FTE Student Support Coordinator

Starting Date: Immediately

The Student Support Coordinator serves as a member of the school's student support team and works collaboratively with students, families, teachers, counselors, and administrators to promote a positive, safe, and supportive learning environment. The Coordinator provides proactive and responsive support to students experiencing academic, social, emotional, attendance, and school engagement challenges. Through relationship building, problem solving, and coordination of interventions, the Coordinator helps students successfully access their educational program and develop the skills necessary for success in school.

This position is currently a one-year role with a tentative end date of June 30, 2027.

This is a licensed teaching position that reports to the Principal.

• Build positive relationships with students and serve as a trusted adult and student advocate.
• Provide direct support to students experiencing school adjustment, engagement, attendance, or behavioral challenges.
• Assist in the development and implementation of individualized student support plans.
• Monitor student progress and collaborate with school personnel to identify and address barriers to student success.
• Facilitate problem-solving and restorative conversations with students and families.
• Support student transitions, re-entry meetings, and other student support processes.

• Participate as a member of the school's student support team.
• Collaborate with teachers, counselors, administrators, families, and related service providers to identify and address barriers to student success.
• Serve as a liaison between school, home, and community resources to support student engagement and well-being.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive school culture through relationship-centered practices and proactive student support.
• Support school wide initiatives related to attendance, engagement, belonging, and positive school climate.
• Facilitate small groups, mentoring opportunities, check-in/check-out structures, restorative conversations, and other student support programs.
• Assist students in developing self-regulation, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills.
• Coordinate with community agencies and outside providers, as appropriate, to support student needs and strengthen student outcomes.

• Maintain accurate records related to student support activities.
• Monitor and analyze attendance, engagement, and other student support data.
• Assist school teams in identifying trends and implementing targeted interventions.
• Prepare reports and documentation as required.

• Participate in faculty meetings, professional development, and school improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal that are consistent with the responsibilities of the position.

• Massachusetts educator licensure as a Teacher, School Counselor, School Adjustment Counselor, or other appropriate DESE license.
• Demonstrated experience working with middle school students.
• Knowledge of adolescent development and effective student support practices.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with students, families, and staff.

• Experience supporting student attendance, engagement, and school adjustment initiatives.
• Training or experience in restorative practices, conflict resolution, positive behavioral supports, or social-emotional learning.
• Experience facilitating student groups and interventions.
• Experience working in a diverse school community.

Job : 5763977

Final date to receive applications: Jun 19, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 05, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $61,043.90 to $114,431

Please see our Salary Schedule (readingma.gov)

Reading Public Schools is 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.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Jill Story, Principal
• Parker Middle School
• Email: jill.story.ma.us