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Plymouth-Canton Community Schools

Student Support Coordinator

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, Plymouth, Michigan, United States, 48170

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Position Type: Administration/Student Support Coordinator - PCA

Date Posted: 7/28/2025

Location: TONDA ELEMENTARY

Date Available: 08/11/2025

Closing Date: Until filled

POSITION: Student Support Coordinator

LOCATION:

Tonda Elementary

Plymouth-Canton is seeking to employ culturally responsive educators who will be able to support and sustain equity-focused instruction for all learners. These educators create high achieving learning environments. They identify and systematically apply support that improves achievement for all learners from all racial groups.

JOB GOALS:

1. To participate in the planning and leading of programs to support student academic, social, and personal success. 2. To work with building principal to support student behavior and discipline, social skills development, restorative practices, character education, student safety issues and academic support and extension programs. 3. To support school improvement initiatives, professional learning opportunities for staff and State and Federal Program compliance and reporting (e.g. Title I). 4. To assist in promoting family involvement, program services, program and curriculum support where appropriate. 5. To assist with the evaluations of P-CEA and non-PCEA staff; will assist with district committee work as needed; and will work with teaching staff to implement all district instructional/curricular initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS :

1. Possess a valid Michigan Teaching certificate. 2. Possess (or immediately qualify for) a valid Michigan Administrator certificate. 3. Possess an advanced degree, Masters or higher, from an accredited institution with emphasis in educational leadership, school administration and/or curriculum or other related field. 4. Five years successful teaching and/or administrative experience at the elementary level preferred. 5. Demonstrated building and/or district leadership roles. 6. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership that results in teamwork, collaborative working relationships and shared decision making 7. Knowledge of and ability to effectively address a wide range of social, emotional, and developmental needs of students. 8. Knowledge of various community resources and services. 9. A leadership philosophy that is built around shared decision making. 10. A self-starter with the ability to take on projects and assigned responsibilities with minimal supervision. 11. Knowledge of cultural proficient practices. 12. Knowledge and understanding of culturally responsive teaching strategies including restorative justice practices. 13. Experience working with families to successfully implement behavior plans for students. 14. Demonstrated ability to be a resource for others. 15. Knowledge and experience in curriculum development and instruction. 16. Strong interpersonal and public relations skills. 17. Strong verbal and written communication skills. 18. Demonstrated ability to build good relationships with students, parents, and staff.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Promotes school-wide systems approaches and programs that positively impact student social-emotional success. 2. Provides a broad range of proactive and reactive intervention strategies for students and staff. 3. Implements the school-wide character education program. 4. Collaborates with staff to develop and implement effective, positive techniques for improving student behavior. 5. Consults with parents, staff, students and outside agency personnel regarding mental health, behavioral, social/emotional, educational concerns and means of intervention for student benefit. 6. Assists in the supervision of all professional, paraprofessional, administrative, and classified personnel attached to the school including all resource and service personnel while functioning in the assigned building. 7. Assists in the screening, hiring, training, and assigning of the building staff. 8. Assists in evaluating building staff and makes appropriate employment recommendations. 9. Maintains high standards of student conduct and enforces discipline as necessary, according to the due process rights of students. 10. Supervises the maintenance of accurate records on the progress and attendance of students. 11. Assists with planning meetings of the staff as necessary for the proper functioning of the school. 12. Evaluates and analyzes both quantitative and qualitative student performance data results to monitor the overall success of the academic intervention programs and recommends changes as needed. 13. Evaluates student performance trends within the 1st and 2nd grading periods and initiates intervention support for identified students in collaboration with parents and counseling. 14. Communicates directly with parents regarding need to student support and prepares regular written communication to parents/guardians and school personnel regarding program offerings and outreach. 15. Provides instructional strategy and support to teachers as they work with struggling students. 16. Assists in induction and orientation of teachers and support staff. 17. Supports the development and implementation of Title I Plans, 31a Plans and/or Section 504 Plans for eligible students. 18. Site leader and assumes responsibility for the school in the absence of the principal. 19. Knowledge of restorative justice practices for intervening with student behavior. 20. Performs other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal

BEGINNING DATE : August 11, 2025 - 215 days per year

SALARY RANGE : PCA Salary Schedule: $76,314 - $99,873 Full year contract will be prorated to start date.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

INTERNAL APPLICANTS - Apply online using the Internal Applicants section. You will be required to upload the following documents to your application:

Cover Letter - Address letter to Abdul Madyun, Chief Human Resource Officer Updated resume Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement (attach in resume section). This statement should include your understanding and Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion including your past experiences and how you will ensure this is at the center of your work in the role for which you are applying. EXTERNAL APPLICANTS - Apply online using the External Applicants section. You will be required to upload the following documents to your application:

Cover Letter - Address letter to Abdul Madyun, Chief Human Resource Officer Resume Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement (attach in resume section). This statement should include your understanding and Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion including your past experiences and how you will ensure this is at the center of your work in the role for which you are applying. Two current letters of recommendation Copies of official transcripts for all degrees earned Copy of valid Michigan teaching certificate and Administrator Certificate (if applicable) PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs such as boxes of books. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Plymouth-Canton Community School district is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Plymouth-Canton Community School district is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Upon recommendation for employment, Section 1230g, as amended, of the Revised School Code requires all school employees to be electronically finger printed for the purpose of undergoing a criminal history background check. The fingerprinting is conducted by a third party and is at the expense of the applicant. Cost for fingerprinting is approximately $70.00.

DEADLINE : Open until Filled POSTED:

7/28/25