Student Support Services Coordinator

Bismarck Public Schools is accepting applications for a Student Support Services Coordinator.

This position will work 11 months per year.

The job of Student Support Services Coordinator is done for the purpose/s of coordinating Multi‑Tiered System of Supports. Student Support Services Coordinator conducts and plans a variety of systems alignment and professional development opportunities for BPS based on assessed needs. Provides on‑site team support, consultation, observation, coaching, and professional development for district, schools, and teams. Assists with development, implementation, and evaluation of BPS initiatives.

Researches and provides guidance around District initiatives, strategic plans, and goals of the department. Evaluate current data systems and provide recommendations for enhancing the data collection process within BPS. The Student Support Services Coordinator will also be assigned special education program components and related activities; providing information to others; and ensuring each eligible student receives appropriate special education service in accordance with federal and state laws and Special Education Unit policies and procedures.

Reports to:

Director of Student Support Services

• Develops, Implements, and Aligns District structure and systems for district‑wide roll‑out and implementation.

• Facilitates team assessments of systems, guide action planning, and coordinate training for teams and/or schools.
  
  Create/maintain a system to collect school systems assessment data and document the continuum of evidence based practices along with fidelity and outcomes to interventions at each school.

• Administers a variety of processes (e.g. coordination of district services, quality assurance activities, department portfolios, leadership of Student Support Services Unit with District department, training and technical assistance, staff orientation, program and staff supervision, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring professional operation of District Student Support Services Program.

• Assists and/or administers planning and implementation of services (e.g. staff evaluations, IEP team processes, Major/Minor, Bus Document, Assist and Set‑up Tier I, II, & III Interventions, Review Restraint and Seclusion Data, and Review Incident Reporting etc.) for the purpose of providing necessary support for MTSS.

• Collaborates with district personnel and other districts (e.g. transition of Tier 2 and Tier 2 students, quality assurance activities, health care services for students, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and maintaining services and/or programs.

• Coordinates contracted services for the purpose of delivering services in compliance to established guidelines.

• Coordinates program components, support needs and services (e.g. private schools, service providers, parents, custodial agencies, etc.) for the purpose of delivering services, inside and outside of the District, which conform to established guidelines.

• Develops proposals, new programs, budget and grants, and curriculum for the purpose of providing necessary support in meeting District goals.

• Evaluates programs, staff and/or projects for the purpose of carrying out and achieving objectives within the area of responsibility. Facilitates and serves as administrator at meetings, processes, etc. for the purpose of implementing and maintaining programs and services which achieve the district's desired objectives.

• Implements assigned programs and/or projects for the purpose of conforming to district and state curriculum and/or instructional objectives.

• Maintains a variety of manual and electronic files and/or records for the purpose of providing up‑to‑date reference and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.

• Monitors assigned district activities and/or program components for the purpose of coordinating activities and ensuring compliance with established financial, legal and/or administrative requirements.

• Instructs staff on the use of data in analysis (e.g. using data analysis in decision making, etc.).

• Participates in student support leadership meetings for the…