EST Coordinator (0.2)

South Burlington School District

Position Description

Job Title: Educational Support Team (EST) Coordinator

Location: Assigned District School

Job Group: Teacher

Reports To: Principal

Summary: The EST Coordinator functions as the leader of the multi-disciplinary team ensuring data-based decisions and goal-oriented plans for all qualified students. Provides building-based support to teachers in the implementation of Educational Support Plans (ESP) for students; coordinates meetings; manages the data base of student plans, and maintains and appropriately accesses school-based resources as available.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Other duties may be assigned)

• Provides support and oversight for the school’s EST by:

• Reviewing referrals and collecting requisite data and information from teachers, parent/guardians, and other school community members.
• Working with EST members to monitor, review, and revise student EST plans to ensure that each ESP has specific, measurable, appropriate and time-limited goals and that suggested program supports and accommodations are effective.
• Coordinating and facilitating meetings, and recording EST meeting minutes.
• Maintaining the EST student data base including: current student lists, due dates for ESP review, and grade level reports. Enters student information, records meeting minutes, and team communications. Keeps current records of EST actions including: referrals, written plans, and timelines to help with individual progress and systemic interventions.
• Serving as a resource to teachers in identifying student data sources, goal development, and school-based resources.
• Developing and providing records, reports, and related assignments to the building principal, promptly and efficiently.
• Remains current on assigned subject matter by seeking and participating in opportunities for professional growth. Actively engages in all EST meetings and in external trainings as needed or requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s Degree with a Valid Vermont Teaching License.

Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to apply current research and theory to instructional program; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships others; skilled in oral and written communication. Demonstrates ability to adjust to and use new approaches in the performance of his/her duties.