Coordinator of Student Support Services – Grades 6 Transition

Coordinator of Student Support Services - Grades 6 Through Transition

The Gates Chili Central School District is dedicated to fostering curiosity, growth, and diversity within our school community. The District celebrates and embraces differences and strives to dismantle exclusion, bias, racism, and prejudice of all forms. The Coordinator promotes high-quality, inclusive, legally compliant programming; collaborates with school teams, families, and outside agencies; supports continuity of services across middle school, high school, and postsecondary transition planning;

and works across departments to strengthen student outcomes.

Compensation/Pay Range: $85,000 (negotiable based on experience)

Essential Functions:

• Secondary Program Coordination and Oversight
• Compliance, CSE Process, Manifestation Reviews, and Service Coordination
• Instructional Support, Transition Planning, and Inclusive Practices
• Staffing Support, Supervision, and Professional Learning
• Collaboration and Family Communication
• Behavior Support, Discipline Coordination, and Problem Solving

Additional Responsibilities:

Promote equity by identifying and addressing barriers to access, services, achievement, belonging, graduation pathways, and postsecondary opportunities for students with disabilities. Collaborate with elementary and secondary leaders to support continuity of services and smooth transitions across grade levels and programs. Support district-level planning related to secondary programming, transition services, inclusive practices, discipline processes, and special education compliance. Perform all other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent for Student Support Services or designee to support the district's mission, departmental needs, and the effective operation of special education programs and services.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Deep understanding of IDEA, CSE processes, IEP development, transition planning, manifestation determination reviews, student discipline protections, and best practices in secondary special education. Knowledge of inclusive education, specially designed instruction, assistive technology, behavioral supports, graduation pathways, diploma and credential options, and postsecondary transition practices. Familiarity with MTSS, restorative practices, secondary instructional supports, agency collaboration, and discipline-related special education procedures. Strong interpersonal, analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and support implementation across multiple school sites. Ability to use data to inform decision-making, program adjustments, compliance monitoring, and student support planning. Ability to facilitate complex and emotionally charged meetings with professionalism, clarity, and legal compliance.

Qualifications Profile:

Certification/License,

Education:

NYS Certification as School District Leader, School Administrator/Supervisor, or School Building Leader. NYS Certification/background in Special Education or a related field strongly preferred.

Education:

Master's degree in Special Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field required.

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years of experience in special education, including leadership, administrative, supervisory, or CSE chairing experience. Secondary special education experience strongly preferred. Experience with transition planning, manifestation determination reviews, discipline-related CSE processes, and postsecondary planning strongly preferred.

Demands/Hazards:

Must be able to travel between school buildings. May involve handling emotionally charged situations, including complex family meetings, disciplinary matters, manifestation determination reviews, and high-risk student concerns. Requires sitting, standing, and walking throughout the day, and occasional lifting of instructional materials. Equipment:
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printers, copy and fax machines, and telephones. Travel:
Travels to school district buildings, out-of-district programs, community agencies, and professional meetings as required.