Student Supports Coordinator

Position Summary

The Student Supports Coordinator will focus on creating and aligning interventions with student needs and behaviors, utilizing restorative and equitable practices. The position is in a Community Middle School in the Bronx, working collaboratively with Children’s Aid and the school staff.

Essential Duties

• Understand and promote the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures.
• Maintain a school-wide behavior and attendance tracking system.
• Assign interventions based on data from the behavior tracking system.
• Create a behavior plan for Tier 2 and Tier 3 students.
• Progress monitor interventions and student’s behavior plans.
• Work with Success Mentors and school staff to address students’ needs.
• Facilitate Tier 1, 2, and 3 restorative interventions, including individual and social skills groups.
• Work with the Social Worker, Parent Coordinator and other school personnel to connect students and families to appropriate resources.
• Actively participate in Attendance, PBIS (Positive Behavior System of Support) and MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Support) Teams.
• Affiliate with the planning and execution of student and parent events and meetings.
• Attend all appropriate meetings and professional development opportunities.
• Support with monitoring the hallways and cafeteria.
• Regularly conduct outreach to parents and guardians regarding behavior and attendance.
• Perform other tasks as needed that align with the Community School strategy.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required OR High-School Diploma/GED and 2-3 years of relevant experience in student services required.
• 1-2 years of experience in a school setting preferred.

Key Competencies

• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft products, Google Suite and able to learn other online platforms.
• Remain positive and energetic while working with a high-needs population.
• Willingness to work with an academic, social-economic and culturally diverse population.