Coordinator of Student Services

The Coordinator of Student Services plays a key role in supporting the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral well-being of all students, working under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent. Duties will include, but are not limited to:

- Coordinating services related to mental health, counseling, and behavior intervention.
- Supporting implementation of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and Response to Intervention (RTI).
- Overseeing programs for student attendance, truancy prevention, and dropout intervention.
- Collaborating with special education, and English Learner (EL) departments to ensure integrated services.
- Supporting students experiencing homelessness (McKinney-Vento), foster care, and other vulnerable
populations.
- Leading or coordinating crisis response efforts (e.g., threat assessments, suicide risk assessments).
- Developing protocols for student safety and well-being in collaboration with school counselors and
administrators.
- Monitoring discipline data to address disproportionality and support restorative practices.
- Ensuring district compliance with state and federal laws (e.g., FERPA, Section 504, IDEA, McKinney-Vento).
- Developing and implementing district policies related to student behavior, wellness, and discipline.
- Providing training and coaching to staff on trauma-informed practices, SEL, and behavior management.
- Supporting counselors and other student service professionals through supervision or collaboration.
- Serving as a liaison between schools, families, and community agencies.
- Facilitating family support services and connecting families to needed resources.
- Using data to monitor student needs and evaluating the effectiveness of support programs.
- Preparing reports and presentations for district leadership or the school board.
- Researching, writing and submitting grant applications to further the initiatives of the district.
- Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications include a minimum of a Masters’ Degree in education administration or related field. Prior experience of at least 3-5 years in student services management, including leadership or coordination roles preferred. Strong understanding of child development, social-emotional learning, and behavioral interventions. Knowledge of educational law and compliance requirements. Ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate across multiple schools. Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

This position requires district residency, and offers a 260 day contract. Selected candidate must hold or be eligible to obtain valid Nebraska Administrative certification.

For further information and/or to submit an application, please go to our website: www.ssccardinals.org. The position will remain open until filled.

The South Sioux City School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status or on the basis of genetic information. Positions are subject to a veteran’s preference