Student Services Program Coordinator- East High School

Student Services Program Coordinator

STARTING WAGE: $81,063+ (Based on experience)

Sun Prairie East High School Sun Prairie Area School District is seeking an equity-driven, experienced, and collaborative leader who is passionate about special education to serve as the Student Services Program Coordinator at Sun Prairie East High School. This position partners closely with building administration to lead the successful implementation of special education supports and services for students in grades 9-12 and our adult transition program.

Key Responsibilities & Scope

• Compliance & Caseload Management:
  Oversee paperwork compliance and special education legal mandates for approximately 150 students with disabilities.
• Instructional Leadership:
  Partner with East High School administration to support 13 special education teachers and approximately 10 special education assistants in successfully implementing the Sun Prairie Instructional Framework.
• Adult Transition Services:
  Collaborate directly with the West High School Coordinator to oversee shared adult transition services, leading a team of 4 teachers and 10 assistants.
• Collaborative Problem Solving:
  Navigate complex, sensitive situations independently and collaboratively alongside teams of caregivers, teachers, administrators, students, and community providers.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a self-directed leader who can work with minimal supervision while maintaining strong, empathetic community connections. Strong candidates will possess:

• Proven experience in secondary special education teaching and/or leadership.
• Deep expertise in understanding and applying special education law, with a strong track record of maintaining compliance.
• A deeply rooted commitment to educational equity and inclusive practices.

Our School Community

Sun Prairie East High School serves a wonderfully diverse and dynamic student body. We are looking for a leader eager to support a community with the following demographic profile:

• Demographics & Student Supports: 1,300 total students 13% of students qualify for services under IDEA as students with disabilities. 30% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch.
• Racial & Ethnic Diversity: 63% White 12% Hispanic 10% African American 9% Two or more races 6% Asian 0.6% American Indian 0.1% Pacific Islander

Join Our Team:
Diverse and multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.