Student Services Coordinator

Excelsior Village Academies; Stockbridge (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive health benefits

Professional development resources

Equipment and supplies provided

Job summary

Excelsior Village Academies in Stockbridge, GA, is looking for a dedicated Student Services Coordinator to provide support services ensuring academic and personal success for students. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in special education and will lead the implementation of student programs while collaborating closely with teachers and families.

This full-time role requires a master’s degree, relevant teaching experience, and an unwavering belief in students’ potential. Competitive compensation and health benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• At least three years teaching experience with proven track record of elevating student achievement.
• Experience coaching teachers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate staff professional development in special education.
• Implement IEPs and manage related services.
• Create, implement, and review 504 plans.
• Ensure compliance with Department of Education regulations.

Skills

Full-time classroom experience

Special education teaching

Exceptional organizational skills

Commitment to student achievement

Education

Master’s degree

Special education certification

Job description

Job Overview

Excelsior Village Academies, Inc. is seeking a highly organized and dedicated individual to serve as our Student Services Coordinator. In this role, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive support services to our students, ensuring their academic and personal success. As the coordinator, you will play a critical role in establishing and implementing student support programs, collaborating with teachers, staff, and families to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Requirements

• Acts as primary administrative lead over all school special education matters
• Supports implementation of federal programs
• Overseeing special education budgeting and reporting
• Supports gifted education and related services

Key Functions and Roles

• Coordinate staff professional development in the areas of special education, 504s, tiered system of support, ESOL, and other related services
• Support the SETSS teachers, ESOL teachers, integrated co‑teachers, and other instructional staff
• Implement IEPs and manage the provision of direct services by related service providers approved by the Georgia Department of Education
• Prepare student individualized education plans in consultation with staff and families to ensure success for all scholars
• Create, implement, and review 504 plans in consultation with staff and families to ensure success for all scholars
• Serve as the school's primary contact with the Department of Education's Office of Special Education, managing the relationship and ensuring school compliance, maintaining accurate and up‑to‑date records
• Design differentiated instruction, including small group instruction, and administer rigorous, standards‑based assessments to support students needing special services
• Ensure that all teachers understand and implement classroom accommodations and modifications required by IEPs and 504 plans
• Collaborate with certified special education professionals and counselors to share best practices and resolve school‑based crises expeditiously
• Ensure that all staff implement and monitor at‑risk tiered support through weekly data‑driven meetings and planning sessions, coordinating professional development of special education
• Utilize formal and informal assessment data to drive instruction and ensure student mastery of standards
• Create and maintain strong relationships with students and families
• Partner with the dean of instruction, dean of students, and student services teams to ensure that all students, including those with exceptionalities, have access and support needed to achieve
• Plan, execute, and monitor grade‑level RTB Tier 1 and Tier 2 meetings and processes, including progress monitoring and individual student plan implementation
• Actively participate in grade‑level meetings, student support team meetings, RTI/RTB meetings, collaborative planning, and professional development, including an annual summer institute
• Take on additional responsibilities that drive the achievement of targeted academic and cultural results

Staff and Reporting Relationships

The student services coordinator reports to the head of school, collaborates with the dean of students and dean of instruction, works closely with Excelsior Village Academies staff, and participates as a member of the school leadership team.

Skills and Traits

• Full‑time classroom experience with a demonstrated track record of propelling students’ academic growth and mastery
• At least two years of teaching as a special education teacher with a proven track record of elevating student achievement, preferably in urban schools
• Unwavering belief that all students can achieve at high levels and that scholars with disabilities are as capable of greatness as general‑education scholars
• Commitment to preparing all students for college and/or careers with a “can‑do” attitude and teamwork
• Record of producing dramatic student achievement gains as a teacher
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Commitment to education standards, statewide testing, and accountability
• Prepared to invest in building relationships with students
• Hard‑working, willing to take feedback, and engaged in continuous self‑improvement

Qualifications

• At least three years teaching experience with a proven track record of elevating student achievement
• Experience coaching teachers preferred

Education

• A master’s degree and special education certification is required
• Clear criminal background check

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package and comprehensive health benefits. All staff members are equipped with the tools needed to succeed, including relevant and quality professional development, a laptop computer, email, and all necessary supplies.