Student Support Coordinator (SST, 504s) **REPOST** at East Side High School District
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Job Summary
Job Summary
The East Side Union High School District is seeking a person to develop, facilitate, and coordinate the implementation of systems, policies and procedures pertaining to the District’s tiered intervention system, including Student Support Teams (SST) and Section 504 Plans.
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East Side Union High School District
JOB TITLE: STUDENT SUPPORT COORDINATOR (SST/ 504s)
DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direction of the Director of Instruction, the Student Support Coordinator will develop, facilitate, and coordinate the implementation of systems, policies and procedures pertaining to the District’s tiered intervention system, including Student Support Teams (SST) and Section 504 Plans.
SUPERVISOR: Reports to the Director of Instruction
SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES
Communicate and provide information and assistance to school administrators, school SST and 504 coordinators, teachers, staff, and families regarding Student Support Teams (SST), Section 504, and the district’s Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS)
Implement and maintain a Section 504 Monitoring System approved by OCR and adopted by the Board of Trustees to ensure full compliance by all district employees
Coordinate the work of the school sites’ SST and Section 504 Teams
Work with district staff, psychologists, counselors, and inclusion specialists to communicate and support SSTs, Section 504 Plans, and the MTSS framework
Provide recommendations and consultation for administrators, SST and Section 504 coordinators regarding appropriate, legal accommodations
Consult with school site SST and 504 coordinators to provide support and recommendations for appropriate interventions and accommodations for general education students
Maintain updated and accessible SST and Section 504 forms and district support handbooks
Develop, oversee and provide professional development for principals, SST and Section 504 school site coordinators and district administrators
Assist site administrators and MTSS Teams in developing school-wide systematic processes for examining student data to identify general education students in need of Tier II and Tier III interventions
Ensure that the SST and Section 504 processes adhere to multiple legal requirements in order to protect the legal integrity of the system and students
Coordinate and ensure the submission of all related state and federally required reports, including compliance and State quality assurance programs as related to SST and Section 504
Develop, coordinate and implement processes and procedures for assessing the effectiveness of the Student Support Teams
Analyze SST and Section 504 data in order to inform system improvement planning
Maintain Communication with school site principals regarding the implementation of SST/Section 504 Programs, as well as issues that require resolution
Assist the District’s Title IX Coordinator with investigations of formal and informal Section 504 complaints
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills
Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
Knowledge of evidence-based instruction, interventions, assessment, data-based decision making, including the MTSS framework
Knowledge of legal mandates, policies, regulations and procedures pertaining to Section 504, IDEA, and FERPA
School district laws, policies
Computer software and other technology
Other duties as assigned
SUPERVISION EXERCISED OR RECEIVED
Supervise and support 504 and SST School Site Coordinators
Supervised by the Director of Instruction
QUALIFICATIONS
California Administrative Services credential
Master’s Degree preferred
A minimum of three years of secondary level experience preferred
WORK YEAR
12-month position
Certificated Administrative Salary Schedule
216-218 Day Positive Work Year
EVALUATION
Annually by the Director of Instruction
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Seldom = Less than 25%
2. Occasional – 26%-50%
3. Often = 51%-75%
4. Frequent – above 76%
a. Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations [4]
b. Ability to stand for extended periods of time [2]
c. Ability to see to read, prepare and proofread documents [4]
d. Ability to hear and understand speech at normal level [4]
e. Ability to communicate so that others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation [4]
f. Ability to bend and twist, sit, stoop, kneel, push, and pull [4]
g. Ability to lift 5-20 lbs. [2]
h. Ability to carry 5-20 lbs. [2]
i. Ability to operate office equipment [4]
j. Ability to reach in all directions [4]
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment
Required to travel by personal and/or district vehicle to and from District sites and to work at remote District sites as needed to perform work activities.
REASONABLE ACCOMODATION:
The District will comply with all legal requirements relating to reasonable accommodation for employees and job applicants.
Approved: 10/25/2022 Bd. Mtg.
Requirements / Qualifications
A complete application for the position will include: A personal letter of application stating reasons for being interested in the position and why you should be considered A current Résumé Three (3) current letters of recommendation Copy of Administrative Services credential External Candidates please also include: Copy of Degree(s) Copy of transcripts
SCREENING PROCESS The screening process leading to the appointment of the DIRECTOR OF EMPLOYEE RELATIONS will consist of: Step 1: Paper Screening—Review of application papers to assure meeting district minimum requirements and state certification requirements. Step 2: Personal Interview(s)—Based on screening and reference checks, qualified candidates will be interviewed by committee(s) and other staff as appropriate. Step 3: Selection—Top unranked candidates will be recommended by the committee(s) to the Superintendent’s Council.* *The Superintendent also has the discretion to appoint. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. Valid California Administrative Services credential. 2. Bachelor’s Degree in related field; Master’s Degree preferred. 3. Five years of increasing responsibility in K-12 public education or regulatory compliance is strongly preferred. 4. Valid California Driver’s License. 5. Demonstrated written and oral communication skills. 6. Bilingual preferred.
