Student Services Coordinator

Primary Purpose:

The Coordinator of Student Services provides leadership, coordination, and support to ensure the effective delivery of student support programs across K–12 campuses. This position works closely with school leaders, counselors, and community partners to promote the academic, social-emotional, and behavioral success of all students. Collect, assess and analyze individual student and campus information in order to provide resources to campus administrative teams. The coordinator ensures compliance with state and federal regulations while supporting the district’s mission to provide safe, inclusive, and equitable learning environments.

Qualifications

Education/Certification:

Masters Degree in Counseling, Educational Leadership, or related field required School Counseling or Administration certificate preferred.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge/experience in crisis prevention/intervention preferred

Understanding of emotional and developmental disorders of childhood

Ability to interpret data from educational evaluations

Strong facilitation and active listening skills

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Ability to work with other professionals in leadership as well as collaborative roles

Ability to provide staff development training as well as training to parents

Thorough understanding of school operations

Experience:

Minimum of three years of experience in leadership role

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Collaborate with campus administrator and district leadership to develop, implement, and monitor student services programs.
2. Demonstrate knowledge in health services, safety, and counseling programs.
3. Facilitate staff development in the student services areas.
4. Assist in the development and review of policies and procedures related to student discipline, attendance, mental health services, and crisis response,
5. Support campuses in managing critical incidents, including threat assessments, crisis response, and reentry planning.
6. Advocate for equitable access to services for students from diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities, English learners, and students experiencing homelessness or foster care placement.
7. Collaborative with the MTSS Coordinator and Director of Counseling to align counseling, emotional, behavioral, mental health, and other student support services withing the district’s Whole Childe Guidelines and other district initiatives.
8. Support campuses in connecting counseling services and other student supports to identified needs through the MTSS process, including assisting campus teams in identifying appropriate Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 supports and coordinating referrals and resources as needed.
9. Provide consultation and problem-solving support to campus administrators, counselors, and student support teams related to student behavioral, emotional, mental health, attendance, and other non-academic needs, while coordinating with the appropriate district department or program.
10. Analyze student services data (e.g., attendance, behavior, counseling, safety referrals, health services data) to identify trends, assess program effectiveness, and inform decision-making.
11. Oversee efforts of Truancy/Attendance Specialists

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional districtwide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Occasional districtwide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.