Student Support Coordinator

At Communities In Schools of Michigan, we are "all-in" for kids. It is our passion—it is our mission. We provide resources and create communities of caring adults who work hand‑in‑hand with educators to make sure young people have the tools they need to stay in school and achieve in life. We are the nation's largest dropout prevention organization, serving 1.5 million students in 2,400 sites across the country.

We achieve this mission by hiring bright, creative, and innovative team members who have a passion for what we do. At CIS we are committed to cultivating an engaged culture where all are recognized and valued for their contributions. We intentionally build experiences and provide space for individual and group voices across multiple dimensions.

We also hold the following talent beliefs:

• Every staff member is passionate and committed to our mission.
• Our work is grounded in the success of our students.
• Our decisions and priorities are guided by how we can fulfill our mission and serve kids with quality.

Our organization values:

• Merit‑Based Hiring:
  We select candidates based on their qualifications, experience, and commitment to our mission.
• Inclusive Work Environment:
  We provide a workplace free from discrimination, ensuring equal opportunity for all employees as mandated by federal law.
• Collaborative Culture:
  Our team works together to create supportive communities for students, fostering a culture of mutual respect and shared goals.

Reports to the Program Director. The Student Support Coordinator is responsible for implementation of the CIS Integrated Student Supports Model at the assigned school.

• Highly recommended:
  Experience working in education programs or school settings and/or experience working with children and adolescents
• Commitment to educational equity
• Adaptability as the landscape of CIS of Michigan continues to change and expand
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
• Strong relationship‑building skills
• Ability to work with other CIS staff and district/school staff, students, and families

• Develop good working relationships with school staff, parents, volunteers, and community partners
• Provide orientation and training for school staff, volunteers and community partners as needs are identified
• Complete an annual School Needs Assessment, implement a School Support Plan, and launch a School Support Team that includes appropriate school staff members, community partners, and service providers to support school wide goals and climate
• Organize family engagement and student activities in conjunction with the school district and community partners
• Collaborate within and beyond school sites to positively affect students’ success and re‑engage students by building a lasting network of trust around them, providing relationships with caring adults, and improving their mindsets about education
• Communicate with CIS of Michigan and school staff effectively using tools like Restorative Practices

• Design, implement, and partner with community organizations in order to coordinate programs, services, and resources that will benefit prioritized students as well as the entire student population (Tier I, II and III) within the CIS Service Delivery Model
• Work in collaboration with the CISM Program Director to lead efforts to broker resources for the school community and connect resources to meet identified needs of case‑managed students
• Provide case management services to students who have multiple identified needs or challenges according to their Student Needs Assessments by providing Tier II and III supports. Support categories include: academics, basic needs, behavioral interventions, college and career readiness, physical health, mental health, and social and life skills.
• Provide ongoing monitoring in the areas of attendance, behavior, coursework, and social emotional learning to ensure student‑level data is accurately being assessed for growth and support needs
• Advocate for access to educational and…