SY 26-27 High School Student Support Services Coordinator

About the role

Join a mission‑aligned “Relationships‑First” team at School in the Square, where you will help lead the high school’s efforts to uphold high academic standards while addressing students’ social‑emotional needs. Reporting to the Principal and collaborating with the School Leadership Team, you will spearhead college‑ and career‑aligned academic and social development programs for students with disabilities and multilingual learners, use data to drive research‑based support, oversee co‑teaching vision, manage and coach IEP case‑management teachers, create supplemental support programs, and lead professional development focused on access, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead efforts to ensure high academic standards while focusing on the social‑emotional needs of all students.
• Implement a quality, college and career‑aligned academic and social development program for students with disabilities and multilingual learners.
• Use multiple sources of data to ensure students receive research‑based support and that intervention programs are implemented with fidelity.
• Monitor student achievement and partner with families in the work.
• Lead and implement the vision for co‑teaching.
• Manage and coach a team of teachers responsible for IEP case management and compliance.
• Create quality programs for students who need additional support.
• Lead professional development for teachers to create access for all learners, with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of full‑time experience as an impactful secondary special educator.
• Previous leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in an urban charter school setting strongly preferred.
• Master’s degree and New York State certification as a Teacher of Students with Disabilities or service provider.

Qualifications

• Evidence of deep knowledge of special education compliance and effective practice.

Skills

• Adept problem‑solver with critical thinking, strategic planning, and detailed data analysis abilities.
• Documented success coaching special educators and leading school‑wide systems to support students with disabilities and multilingual learners.
• Strong instructional leadership skills, including experience coaching teachers and leading professional development.
• Ability to use data to inform instruction and strengthen student outcomes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to equity and culturally responsive practice.
• Strategic, solutions‑focused thinker with strong communication and planning skills.
• Consummate coach and strong relationship builder who finds fulfillment in developing others.
• Familiar with restorative practices, anti‑racism education, culturally responsive and sustaining pedagogy, and trauma‑informed practices.
• Professional fluency in Spanish or experience with ESL/Dual Language teaching preferred.
• Proactive fast learner who thrives in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience using technology as both a management and instructional tool.
• High appreciation for and ability to work in and lead a diverse community.
• Team‑player capable of working collaboratively and independently, with proven ability to engage, enlist, and energize others; self‑initiate, determine a course of action, and make proposals for change when necessary.

Benefits

• 401(k) program with a 6% organizational match.
• 93% coverage of healthcare.
• Longevity bonus.
• Generous paid time off.
• Supportive work environment.
• Community‑rooted offerings: pantry partnership, Bachata Nights, multicultural festivals, and a reading initiative.

Pay

Expected salary range for this role is $90,000 - $110,000, depending on experience, level of education, required certifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role.