District Specialized Services Coordinator SY

District Specialized Services Coordinator

Malden Public Schools – Office of Student Services – Malden, Massachusetts

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026 |
Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: Commensurate with Malden Public Schools’ teacher salary schedule.

The District Specialized Services Coordinator supports the identification of students enrolled at Malden Public Schools who, as a result of various experiences and barriers, require access to additional support and accommodations in order to be successful in school. The Coordinator functions as the district’s coordinator of 504 accommodation plans, leads partnerships with child welfare organizations, including the Department of Children and Families (DCF), and coordinates services for students identified as homeless or at‑risk for homelessness.

• Schedule, coordinate, and run 504 meetings.
• Develop student 504 plans in the district’s platform for qualified students.
• Facilitate communication between school, family, and community stakeholders to support 504 plan development.
• Provide professional learning to MPS staff regarding 504 plans, eligibility requirements, and timelines.
• Ensure that MPS is in compliance with relevant State and Federal guidelines regarding 504 plans.
• Act as the Malden Public Schools point of contact for students in the Department of Children and Families (DCF) custody.
• Ensure that communication protocols are adopted at all MPS schools to define the scope and frequency of contact between DCF and MPS schools.
• Coordinate and manage transportation services for homeless students who require transportation to Malden Public Schools.
• Collaborate with DCF on Best Interest Determinations (BID) processes.
• Lead Malden Public Schools’ McKinney‑Vento Homelessness Services.
• Coordinate with building administrator teams to develop and implement tiered supports for students experiencing homelessness or child welfare issues.
• Collaborate on writing grants.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Student Services and Program Managers.

• Current Massachusetts license in the area of Moderate/Severe Disabilities, School Adjustment Counselor, or Guidance Counselor.
• Documented experience collaborating with Child Welfare Agencies.
• Previous experience with youth Homelessness services.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.

Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, Program Managers.

The Malden Public Schools is committed to cultivating an ethnically, racially, and linguistically diverse and inclusive environment where different backgrounds and perspectives are celebrated. We believe the differences within our environment will positively impact student outcomes and benefit our employees and community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

• Pam Mac Donald, Assistant Superintendent
• District Wide – Office of Student Services
• Email: pmacdonald