K-12 District Student Support Coach
Young World Physical Education, Wayland, IA, United States
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Position Summary
The District Student Support Coach is a district-level leadership position responsible for developing, aligning, and supporting systems that address student behavior, social-emotional learning (SEL), and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) across secondary schools.
This role is centered on improving student outcomes by ensuring every student has access to consistent, high-quality behavioral and social-emotional supports across schools, while using data to respond to student needs and strengthen staff and leadership capacity. The position is not assigned to a single building, but instead works across schools to strengthen systems, reduce behavioral disruptions, increase instructional time, and enhance overall school culture.
Core Responsibilities
Lead the development, alignment, and continuous improvement of MTSS practices across schools
Establish consistent Tier 1 and Tier 2 behavior and SEL frameworks district-wide
Streamline MTSS processes, documentation, and intervention systems
Collaborate with district leadership to ensure coherence in student support practices
Capacity Building & Coaching
Coach building administrators and teacher leaders on behavior systems and MTSS implementation
Support schools in strengthening Tier 1 universal expectations and Tier 2 interventions
Model and support effective classroom behavior strategies when needed to build staff capacity
Develop internal leadership within buildings to sustain systems over time
Professional Learning
Design and deliver district-wide professional development on:
De-escalation and behavior response strategies
Social-emotional learning integration
Effective classroom management and engagement
Provide follow-up coaching and implementation support to ensure fidelity
Data & Continuous Improvement
Monitor and analyze district-wide data (behavior referrals, attendance, climate surveys)
Identify trends and gaps across schools and student groups
Support data-based decision-making at both district and building levels
Provide regular updates and recommendations to district leadership
Student Support Systems
Collaborate with building teams to ensure effective support for high-needs students
Support the coordination and effectiveness of Tier 2 interventions across schools
Align efforts with counselors, at-risk coordinators, and administrative teams
Participate in and support Student Assistance Team (SAT) structures as needed
Primary Outcomes
Increased instructional time through reduced behavioral disruptions
Improved student attendance across schools
Consistent and positive school culture across buildings
Strong, sustainable Tier 1 and Tier 2 systems
Increased staff capacity to effectively support student behavior and SEL needs
Qualifications
Master’s degree in education, counseling, leadership, or related field preferred but not required
Expertise in behavior, SEL, or MTSS
Demonstrated leadership experience (instructional coaching, MTSS leadership, or administration)
Strong knowledge of PBIS, MTSS frameworks, and trauma-informed practices
Systems thinking
Strong facilitation and adult coaching skills
Data analysis and problem-solving
Ability to lead change and build alignment across teams
Key Competencies
Systems thinking
Strong facilitation and adult coaching skills
Data analysis and problem-solving
Ability to lead change and build alignment across teams
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Immediately
Job Description
Position Summary
The District Student Support Coach is a district-level leadership position responsible for developing, aligning, and supporting systems that address student behavior, social-emotional learning (SEL), and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) across secondary schools.
This role is centered on improving student outcomes by ensuring every student has access to consistent, high-quality behavioral and social-emotional supports across schools, while using data to respond to student needs and strengthen staff and leadership capacity. The position is not assigned to a single building, but instead works across schools to strengthen systems, reduce behavioral disruptions, increase instructional time, and enhance overall school culture.
Core Responsibilities
Lead the development, alignment, and continuous improvement of MTSS practices across schools
Establish consistent Tier 1 and Tier 2 behavior and SEL frameworks district-wide
Streamline MTSS processes, documentation, and intervention systems
Collaborate with district leadership to ensure coherence in student support practices
Capacity Building & Coaching
Coach building administrators and teacher leaders on behavior systems and MTSS implementation
Support schools in strengthening Tier 1 universal expectations and Tier 2 interventions
Model and support effective classroom behavior strategies when needed to build staff capacity
Develop internal leadership within buildings to sustain systems over time
Professional Learning
Design and deliver district-wide professional development on:
De-escalation and behavior response strategies
Social-emotional learning integration
Effective classroom management and engagement
Provide follow-up coaching and implementation support to ensure fidelity
Data & Continuous Improvement
Monitor and analyze district-wide data (behavior referrals, attendance, climate surveys)
Identify trends and gaps across schools and student groups
Support data-based decision-making at both district and building levels
Provide regular updates and recommendations to district leadership
Student Support Systems
Collaborate with building teams to ensure effective support for high-needs students
Support the coordination and effectiveness of Tier 2 interventions across schools
Align efforts with counselors, at-risk coordinators, and administrative teams
Participate in and support Student Assistance Team (SAT) structures as needed
Primary Outcomes
Increased instructional time through reduced behavioral disruptions
Improved student attendance across schools
Consistent and positive school culture across buildings
Strong, sustainable Tier 1 and Tier 2 systems
Increased staff capacity to effectively support student behavior and SEL needs
Qualifications
Master’s degree in education, counseling, leadership, or related field preferred but not required
Expertise in behavior, SEL, or MTSS
Demonstrated leadership experience (instructional coaching, MTSS leadership, or administration)
Strong knowledge of PBIS, MTSS frameworks, and trauma-informed practices
Systems thinking
Strong facilitation and adult coaching skills
Data analysis and problem-solving
Ability to lead change and build alignment across teams
Key Competencies
Systems thinking
Strong facilitation and adult coaching skills
Data analysis and problem-solving
Ability to lead change and build alignment across teams
Equal Opportunity Employer
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