FY27 High School Student Services Coordinator (5040)
Westborough Public Schools, Westborough, MA, United States
Overview
Westborough Public Schools is seeking a dynamic High School Student Services Coordinator to join the High School administrative team beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. Westborough High School is seeking a dedicated Student Services Coordinator who is passionate about special education and committed to fostering student growth within the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). The role acts as an essential bridge between staff, families, and administration, ensuring students receive the support necessary to access their education and make meaningful progress.
Key responsibilities include providing direct staff supervision alongside the Building Principal; championing the IEP Team process and ensuring full compliance with IDEA and all applicable state and federal laws and regulations; facilitating productive, solutions-oriented conversations with staff and families; designing and supporting creative, responsive programming to meet diverse student needs; managing complex matters with professionalism and sound judgment; and cultivating strong, positive connections with all stakeholders to create a unified support system for student success.
Job Details
Job Title:
Student Services Coordinator (K-12)
Reports to:
Director of Student Services and Building Principal
Department:
Student Services
School year and days:
199 days (184 teacher days + 15 additional days)
FLSA Status:
Exempt, Administrator Union
Salary Range:
Administrator Salary Scale (salary for 194 days, plus 5 additional days at per diem rate)
Qualifications
Education:
Master’s degree from an accredited college/university in a related field
Professional Certification:
MA DESE licensure in Special Education Administration
Minimum of three years:
as a Student Services Coordinator or Team Chair preferred
CORI, SORI and Fingerprinting:
All appointments are conditional based on a satisfactory CORI, SORI and SAFIS Background Check per 603 CMR 51.00
Specialized Knowledge:
Understanding of IEP process and of special education regulations, child development, curriculum frameworks, growth mindset, inclusive practices, cultural proficiency, anti-bias instruction, co-teaching, social-emotional learning, technology integration
Experience
Facilitate IEP meetings, ensuring collaborative team decision-making, family engagement, and compliance with IDEA requirements and procedural timelines
Ensure compliance with IDEA and Massachusetts special education regulations, including IEP development, implementation, documentation, and BSEA processes
Create and oversee special education programming for students with a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and learning needs
Promote inclusive practices aligned with Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) principles through strategic programming, scheduling, and staffing decisions
Supervise and evaluate staff to support instructional effectiveness, compliance, and program quality
Support Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) to improve academic, behavioral, and social-emotional outcomes
Use student data to inform programming, placement, and intervention decisions
Collaborate with families, educators, and related service providers to support student needs and educational planning
Skills
Strong knowledge of special education law, compliance, and procedural safeguards
Proficient in ESPED, student information systems (SIS), and Google Workspace
Data-driven problem solving and decision-making
Clear and effective communication with diverse stakeholders
Strong organization and ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments
Instructional leadership grounded in current research and best practices
Ability to lead change and build staff capacity
Central Functions of the Job
Create and maintain a supportive, inclusive learning environment that reflects student diversity and promotes equitable access in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
Lead and facilitate IEP meetings, ensuring effective collaboration with families and staff and maintaining accurate, timely documentation and compliance requirements
Ensure compliance with IDEA and Massachusetts special education regulations, including procedural timelines and documentation requirements
Monitor and support IEP implementation in collaboration with school leaders and staff to ensure access to curriculum through differentiated instruction and assessment
Collaborate with building leadership to develop master schedules and student placements aligned with LRE requirements
Promote and support effective co-teaching practices and strengthen collaboration between general and special education staff
Collaborate with district wide Student Services Coordinators to ensure alignment of processes, procedures, and programming across schools to promote consistency and continuity of services
Stay current with changes in special education law, regulations, and best practices to ensure ongoing compliance and effective implementation
Use student data to inform programming, placement, and intervention decisions
Plan and facilitate professional development to support instructional practice, inclusion, and compliance, including licensure requirements
Participate in school-based and district-wide committees to support continuous improvement initiatives
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with families, staff, and community partners
Perform other related duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities
The Student Services Coordinator has supervisory responsibilities for special education teachers, educational support professionals, related service providers, and other staff as assigned in conjunction with the building Principal. Evaluates all special education teachers in collaboration with the principal.
Salary and Benefits
Salary and benefits, for permanent benefits eligible staff, are per the contract between the Westborough School Committee and the Westborough Administrators.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Westborough Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other class protected by law.
