Student Support Coordinator

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Primary Objective: Supports the academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and attendance needs of students by collaborating with families, teachers, administrators, and support staff. Works directly with Mokena Intermediate School Principal.

• Appropriately licensed/certified by the Illinois State Board of Education
• Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree program at an accredited college or university.
• Extensive knowledge of Multi-Tier System of Supports (MTSS), the Illinois State Standards, Section 504, and Eligibility/Entitlement of Special Education Services

• Friendly and professional attitude as well as discretion in matters relating to students, parents, staff members, and office business matters
• Ability to problem solve matters regarding services in 504 meetings
• Build positive relationships with students and families to support engagement and school success
• Work well with minimal supervision and able to effectively and efficiently prioritize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously
• Able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Demonstrates excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Ability to de-escalate student situations and build rapport with students
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills

• Mokena Intermediate School Principal

• Assure the safety of students and staff at Mokena Elementary School and any other school-sponsored event
• Serve as a support for students experiencing academic, behavioral, attendance, or social-emotional challenges
• Support implementation of positive behavior supports and restorative practices
• Help coordinate and monitor behavioral intervention plans and support strategies
• Collect, document and review behavioral data to identify patterns and recommend interventions
• Participate in student support meetings, MTSS/problem-solving teams, and parent conferences
• Assist in identifying barriers to learning and coordinate appropriate interventions and supports.
• Support students during behavioral incidents using restorative and problem‑solving approaches.
• Facilitate student check‑ins, goal setting, and progress monitoring.
• Coordinate and lead non‑medical 504 meetings at MIS, MES and MJHS
• Maintain accurate and confidential 504 records and documentation
• Monitor timelines and compliance requirements related to Section 504 plans
• Assist staff in understanding and implementing accommodations
• Communicate with families regarding student accommodations and support plans
• Attend Tier 3 (ISA) meetings in the buildings for students being considered for referral to special education
• Connect families with school and community resources when appropriate
• Support parent engagement initiatives and outreach efforts
• Maintain confidentiality of student records and information
• Assist administrators with student support initiatives as assigned
• Participate in professional development related to student support services, behavior, and compliance
• Active member of the Behavioral Crisis Team
• Participate in all meetings after school appropriate to the position
• Other duties as assigned

• Bending, carrying, climbing, lifting, pushing‑pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, and walking
• Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or push items of up to 30 lbs.

• Includes extremes of temperature and humidity
• Hazards include stairs and communicable diseases

• Exempt

• 10 month salaried

• Per the District employee benefit package

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Position Type: Full‑Time

Salary: $60,000 to $65,000 Per Year