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Job Description: The Student Support Services Coordinator is part of the Student Services Team and reports to the Director of Student Services. They will work hand in hand across the school to execute high quality special education programming that supports all learners to achieve academic and social-emotional progress. The Student Support Services Coordinatorworks in partnership with the Director of Student Services to enhance special education, English Language Learners and and additional student support programming for all students enrolled at Conservatory Lab Charter School through implementation of a continuum of programming, purposeful academic intervention and related services to improve academic and life outcomes for students with disabilities. The Student Services Coordinator is responsible for increasing the leadership capacity of school-based leaders by deepening everyones subject matter expertise, compliance to state and federal IDEA regulations and supporting the implementation of the CLCS vision for Special Education.

The Student Services Coordinator willCoach and develop ( i.e., observations, feedback, evaluations) Student Support Specialists including but not limited to: Learning Specialists, Interventionists, and other Related Service Providers. Support the development of the Student Services Team by engaging in walk-throughs, student work analysis protocols, leading and monitoring team meetings, supporting PD implementation, and moreEnsure that everyone is creating equitable experiences for all students by increasing support in high-needs classrooms where needed. Analyze data and student work from major assessments with instructional leaders to make recommendations about responding to misconceptions and implementing instructional next steps.Serve as a point person for the instructional, compliance, and programmatic elements for the caseload of students assigned. Champion the vision of inclusive education for all students enrolled at CLCS.

This includes supporting teams to ensure students are in their least restrictive environment and providing meaningful opportunities to engage with grade-level peers both academically and socially. Monitor programs, including instruction, to ensure that students make progress towards individual and grade wide goals and make and communicate changes and improvements to content as needed.Monitor and support in the implementation of school wide systems and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable state law and regulations. Effectively communicate areas for improvement to teams. Provide specific modifications to curriculum and assessments for students with disabilities K-12 as needed.Review and respond to assessment data by deploying coaching support to places most in need and/or making adjustments and modifications to curriculum materials.Lead professional development for leaders and teachers in accordance with the annual professional development strategy.Embrace and develop skill in a wide range and methods of professional development and coaching, including real-time feedback, co-teaching and model teaching, observation and debrief, etc.Lead or support meetings,including student support team meetings, content team meetings with learning specialists and IEP meetings.Engage in research and professional development opportunities within and outside of the team, to continuously grow and develop our teams knowledge based, spread best practices, and improve on our collective coaching and leadership skills.

Collaborate with other members of the Student Support Services team Participate in routine meetings with the Student Support Services team, to solve tactical matters, engage in strategic work together, build content knowledge and drive program alignment, etc. Participate in routine and/or schedule ad hoc meetings School Leaders, and APs, to solve tactical matters, engage in strategic work together, and respond to the most pressing needs of our school. Work with the English Learner Coordinator to ensure compliance and support with English Language LearnersPrepare detailed reports to monitor compliance and respond to reporting requirements for special education, English Learner services, and civil rights requirements as outlined by the Department of Elementary and Secondary EducationOther duties as assigned by the Head of School and/or the Director of Student Support ServicesQualificationsSpecial Education License 3+ special education teaching experience Leadership experienceExceptional special education content knowledge and alignment to our special education visionStrong data analysis skills: can look at an assessment and data set (including sets of student work), diagnose challenges, and immediately recommend clear next steps for instructional leaders and/or teachers.Presence and gravitas: can command the attention of a room when delivering feedback, explaining data, or leading professional development.Responsiveness, service orientation, and ability to invest and inspire othersExcellent communication skills Proactiveness FlexibilityThe Coordinator of Student Support Services is a twelve month position. Salary is comenstae with experience

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