Revised 4/21/2026
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Westborough Public Schools is seeking a dynamic High School Student Services Coordinator to join the High School administrative team beginning in the 2026-2027 school year. Westborough High School is seeking a dedicated Student Services Coordinator who is passionate about special education and committed to fostering student growth within the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). The role acts as an essential bridge between staff, families, and administration, ensuring students receive the support necessary to access their education and make meaningful progress.
Key responsibilities include providing direct staff supervision alongside the Building Principal; championing the IEP Team process and ensuring full compliance with IDEA and all applicable state and federal laws and regulations; facilitating productive, solutions-oriented conversations with staff and families; designing and supporting creative, responsive programming to meet diverse student needs; managing complex matters with professionalism and sound judgment; and cultivating strong, positive connections with all stakeholders to create a unified support system for student success.
Job Details
Job Title:
Student Services Coordinator (K-12)
Reports to:
Director of Student Services and Building Principal
Department:
Student Services
School year and days:
199 days (184 teacher days + 15 additional days)
FLSA Status:
Exempt, Administrator Union
Salary Range:
Administrator Salary Scale (salary for 194 days, plus 5 additional days at per diem rate)
Qualifications
Education:
Master’s degree from an accredited college/university in a related field
Professional Certification:
MA DESE licensure in Special Education Administration
Minimum of three years:
as a Student Services Coordinator or Team Chair preferred
CORI, SORI and Fingerprinting:
All appointments are conditional based on a satisfactory CORI, SORI and SAFIS Background Check per 603 CMR 51.00
Specialized Knowledge:
Understanding of IEP process and of special education regulations, child development, curriculum frameworks, growth mindset, inclusive practices, cultural proficiency, anti-bias instruction, co-teaching, social-emotional learning, technology integration
Experience
Facilitate IEP meetings, ensuring collaborative team decision-making, family engagement, and compliance with IDEA requirements and procedural timelines
Ensure compliance with IDEA and Massachusetts special education regulations, including IEP development, implementation, documentation, and BSEA processes
Create and oversee special education programming for students with a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and learning needs
Promote inclusive practices aligned with Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) principles through strategic programming, scheduling, and staffing decisions
Supervise and evaluate staff to support instructional effectiveness, compliance, and program quality
Support Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) to improve academic, behavioral, and social-emotional outcomes
Use student data to inform programming, placement, and intervention decisions
Collaborate with families, educators, and related service providers to support student needs and educational planning
Skills
Strong knowledge of special education law, compliance, and procedural safeguards
Proficient in ESPED, student information systems (SIS), and Google Workspace
Data-driven problem solving and decision-making
Clear and effective communication with diverse stakeholders
Strong organization and ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments
Instructional leadership grounded in current research and best practices
Ability to lead change and build staff capacity
Central Functions of the Job
Create and maintain a supportive, inclusive learning environment that reflects student diversity and promotes equitable access in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
Lead and facilitate IEP meetings, ensuring effective collaboration with families and staff and maintaining accurate, timely documentation and compliance requirements
Ensure compliance with IDEA and Massachusetts special education regulations, including procedural timelines and documentation requirements
Monitor and support IEP implementation in collaboration with school leaders and staff to ensure access to curriculum through differentiated instruction and assessment
Collaborate with building leadership to develop master schedules and student placements aligned with LRE requirements
Promote and support effective co-teaching practices and strengthen collaboration between general and special education staff
Collaborate with district wide Student Services Coordinators to ensure alignment of processes, procedures, and programming across schools to promote consistency and continuity of services
Stay current with changes in special education law, regulations, and best practices to ensure ongoing compliance and effective implementation
Use student data to inform programming, placement, and intervention decisions
Plan and facilitate professional development to support instructional practice, inclusion, and compliance, including licensure requirements
Participate in school-based and district-wide committees to support continuous improvement initiatives
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with families, staff, and community partners
Perform other related duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities
The Student Services Coordinator has supervisory responsibilities for special education teachers, educational support professionals, related service providers, and other staff as assigned in conjunction with the building Principal. Evaluates all special education teachers in collaboration with the principal.
Salary and Benefits
Salary and benefits, for permanent benefits eligible staff, are per the contract between the Westborough School Committee and the Westborough Administrators.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Westborough Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other class protected by law.
Revised 4/21/2026
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