Requirements / Qualifications
A complete application for the position will include: A personal letter of application stating reasons for being interested in the position and why you should be considered A current Résumé Three (3) current letters of recommendation Copy of Administrative Services credential External Candidates please also include: Copy of Degree(s) Copy of transcripts
SCREENING PROCESS The screening process leading to the appointment of the DIRECTOR OF EMPLOYEE RELATIONS will consist of: Step 1: Paper Screening—Review of application papers to assure meeting district minimum requirements and state certification requirements. Step 2: Personal Interview(s)—Based on screening and reference checks, qualified candidates will be interviewed by committee(s) and other staff as appropriate. Step 3: Selection—Top unranked candidates will be recommended by the committee(s) to the Superintendent’s Council.* *The Superintendent also has the discretion to appoint. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. Valid California Administrative Services credential. 2. Bachelor’s Degree in related field; Master’s Degree preferred. 3. Five years of increasing responsibility in K-12 public education or regulatory compliance is strongly preferred. 4. Valid California Driver’s License. 5. Demonstrated written and oral communication skills. 6. Bilingual preferred.
Comments and Other Information
In addition to possessing the ability to successfully meet the duties and responsibilities as per the job description, the successful DIRECTOR OF EMPLOYEE RELATIONS applicant will be selected on the basis of the following:
1. Knowledge and ability to receive, track and serve as the lead investigator and overseer of investigations and resolution for all UCP complaints against employees.
2. Ability to assist the Associate Superintendent, Human Resources in directing all aspects of the District’s personnel program for certificated and classified employees; and to act independently, take initiative, and exercise sound judgment.
3. Ability to regularly meet with and train employees to ensure the full implementation of the District’s
policies and procedures relating to discrimination and harassment; and to monitor and ensure the overall implementation of state and federal civil laws for the District.
4. Ability to monitor the documentation of all information related to criminal allegations made against any certificated, classified, or unclassified District employee including the monitoring of law enforcement investigations and court proceedings.
5. Ability and knowledge to participate in and advise managers and administrators regarding employer-to-employee relations and conflict management techniques; provide updated information and assistance regarding employer-to employee relations. Coordinates restorative practices and mediation involving employees.
6. Ability to support sites in the development of FRISK communication and progressive discipline.
7. Conducts oversight of the District’s worker’s compensation and benefits programs.
8. Bilingual candidates preferred.
Comments and Other Information
In addition to possessing the ability to successfully meet the duties and responsibilities as per the job description, the successful DIRECTOR OF EMPLOYEE RELATIONS applicant will be selected on the basis of the following:
1. Knowledge and ability to receive, track and serve as the lead investigator and overseer of investigations and resolution for all UCP complaints against employees.
2. Ability to assist the Associate Superintendent, Human Resources in directing all aspects of the District’s personnel program for certificated and classified employees; and to act independently, take initiative, and exercise sound judgment.
3. Ability to regularly meet with and train employees to ensure the full implementation of the District’s
policies and procedures relating to discrimination and harassment; and to monitor and ensure the overall implementation of state and federal civil laws for the District.
4. Ability to monitor the documentation of all information related to criminal allegations made against any certificated, classified, or unclassified District employee including the monitoring of law enforcement investigations and court proceedings.
5. Ability and knowledge to participate in and advise managers and administrators regarding employer-to-employee relations and conflict management techniques; provide updated information and assistance regarding employer-to employee relations. Coordinates restorative practices and mediation involving employees.
6. Ability to support sites in the development of FRISK communication and progressive discipline.
7. Conducts oversight of the District’s worker’s compensation and benefits programs.
8. Bilingual candidates preferred.
Application Deadline
3/22/2023 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
12/23/2022
Contact
Becky Laguna
408.347.5251
408.347.5251
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$120,742 / year - $155,145 / year
Length of Work Year
216-218 Days
Employment Type
Full Time
Doctorate Degree Stipend
$3,066 / year
Benefits
District-paid medical, dental and vision (includes spouse and qualified dependents).
Sick Leave
12 days per year (prorated if employment less than 12 months; July 1 - June 30)
Position Effective
Immediately Upon Selection
Work Location
Education Center - Educational Services Division