Student Support Coordinator- HS

Student Support Coordinator Reports to Building Principal

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt To learn more about the Harwood Unified Union School District and our schools, visit https://huusd.org/our-schools

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Student Support Coordinator works collaboratively with the administrative team to create and maintain a positive school climate and culture. This role provides direct support to students, coordinates building-wide student support systems, and ensures interventions and follow-up strategies are implemented effectively.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Student Support & Behavior Management Serve as the point person for daily student behavior incidents and ensure appropriate follow-up with staff, families, and students. Work directly with students to de-escalate challenging behaviors and support reentry into the learning environment. Provide direct instruction in social skills, self-regulation strategies, and behavioral expectations. Facilitate restorative dialogues as needed between students and affected parties. Serve as a behavior coach for students and staff, modeling effective approaches and methods to support student engagement and regulation. Coordination & Collaboration Facilitate daily student support meetings to coordinate interventions and assign Student Support Team members. Support documentation and communication of Intervention Plans under the direction of the Principal and Assistant Principal. Facilitate Coordinated Service Plan meetings and complete required documentation as directed. Participate as a member of the MTSS team. Documentation & Communication Complete daily documentation regarding incidents in the electronic student information system. Communicate with families and staff regarding incidents, follow-up, and student progress. Assist in preparing student support systems for the upcoming school year, including edits to the Student Handbook, in-service planning, and other related tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, in addition to the following: Experience & Education 35 years of experience in an educational or student support setting preferred. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Ability to effectively respond to directives and adapt to alternating routines. Ability to work cooperatively with a variety of individuals and groups, including students and staff.

Knowledge of:

Restorative Practices, Zones of Regulation, Social-Emotional Learning, and Trauma-Informed Practices. De-escalation strategies and CPI (physical restraint) certification. Social, emotional, and cognitive developmental stages of school-aged students. Data collection, entry, and analysis for student support and interventions.

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND STRESS

Frequent standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing, and using hands/fingers. Occasional reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and lifting/moving up to 50 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Occasionally exposed to outside weather and extreme cold. Noise level is usually moderate. This job description is intended as a general outline of the role and is not an all-encompassing statement of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.