What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Services Coordinator (2026-2027 School Year) position at Indian Prairie School District 204?
Description: Perform functions to coordinate various programs for the building and to assist the Principal in establishing and maintaining a safe, positive and academically focused environment. This is a Full time 1.0 FTE Position. Position start date: August 2026.
Job Summary
Education, Licensure, Qualification Profile
Illinois Professional Educator License, General Administrative endorsement preferred
Successful completion of the prequalification program provided or approved by the Illinois State Board of Education for evaluation of certified staff. The Student Services Coordinator's position is expressly contingent upon the Student Services Coordinator successfully completing such a prequalification program prior to September 1 of the school term, and maintaining the qualification throughout the remainder of the school term. The Student Services Coordinator may be removed from the Student Services Coordinator position if the Student Services Coordinator fails to successfully complete the prequalification program by September 1, and/or fails to remain properly qualified to evaluate certified personnel.
Rate of Pay and Benefits: Salary is commensurate with education and experience and will be determined by the new Collective Bargaining Agreement, which is currently under negotiation (effective July 1, 2026). To establish a baseline, the current IPEA Salary and Stipend Schedule 2025-2026.pdf and benefits as outlined in current contract IPEA Agreement 2022-2026.pdf are available for review.
Working Conditions: Elementary School.
Selection Procedure: Qualified candidates will be contacted by the appropriate building administrator.
Job Summary
- Coordinate special education and early intervention programs within the building: create the meeting calendar, distribute conference notices, collect and complete required documentation and attend meetings.
- Consult with students, staff and parents on behavioral issues resulting in discipline, determine and communicate follow-up course of action or solutions.
- Coordinate and supervise lunchroom and recess staff and procedures. Hire, train and evaluate personnel.
- Coordinate the orientation and indoctrination of new students and parents.
- Coordinate diagnostic, placement and achievement testing: obtain materials, coordinate times and locations, conduct testing, collect and organize materials and analyze results.
- Communicate gifted program eligibility to parents and students and act as liaison for questions or concerns.
- Actively participate and or lead problem solving teams. Provide data and feed back for positive behavior interventions system. Recommend problem solving methods.
- Provide counsel and advice to staff on issues relating to curriculum.
- Participate in the evaluation process for both licensed and classified staff as directed by the principal.
- Act as liaison to transportation and lunch vendors.
- Establish a safe atmosphere conducive to a positive learning environment. Act as role model on appropriate behaviors ensuring social and emotional development is progressing normally.
Education, Licensure, Qualification Profile
Illinois Professional Educator License, General Administrative endorsement preferred
Successful completion of the prequalification program provided or approved by the Illinois State Board of Education for evaluation of certified staff. The Student Services Coordinator's position is expressly contingent upon the Student Services Coordinator successfully completing such a prequalification program prior to September 1 of the school term, and maintaining the qualification throughout the remainder of the school term. The Student Services Coordinator may be removed from the Student Services Coordinator position if the Student Services Coordinator fails to successfully complete the prequalification program by September 1, and/or fails to remain properly qualified to evaluate certified personnel.
Rate of Pay and Benefits: Salary is commensurate with education and experience and will be determined by the new Collective Bargaining Agreement, which is currently under negotiation (effective July 1, 2026). To establish a baseline, the current IPEA Salary and Stipend Schedule 2025-2026.pdf and benefits as outlined in current contract IPEA Agreement 2022-2026.pdf are available for review.
Working Conditions: Elementary School.
Selection Procedure: Qualified candidates will be contacted by the appropriate building administrator.