SY 25-26 Middle School Student Support Services Coordinator - School In The Square : Job Details

Join School in the Square in reimagining PreK-12th grade education in Washington Heights and Inwood. A tuition-free public charter school, we were founded in 2016 on our relationships first philosophy: making sure that we engage, educate, and empower our students, families, and professional team members. We invite you to be a part of a 175+ team whose mission-aligned culture offers sustainable, rewarding career paths in teaching, operations, and leadership, built on relationships-first collaboration and mutual support. Experience the difference at a workplace that celebrates and cultivates each team member's passions, skills, and multi-disciplinary interests as we build a brighter future together, one student at a time.

Our Middle School at School in the Square is our founding campus at S2, where we began our belief that a culture of care leads to a culture of achievement. Our middle school is located in Washington Heights where our programs are designed with students' personal interests and learning styles in mind. S2's program is dedicated to providing each student with the tools and support to become lifelong learners. That includes embracing that 89% of S2 families are Hispanic or Latinx.

Our Student Support Services Coordinator reports directly to the Middle School Principal and is supported by the Associate Director of Student Support Services to.

Reporting to our Principal, supported by the Associate Director of Student Support Services, and in collaboration with a diverse and committed School Leadership Team (SLT), you will help implement a quality academic, social, and physical development intervention program. The Student Support Services Coordinator will use multiple sources of data to ensure students are receiving research-based support, intervention programs are being implemented with fidelity, students are making meaningful achievement, and families are partners in the work. The Student Support Services Coordinator will create and implement programs for students who need additional support, and support teachers to create access for all learners in their classroom with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you have a deep belief that all students can thrive in a challenging, high-quality, nurturing and supportive learning environment, we would love to hear from you.

Who You Are:

• Passionate dedication to improve the minds, characters, and lives of students both in and out of school through leadership, including but not limited to:
• A high appreciation for and ability to work in and lead a diverse community.
• Demonstrated ability to provide high-leverage feedback via classroom observations and school walk-throughs.
• An adept problem-solver with a demonstrated ability to think critically, plan strategically, as well as research and perform detailed data analysis.
• Skilled in written and oral communication to diverse audiences and facilitating decision-making among multiple parties.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret policy procedures and data.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in current teaching methods, educational pedagogy, and special education including but not limited to:
• Special Education compliance and effective practice
• Principles and methods for curriculum and instruction, co-curricular and extracurricular design, and the measurement of training and development
• Interactive, hands on, creative learning
• Use of technology to support instruction in all areas
• Use of assessment to drive instruction
• Differentiation of curriculum to meet the needs of diverse learners
• Knowledge of co-teaching strategies
• Knowledge of ELL strategies
• Proactive and fast learner who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player capable of working both collaboratively and independently with a proven ability to:
• Engage, enlist and energize others in ongoing improvement of learning and teaching.
• Self-initiate, determine a course of action, and make necessary proposals for change when necessary.
• Prior leadership experience preferred.
• A graduate of a Masters' Degree and holder of a NYS Teaching Certification as a Teacher of Students with Disabilities or a service provider.
• At least 3 years of prior years of teaching experience and demonstrated academic outcomes for students.

What Can You Expect From Us

At S2, we take as much care of our staff as we do of our students. S2 is committed to supporting our staff by helping them build sustainable, rewarding careers that center on each individual's passions and multi-disciplinary interests. All of our faculty and staff are valued professionals and we are proud to provide team-building and collaboration, comfortable and friendly working conditions and more, to ensure our team members have the tools they need to succeed.

In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, School in the Square provides ultra competitive salaries. Expected salary range for this role is $90,000 - $130,000, depending on experience, level of education, required certifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role.

Additionally, we provide opportunities for supplemental compensation, an excellent benefits package with:

• a 401K program with a 6% organizational match
• 93% coverage of healthcare coverage
• longevity bonus
• generous paid time off
• and a supportive work environment.

School in the Square understands specific groups are subject to marginalization. We believe these powerful groups should be centered in our community and are highly encouraged to apply. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.