Student Success Coordinator

Student Success Coordinator

Indianola Community School District – Indianola, Iowa

Job : 5832103

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Position Type: Full Time

Basic Function: The goal of the Student Success Coordinator (SCC) is to ensure equal access to core curriculum for all students and to help improve school climate and culture for students. The SCC will grow capacity in each school to meet the social, emotional, mental, and behavioral health needs of students by providing direct guidance to students as well as consultation, training, coaching, and support for school staff.

The team’s work will be based on research‑based and trauma‑informed strategies, including the Positive Behavior Interventions and Support model. The SCC’s will develop and assist school staff to implement inclusive and targeted mental health and behavioral interventions, and integrate social emotional instruction for students and staff.

Terms of Employment: 190 days of service. Salary, benefits, and work year are established by the Board of Education and will follow the Master Contract although this is not a Master Contract position.

Evaluation: The Director of Teaching and Learning evaluates the performance and functions of this job. Job performance will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the board’s policy for Evaluation of Professional Staff.

• Collaborate with and serve as a liaison between district building(s) and teams, families, and community and to assure positive outcomes for all learners
• Support district and school level curriculum, standards, and social, emotional, and mental health goals to improve student outcomes
• Provide and coordinate consultation, training, coaching, and support to staff, parents, and administrators regarding tiered interventions including the design, implementation, evaluation, modification, and maintenance of behavior plans based in the Functional Behavior Assessment model
• Collaborate with school staff on assessment, data collection and curriculum to analyze data, interpret results, and provide feedback to improve student instruction
• Improve inclusivity, a sense of belonging, and equity for all students by providing additional support and collaborating with stakeholders in the areas of integrated SEL instruction, behavior interventions, restorative practices, PBIS, MTSS, culturally responsive practices, classroom management, positive relationship building, team building, conflict resolution, decision making, time management, and safe schools planning
• In collaboration with building teams, develop a tiered system of differentiated research‑based and trauma informed social, emotional, and mental health interventions to establish and maintain a safe learning environment and improve student outcomes
• Work directly with students through SEL and mental health groups or individual work to teach foundational social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health skills, such as self‑awareness and self‑management; work with students may be direct or in cooperation with classroom teachers and counselors
• Provide student support and resources in areas such as alcohol, tobacco and other drugs/alcohol issues, family relationships, financial problems, school attendance, and peer relationships
• Provide appropriate intervention services in crisis situations, understand mandatory reporting and appropriate follow up, and assist school counselors with suicide prevention and suicide risk assessment and follow up
• Help resolve student conflicts by meeting with the student(s) and other parties involved to determine the nature and extent of the problem and to outline possible restorative strategies
• Establish and maintain ongoing communication with families to foster partnerships and promote family engagement; connect students and families with information about appropriate community resources and outside agencies
• Use research‑based and technically sound practices to drive decision‑making
• Organize, interpret and administer necessary social, emotional, behavioral, and mental health…