(K-12) Student Support Coach

Position Summary

The District Student Support Coach is a district-level leadership position responsible for developing, aligning, and supporting systems that address student behavior, social-emotional learning (SEL), and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) across secondary schools.

This role is centered on improving student outcomes by ensuring every student has access to consistent, high-quality behavioral and social-emotional supports across schools, while using data to respond to student needs and strengthen staff and leadership capacity. The position is not assigned to a single building, but instead works across schools to strengthen systems, reduce behavioral disruptions, increase instructional time, and enhance overall school culture.

Core Responsibilities

District Systems Leadership

• Lead the development, alignment, and continuous improvement of MTSS practices across schools
• Establish consistent Tier 1 and Tier 2 behavior and SEL frameworks district-wide
• Streamline MTSS processes, documentation, and intervention systems
• Collaborate with district leadership to ensure coherence in student support practices

Capacity Building & Coaching

• Coach building administrators and teacher leaders on behavior systems and MTSS implementation
• Support schools in strengthening Tier 1 universal expectations and Tier 2 interventions
• Model and support effective classroom behavior strategies when needed to build staff capacity
• Develop internal leadership within buildings to sustain systems over time

Professional Learning

• Design and deliver district-wide professional development on:
• De-escalation and behavior response strategies
• Social-emotional learning integration
• Effective classroom management and engagement
• Provide follow-up coaching and implementation support to ensure fidelity

Data & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor and analyze district-wide data (behavior referrals, attendance, climate surveys)
• Identify trends and gaps across schools and student groups
• Support data-based decision-making at both district and building levels
• Provide regular updates and recommendations to district leadership

Student Support Systems

• Collaborate with building teams to ensure effective support for high-needs students
• Support the coordination and effectiveness of Tier 2 interventions across schools
• Align efforts with counselors, at-risk coordinators, and administrative teams
• Participate in and support Student Assistance Team (SAT) structures as needed

Primary Outcomes

• Increased instructional time through reduced behavioral disruptions
• Improved student attendance across schools
• Consistent and positive school culture across buildings
• Strong, sustainable Tier 1 and Tier 2 systems
• Increased staff capacity to effectively support student behavior and SEL needs

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, counseling, leadership, or related field preferred but not required 
• Expertise in behavior, SEL, or MTSS
• Demonstrated leadership experience (instructional coaching, MTSS leadership, or administration)
• Strong knowledge of PBIS, MTSS frameworks, and trauma-informed practices

Key Competencies

• Systems thinking 
• Strong facilitation and adult coaching skills
• Data analysis and problem-solving
• Ability to lead change and build alignment across teams