Student Services Coordinator (SY25-26)

Who We Are Salem Academy Charter School (SACS) is a nationally ranked urban charter school north of Boston, MA offering a rigorous college preparatory program to nearly 500 students in grades 6-12. Since 2004, SACS has been committed to serving the diverse population of Salem. Through a unique integration of rigorous college preparatory classes with service to the community, Salem Academy graduates informed, articulate and proactive individuals of strong character. What We Believe Salem Academy is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We seek to support a faculty and staff that reflects the rich diversity of our student body, creating a culture and environment where diverse perspectives, ideas, and identities are valued and integrated into our way of working and educating students. Salem Academy values a school culture that celebrates learning, and we believe that the adult culture in the school is the foundation of the school’s success. The culture is based on mutual respect, integrity, professionalism, a commitment to excellence, a collaborative spirit, and a sense of human kindness particularly as it relates to age-appropriate adolescent development. What You’ll do The Student Services Coordinator is the Student Services Team’s central connector and systems-level facilitator. Under the supervision of the Managing Director of Student Services, this position acts as a primary contact and integrative point across general education, special education, 504, MTSS, health services, and attendance. The Student Services Coordinator ensures seamless communication and effective data use between teams and provides critical support for meeting compliance and student support goals. Working with and for Students: Aligning curricular standards with state guidelines Support classroom staff with the implementation of accommodations and progress monitoring. Provide short-term academic and social-emotional support to facilitate successful reintegration. Identify and support students experiencing homelessness per the McKinney-Vento Act. Coordinate services for students returning from emotionally impactful absences. Oversee Section 504 Compliance Promoting health and wellness initiatives within the school and community Documenting annual, unit, and lesson plans correlated to state standards Monitoring student progress through standards-based assessments Analyzing student data Differentiating instruction Supporting, planning, and co-leading Service-Learning projects Input academic and behavioral data on the school data management system Analyze student data and monitor student progress through standards-based assessments Working with and for Families: Participate in Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences three times per year Communicate regularly with families about academic and social progress Facilitate the bi-weekly Attendance Committee and conduct re-engagement outreach to families Serve as the primary point of contact for students and families in the BRYT program. Gather and organize student data to inform student services planning and provision. Build trust and maintain consistent communication with families. Connect students and families to external services and resources. Working with and for Colleagues Build and maintain a strong school culture centered on student achievement Act as a communication and data hub for the Student Services Team across various functions, including special education, general education, 504, MTSS, attendance, and health services. Ensure legal compliance and support staff in understanding and implementing accommodations. Facilitate all 504 processes, including eligibility, meetings, documentation, and family engagement. Support classroom staff with the implementation of accommodations and progress monitoring. Maintain clear and timely coordination among departments to align support for students. Produce reports to guide intervention, monitor student progress, and improve practices. Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the success of the school mission Participate in weekly professional development sessions Participate in weekly grade-level team meetings Inputting academic and behavioral data into the school data management system Who You Are: Master’s degree in general education, special education, social work, or counseling preferred. A professional license is highly desired. The license may be an educator’s license (general or special education), a license in social work, or one in counseling. A bachelor’s degree holder with significant, related work experience will be considered. You are committed to standards-based teaching and learning. You work to build student-centered learning environments. You respond proactively and reactively to the academic and social-emotional needs of students in their classrooms. You have a proven track record of achieving academic success with a diverse student body. You are values-aligned. You are passionate about Salem Academy Charter School’s mission and vision. You recognize the assets and community cultural wealth of all students, families, and staff. You have experience fostering effective inclusion practices and a safe, positive, and respectful class and school culture. Qualifications: Belief in the mission and vision of the school Demonstrated experience in education, student services, or a related field. Relentless commitment to raising the academic achievement of all students Commitment to standards-based teaching and learning Ability to provide a structured, orderly, safe, and respectful environment for students Experience working with a diverse student body Excitement about integrating academics with service work. Preference will be given to candidates that meet all of the requirements above and: Are multilingual, including in Spanish and English; Have similar life experiences as our students; Salem Academy Charter School values a school culture that celebrates learning. We believe that the adult culture is the foundation of the school’s success. The culture is based on mutual respect, integrity, professionalism, a commitment to excellence, a collaborative spirit, and a sense of human kindness, particularly as it relates to age-appropriate adolescent development.