The position is in a Community Middle School in the Bronx, working collaboratively with Children’s Aid and the school staff.

Essential Duties

• Understand and promote the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures.
• Maintain a school-wide behavior and attendance tracking system.
• Assign interventions based on data from the behavior tracking system.
• Create a behavior plan for Tier 2 and Tier 3 students.
• Progress monitor interventions and student’s behavior plans.
• Work with Success Mentors and school staff to address students’ needs.
• Facilitate Tier 1, 2, and 3 restorative interventions, including individual and social skills groups.
• Work with the Social Worker, Parent Coordinator and other school personnel to connect students and families to appropriate resources.
• Actively participate in Attendance, PBIS (Positive Behavior System of Support) and MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Support) Team.
• Assist in the planning and execution of student and parent events and meetings.
• Attend all appropriate meetings and professional development opportunities.
• Support with monitoring the hallways and cafeteria.
• Regularly conduct outreach to parents and guardians regarding behavior and attendance.
• Perform other tasks as needed that align with the Community School strategy.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required OR High-School Diploma/GED and 2-3 years of relevant experience in student services required.
• 1-2 years of experience in a school setting preffered.
  
  

Key Competencies

• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft products, Google Suite and ability to learn other online platforms.
• Remain positive and energetic while working with a high-needs population.
• Willingness to work with an academic, social-economic and culturally diverse population.
  
  

It is the policy of Children's Aid to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Children's Aid will not to tolerate discrimination, harassment or retaliation on any basis, including race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, gender/sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, caregiver status, military status, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest or conviction record, credit history, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Children’s Aid is committed to complying with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Children’s Aid will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner and will take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. Children’s Aid prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

The incumbent is expected to work a schedule, whether in-person or hybrid, as determined by the department's needs to facilitate effective collaboration with the team. This flexibility is essential for maintaining seamless communication, fostering teamwork, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department's processes. The position's requirements are subject to periodic review and adjustment based on organizational needs and changes in work dynamics.