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Student Support Coordinator

Job Title: Student Support Coordinator

Location: Hinds Career Center – Elwood, IN

Administrator: Laura Groover, Director of CTE

Position Type: Full Time, 205 Days

Start Date: July 1, 2025

About Hinds Career Center:

Hinds Career Center provides high-quality career and technical education (CTE) to students at 9 different high schools, in addition to home school students. Our mission is to empower every student with the knowledge, skills, and experiences necessary to succeed in high-demand careers, postsecondary education, and lifelong learning. Through rigorous academics, hands-on technical training, industry partnerships, and real-world experiences, we prepare students to be innovative leaders, skilled professionals, and responsible citizens in a global economy. We are committed to equipping students with the skills, certifications, and experiences necessary to succeed in today’s workforce or continue their education beyond high school. As we continue to grow and innovate, we’re seeking a Student Support Coordinator who will play a vital role in ensuring every student thrives.

Schools Served

Alexandria-Monroe Jr/Sr High School

Eastern High School

Elwood Jr/Sr High School

Frankton Jr/Sr High School

Lapel High School

Hamilton Heights High School

Madison-Grant Jr/Sr High School

Tipton High School

Tri-Central High School

Position Summary:

The Student Support Coordinator will play a critical role in supporting student growth, achievement, and workforce readiness at Hinds Career Center. This individual will work closely with students, instructors, families, and community partners to ensure student success in all areas—academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and career-focused. This position also serves as the Work-Based Learning (WBL) Coordinator and Career Coach, making it a key contributor to Hinds' mission of preparing students for their next steps.

Key Responsibilities:

Student Support & Engagement

• Provide proactive outreach and individualized support to students experiencing academic, attendance, or behavioral challenges.
• Develop and monitor student support plans and interventions in collaboration with instructors and sending schools.
• Maintain and implement student attendance policy and procedures; coordinate efforts with the Director.
• Serve as a liaison between Hinds, sending schools, families and community.
• Facilitate student interventions, restorative practices, and goal-setting meetings.
• Assist with student orientations, college/career readiness, and retention efforts.

Instructional Support

• Provide instructional coaching and feedback to instructors to support high-quality, engaging instruction.
• Plan and implement professional development in collaboration with instructors and leadership.
• Work with Director on strategic planning and continuous program improvement.

Career Coaching & Workforce Readiness

• Serve as Career Coach for Hinds students and help them navigate and set career goals.
• Provide delivery of a variety of workshops and 1:1 support opportunities focused on workforce readiness.
• Collaborate with middle and high school counselors to provide career development guidance and exploration activities.

Work-Based Learning Coordination

• Serve as Work-Based Learning Coordinator for Hinds Career Center, Elwood Community School Corporation and CTE District #25.
• Conduct site visits and maintain regular communication with student interns and their supervisors.
• Maintain student training agreements and create individualized training plans for student interns.
• Liaise with community organizations and businesses to develop and sustain internship partnerships.

Community & Communication

• Communicate regularly and effectively with students, parents and community.
• Build and sustain relationships with local employers, organizations, and stakeholders to support student opportunities and program development.

Other

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, leadership or a related field.
• Experience working in a secondary or post-secondary educational setting.
• Knowledge of career and technical education, work-based learning and/or instructional coaching.
• Familiarity with behavior interventions and workforce readiness strategies.
• Strong communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, student-centered environment.
• Passion for career and technical education and student success.

What We Offer:

• A mission-driven workplace focused on student achievement and equity
• A collaborative and innovative team environment
• Partial health insurance premium paid
• Ability to participate in the district’s health, dental, vision plans
• $50,000 life insurance
• LTD and Workman’s Compensation coverage
• Sick and family illness leave
• Bereavement leave, personal leave and business leave
• Access to 125 plans
• Employer funded investment plan (TRF and 403b)

Contract & Compensation:

• Salary to commensurate with established Master Agreement salary schedule and experience
• 205 days per year (as determined by the academic year calendar)

How to Apply:

Please send resume and letter of interest to:

Laura Groover

Director of CTE

lgroover@hindscc.k12.in.us

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so assigned.

Hinds Career Center is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and students.