2025/2026 Coordinator of Student Support Services, 1.0 FTE

Durango School District 9-R is accepting applications for Coordinator of Student Support Services to join the team in the 2025/2026 school year. Position begins July 1, 2025.

Work Calendar: 251 Days

Summary: The Coordinator of Student Support Services is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating programs that enhance the educational experience for all learners, with a specific focus on comprehensive school counseling, social-emotional learning, behavioral health, and specialized programs. This role involves coordinating with district and community resources to develop support systems for students and families, aiming to improve student achievement and well-being. The Coordinator will oversee the development and implementation of the Comprehensive School Counseling Program. The Coordinator will provide guidance, training, and coaching to specialized program leaders, special education teachers, and special service providers. These specialized programs include the Specialized Program for Autism (SPA), Specialized Program for Affective Education (AE), and the Specialized Program for Significant Support Needs (SSN).

Qualifications:

• Holds a teaching license.
• Holds a valid Colorado Principal or Administrator License by the start of the position or candidate is eligible to hold a Colorado Temporary Educator Eligibility License as a principal. 
• Preferred background in Special Education and mental health.
• Demonstrated successful experience working with students with unique needs, particularly in social-emotional learning, behavior, and specialized programs.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Comprehensive School Counseling Services:

• Oversee the development and implementation of the Durango School District 9-R Comprehensive School Counseling Program.

1. Student Wellness and Support Systems:

• Support and refine the district’s Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) for Student Wellness, emphasizing school culture and social-emotional learning.
• Coordinate the district’s Crisis Counseling Response Team and provide support for crisis prevention, intervention, and aftercare.

III. Specialized Program Leadership, Support, and Training:

• Train and support special education teachers and paraeducators in developing and improving specialized programs using CDE Quality Indicators in collaboration with CDE.
• Provide training and coaching on research-based interventions for academic, social-emotional, and behavioral needs as outlined in student plans (RtI, MTSS, IEP, or 504).
• Offer direct training and support in Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIPs), with a focus on data tracking, analysis, and using data to inform teacher practice.
• Guide teachers through the IEP process, including developing targeted IEP goals, implementing progress monitoring systems, collecting data, and aligning instructional delivery with IEP goals.

1. Program Management and Coordination:

• Assist with the Extended School Year (ESY) program that is managed by the Special Education Coordinator.
• Provide professional development in partnership with district leadership and service providers, aligned with the district’s mission and vision.
• Facilitate discussions on student data (progress monitoring, benchmark, and district assessments) to help teachers develop action plans for appropriate programming.
• Provide ongoing training and support to specialized program staff on best practices for collaborative partnerships with students, staff, and families.

1. Supervision and Collaboration:

• Coach, evaluate, and collaborate with staff (i.e. social workers, BCBAs, behavior interventionists, etc.) as directed by the Executive Director of Student Support Services.

1. Administrative and Communication Duties:

• Seek and apply for funding opportunities related to position responsibilities, including local, state, and federal grants.
• Assist in creating, updating, and implementing department procedures and structures.
• Attend regional and state-level meetings as a district representative and report back to stakeholders.
• Engage with community stakeholders and organizations through communication, planning, advisory committees, and collaboration.
• Assist with budget development and monitoring.
• Maintain frequent communication with parents/guardians regarding student achievement, attendance, and progress.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Durango School District 9-R is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law.  For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Laura Galido, Compliance Officer, Durango School District 9-R,281 Sawyer Drive, Suite 100, Durango, CO 81303, (970) 247-5411, lgalido@durangoschools.org or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 Spear Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, (303) 844-5695.

Salary : $87,062