Student Services Coord - NI

Who We Are Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools in four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA’s mission is a relentless commitment to student greatness in school and in life. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education to students, equipping them with real‑world readiness for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity. Job Purpose To join a team dedicated to student greatness. If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. As a Student Service Coordinator, you will help students achieve personal fulfillment by providing services that support successful personal, educational, and occupational life plans. How You Will Impact Education Prepare for and conduct parent and student conferences according to school policy. Provide instruction in modalities instituted by the school and assigned program (e.g., individual or group synchronous instruction, learning support, life skills support, itinerant support, resource room support, co‑teaching, lesson planning, telephone conferencing, and instruction). Collect data and appropriate work samples. Plan and conduct appointments with parents as needed. Assist regular‑education teachers with specially designed instruction when necessary. Participate at monthly outings encouraged. Support special education student achievement in the general class through training teachers and assisting with implementation of school inclusion plans. Arrange for and assist with training for inclusionary practices. Act as an informational liaison for inclusion as appropriate. Assist with planning for classroom and testing accommodations for students with disabilities. Model strategies for inclusionary practices. Assist with developing and adapting curriculum materials and educational practices to meet the needs of students and teachers. Individual Student Counseling Assist students in evaluating their aptitudes and abilities through teacher comments, individualized standardized test scores, and other pertinent data. Provide individual counseling sessions for assigned students on personal needs affecting school performance and on educational and career plans. Provide small and large group counseling sessions as needed. Assist students in course selections and scheduling, working to prevent drop‑outs and helping those who do drop‑out find alternative educational programs. Assist in making arrangements for enrollment in summer school programs to make up noted deficiencies. Participate in follow‑up studies of former students to improve services and evaluate program effectiveness. Provide emergency support to students during crises. Provide students with college financial aid and scholarship resources and assist with college selection (high school). Staff Consultation Serve as a consultant to faculty regarding guidance services. Confere with staff about students with problems and/or special needs. Act as a resource person for administration in matters relating to students and guidance services; provide thorough and timely reports, data, etc. as requested. Student and Parent Orientation Provide orientation and information to students new to the school regarding procedures, curriculum, and extracurricular opportunities. Plan and implement programs that support smooth transition between grade levels and/or to post‑secondary education, including orientation programs for students and parents. Serve as a resource for information about the educational program, activities, and services of the school. Record Keeping Maintain cumulative records for assigned students in accordance with state and federal laws and CSUSA policy. Provide information and recommendations to colleges for admissions and scholarships, as well as to potential employers and other agencies. Maintain counseling records regarding conferences or other sessions with assigned students. Assessment Assist in the administration of state‑mandated and CSUSA assessment programs. Review and interpret assessment results for assigned students and use them for counseling. Contribute to the evaluation of current curriculum offerings. Assist in developing and implementing evaluation plans for the guidance program and using results to identify strengths and areas for improvement. School and Community Relations Establish cooperative relations and communicate with parents when necessary. Utilize community resources to develop and enhance guidance services and activities. Cooperate and share professionally with staff. Assist in interpreting the guidance services program within the school and community. Assist community agencies and resource persons who serve students’ needs. Required Qualifications And Skills Ability to work and interact with individuals at all levels of the organization. Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple priorities. Ability to prepare comprehensive business reports, including writing report sections, integrating content, and formatting documents. Ability to establish operating principles and routines; drive projects to completion while insisting on the highest level of quality. Consistently reliable, punctual, and compliant with instructions and feedback. Excellent interpersonal skills: courteous, professional, helpful; oral, written, active listening, negotiating, and influencing. Computer basics: Windows, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Student Information System (SIS). Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures. Detailed knowledge of federal, state, and local requirements for K‑12 schools and charter school law. Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent. Possession of valid state certification. Minimum three (3) years of experience providing successful teaching or counseling services. Successful results of criminal and employment background checks. Demonstrated commitment to research, evaluation, and implementation of best practices. Effective communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Student Information System (SIS). Commitment to company values. Alternative qualifications acceptable as determined by CSUSA. May perform other duties assigned. Work Environment Usual office working conditions. Physical Demands No physical exertion required. Required to sit for long periods of time. Somewhat stressful due to frequent student activity. Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently as needed to move objects. FLSA Overtime Category Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr Charter Schools USA