Student Support Services Coordinator

About the role

The Student Support Services Coordinator promotes student success across King's Schools, serving students in Pre-K through 8th grade. The coordinator helps ensure continuity and consistency in student services across campuses while providing a caring and responsive experience.

Responsibilities

• Educate students in a manner consistent with, and reflective of, the Christian tenets of the Statement of Faith and the CCC, including the incorporation of these shared Christian religious beliefs and conduct into all student curricula (sometimes referred to as integrating faith and learning, or integration of a biblical worldview) and programming.
• Teach a biblical worldview that is integrated into all curriculum and activities.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the Bible and application of a biblical worldview to subject matter and Dean of Students conduct as a minister in our school community.
• Through godly leadership, engage and inspire the academic, spiritual and emotional growth of students.
• Be ready and available to lead staff devotionals and staff prayer.
• Write and maintain Student Plans for Success (SPS) for students with identified learning needs.
• Review educational evaluations, assessment data, and diagnostic reports to identify student needs and recommend supports.
• Ensure that all relevant assessment and evaluation documentation is collected, maintained, and available to support student planning and services.
• Provide consultation regarding accommodations, instructional support, and progress monitoring.
• Serve as a collaborative member of student support meetings on each campus.
• Promote continuity of student services by assisting with transitions between campuses.
• Oversee the administration of MAP assessments, including scheduling, coordination, communication, testing procedures, and the assessment of prospective students.
• Administer Woodcock-Johnson assessments and facilitate conferences regarding assessment results.
• Support early learning interventions through student observations and evaluations.
• Serve as a liaison between King's Schools and public-school districts regarding evaluations and special education services, helping families navigate available public school services and support processes.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and secure student records in accordance with school policies and applicable legal requirements.
• Contribute to professional learning opportunities and resources related to student services, accommodations, learning differences, and best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• CHRIST CENTERED: Belief that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior. Is a committed Christian who is dedicated to continued spiritual growth and development as evidenced through a growing personal walk with God (e.g. daily spiritual rhythms of prayer, fellowship, Bible study, etc.). Prayerfully seeks God’s will in their own lives and in their ministry at CRISTA. Engages our ministry including staff and colleagues through prayer, participation in spiritual practices, leading devotionals and other spiritual practices. Affirms, aligns with and supports CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Statement (CCC). Demonstrates the values of a CRISTA leader.
• EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education or related Special Education experience. Experience Exemplary oral and written communication skills. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of MTSS framework, intervention practices and student support processes. Training and experience administering the Woodcock Johnson assessment is preferred.
• LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION: Maintain professional certification and endorsements as required by King’s Schools and the State of Washington. CPR/First Aid/AED Training.
• SOFTWARE / EQUIPMENT KNOWLEDGE: Microsoft Suite, including Teams, Office 365. One Drive, FACTS, NWEA Map Growth Assessment.

Preferred Qualifications

• EDUCATION: Master’s degree in Special Education from accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent. Experience At least two years of teaching and one year of experience as an educational specialist. LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION: Teaching Certificate.

Benefits

Health Insurance, Retirement Plans with CRISTA match, Family Care, Paid Holidays, PTO, Tuition Discount at King’s Schools.