Upper School Student Support Coordinator

The Hartsbrook School; Hadley (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Sick leave

Personal time

Disability insurance

Tuition remission

Job summary

The Hartsbrook School in Hadley, MA seeks an Upper School Student Support Coordinator to develop and implement Learning Support Plans for grades 6–12. This role partners with faculty to differentiate instruction, deliver a weekly 9th-grade active learning course, and support student well-being.

The coordinator will manage LSP tracking, support teachers with accommodations, and coordinate family and multidisciplinary conferences to ensure inclusive, student-centered learning across the upper

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Learning support/academic support service experience required.
• Experience with IEP, 504, and student support plan implementation.

Responsibilities

• Direct Instruction & Curriculum Delivery for 9th grade Active Learning course; differentiate instruction and accommodations.
• Develop, track, and review Learning Support Plans (LSPs) for grades 6–12; monitor progress and compliance.
• Collaborate with 6–12 teachers to implement accommodations and model UDL strategies in classes.
• Coordinate parent/family communication and multi-disciplinary team case conferences; liaise with external specialists as needed.
• Support faculty with classroom strategies, resources, and ongoing professional development on inclusion and neurodiversity.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Title: Upper School Student Support Coordinator

Department: Student Support Services

Grade Levels: Grades 6–12

Location: Student Support Office - Hartsbrook Hall

Reports To: Head of Upper School / Director of Student Support

Salary: This is a 0.8FTE position and the salary range is from $36,890 to $44,558 with 15 years experience. Additional consideration for experience beyond 15 years.

Position Overview

The Upper School Student Support Coordinator plays a central role in fostering an inclusive, supportive, and academically empowering environment for students in grades 6–12. This position oversees the creation, tracking, and implementation of individual Learning Support Plans (LSPs), partners directly with faculty to differentiate instruction and accommodations, and delivers direct instruction through a weekly course for 9th-grade students. The ideal support specialist possesses deep expertise in learning differences, executive functioning, and adolescent development, along with a collaborative approach to partnering with teachers, families, and administrators.

Key Responsibilities

1. Direct Instruction & Curriculum Delivery

• Teach 9th Grade Active Learning: Design and deliver a once-per-week Active Learning course for 9th-grade students focused on executive functioning, study techniques, time management, metacognition, and self-advocacy.
• Targeted Skill Building: Teach actionable strategies that empower students to navigate academic transitions, manage workloads, and actively participate in their own learning process.

2. Learning Support Plan (LSP) Management & Tracking

• LSP Development: Review external psychoeducational assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and internal academic data to craft detailed, actionable Learning Support Plans (LSPs) for all qualifying students in grades 6–12.
• Tracking & Progress Monitoring: Maintain an organized, central tracking system to monitor LSP implementation, compliance, and student progress across all middle and high school grade levels.
• Annual Reviews: Regularly evaluate and update student LSPs to ensure accommodations align with each student's evolving academic, developmental, and emotional needs.

3. Teacher Support & Instructional Accommodation

• Faculty Consultation: Collaborate closely with 6–12 classroom teachers to ensure individual accommodations (e.g., extended time, assistive technology, modified assignments) are effectively integrated into daily instruction and assessments.
• In-Class Support: Push into classrooms as needed to observe student learning dynamics, model support strategies, and evaluate the effectiveness of classroom accommodations.
• Professional Resources: Provide ongoing guidance, resources, and practical strategies to faculty on universal design for learning (UDL), neurodiversity, and differentiated instruction.

4. Communication & Case Management

• Parent & Family Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for families regarding student accommodation plans, leading LSP meetings and providing updates on academic progress.
• Multi-Disciplinary Team Coordination: Coordinate regular case conferences with teachers, school counselors, advisors, and administrators to discuss holistic student well‑being and academic strategies.
• External Liaison: Partner with external specialists (e.g., tutors, educational psychologists, speech‑language pathologists) as necessary to support comprehensive student care.

5. Faculty Responsibilities

• Class Advisor: In collaboration with colleagues, the class advisors meet with the class, usually once per week, to check in and support them with their involvement with festivals and other school events where they have specific roles and responsibilities. Each high school grade also has a retreat day during the year for group reflection through discussions and activities to strengthen the class community.
• Recess Supervision as needed, in collaboration with other teachers and faculty.
• Attending weekly faculty meetings, which take place on Tuesdays from 3:45 - 5:15 pm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Learning support/academic support service experience
• Experience with IEP, 504, and student support plan implementation
• Preference will be given to those who have direct student experience with middle/high school‑aged children
• Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with colleagues
• Organizational skills
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The Hartsbrook School is committed to enhancing diversity and equity in education and employment. To that end, the School welcomes candidates who will contribute to a culture of inclusion and respect
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
• Allergy/Epi‑Pen training
• Completion of required compliance trainings, e.g. Mandated Reporting, bullying prevention
• Ability to pass CORI check and fingerprinting
• This job operates in a professional office/environment and requires strict professionalism with student, parents and colleagues

We seek candidates with:

• Familiarity with and passion for Waldorf educational principles
• Experience and familiarity working with students with learning disabilities and differences
• Strong interpersonal skills for working with a diverse set of students, parents and colleagues
• Excellent organizational skills

The Hartsbrook School is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, age, gender, or any protected class. We recognize that the range of ethnicities, nationalities, languages, socio‑economic backgrounds, sexual orientation, learning differences, and life experiences within our community enhance the school’s learning environment, and we are committed to fostering equity and inclusion. People of color and others underrepresented in our community are encouraged to apply. The Hartsbrook School is dedicated to dismantling racism and oppression, to continuing to learn and grow and ask the difficult questions of ourselves, our communities, and the world.

Benefits

Benefits include employer contributions to health and dental plans, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, sick and personal time. Tuition remission is available for eligible children enrolling at Hartsbrook.