What are the responsibilities and job description for the 1.0 FTE Student Support Coordinator position at Parker Middle School?
The Student Support Coordinator serves as a member of the school's student support team and works collaboratively with students, families, teachers, counselors, and administrators to promote a positive, safe, and supportive learning environment. The Coordinator provides proactive and responsive support to students experiencing academic, social, emotional, attendance, and school engagement challenges. Through relationship building, problem solving, and coordination of interventions, the Coordinator helps students successfully access their educational program and develop the skills necessary for success in school.
This is a licensed teaching position that reports to the Principal.
Student Support and Intervention
- Build positive relationships with students and serve as a trusted adult and student advocate.
- Provide direct support to students experiencing school adjustment, engagement, attendance, or behavioral challenges.
- Assist in the development and implementation of individualized student support plans.
- Monitor student progress and collaborate with school personnel to identify and address barriers to student success.
- Facilitate problem-solving and restorative conversations with students and families.
- Support student transitions, re-entry meetings, and other student support processes.
- Student Support, Collaboration, and School Climate
- Participate as a member of the school's student support team.
- Collaborate with teachers, counselors, administrators, families, and related service providers to identify and address barriers to student success.
- Serve as a liaison between school, home, and community resources to support student engagement and well-being.
- Promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive school culture through relationship-centered practices and proactive student support.
- Support schoolwide initiatives related to attendance, engagement, belonging, and positive school climate.
- Facilitate small groups, mentoring opportunities, check-in/check-out structures, restorative conversations, and other student support programs.
- Assist students in developing self-regulation, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills.
- Coordinate with community agencies and outside providers, as appropriate, to support student needs and strengthen student outcomes.
Data and Documentation
- Maintain accurate records related to student support activities.
- Monitor and analyze attendance, engagement, and other student support data.
- Assist school teams in identifying trends and implementing targeted interventions.
- Prepare reports and documentation as required.
Additional Responsibilities
- Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school improvement initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal that are consistent with the responsibilities of the position.
Basic Qualifications
- Massachusetts educator licensure as a Teacher, School Counselor, School Adjustment Counselor, or other appropriate DESE license.
- Demonstrated experience working with middle school students.
- Knowledge of adolescent development and effective student support practices.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with students, families, and staff.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting student attendance, engagement, and school adjustment initiatives.
- Training or experience in restorative practices, conflict resolution, positive behavioral supports, or social-emotional learning.
- Experience facilitating student groups and interventions.
- Experience working in a diverse school community.
Salary : $61,044 - $114,431