Student Support Coordinator

Student Support Coordinator (Grades 6-12)

The Student Support Coordinator serves as a key member of the student services team and is responsible for promoting student success by supporting attendance, behavior, student engagement, and family outreach for students in grades 6-12. The Coordinator works collaboratively with administrators, teachers, counselors, families, and community agencies to identify and address barriers to student achievement and well-being. The Student Support Coordinator is not responsible for teacher evaluation or other duties requiring administrative licensure but serves as a student advocate and intervention specialist focused on improving student outcomes and school climate.

Reports To:

Principal

Terms of Employment: 187 Days

Salary and benefits established by the Board of School Trustees

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate's degree or bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience working with adolescents in education, youth services, social services, law enforcement, military, coaching, behavioral support, mentoring, or a related field preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to establish positive relationships with students and families.
• Strong communication, organizational, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Knowledge of attendance improvement strategies, behavior interventions, restorative practices, and community resources preferred.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Student Support and Intervention:
• Build positive relationships with students and serve as a trusted adult advocate.
• Meet with students experiencing academic, attendance, behavioral, social, or personal challenges.
• Assist students in developing positive decision-making, problem-solving, and self-management skills.
• Provide mentoring and support to at-risk students.
• Monitor and support students returning from suspension, alternative placement, hospitalization, or extended absences.
• Attendance Improvement:
• Monitor attendance and identify students with attendance concerns.
• Conduct attendance conferences with students and families.
• Develop attendance improvement plans and monitor student progress.
• Assist with home visits as approved by administration.
• Coordinate attendance interventions and documentation in accordance with district procedures and Indiana law.
• Promote regular school attendance and student engagement.
• Behavior Support:
• Assist administrators with student behavior interventions and follow-up support.
• Facilitate restorative conversations and conflict resolution between students.
• Support implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and other behavior initiatives.
• Help students understand and comply with school expectations.
• Maintain records of student interventions and support plans.
• Family and Community Engagement:
• Establish positive relationships with parents and guardians.
• Serve as a liaison between families and school personnel.
• Connect families with school and community resources.
• Assist families in addressing barriers impacting student attendance and success.
• Participate in parent meetings and student support conferences.
• School Climate and Student Engagement:
• Promote a positive, respectful, and inclusive school environment.
• Encourage student participation in academic and extracurricular activities.
• Assist with supervision of students during school activities and events.
• Support initiatives designed to improve school culture and student connectedness.
• Collaboration:
• Collaborate with administrators, counselors, social workers, school psychologists, nurses, teachers, and support staff.
• Participate in MTSS, attendance, intervention, and student support team meetings.
• Assist with data collection and reporting related to attendance, behavior, and intervention efforts.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Other Duties:
• Assist with student supervision as assigned.
• Attend professional development and training activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or Superintendent.

Physical Requirements:

The employee must be able to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, travel throughout the school campus, and occasionally conduct home visits or community outreach activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Evaluation:

Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with Board policy and administrative procedures.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Griffith Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, military status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law. FLSA Status:
Exempt