Student Support Coordinator
San Francisco, CA
Full Time
Elementary
Mid Level
Student Support Coordinator
About Presidio Knolls School
Presidio Knolls School (PKS) was founded on the idea that a progressive educational model can be effectively combined with a rigorous and joyful Mandarin immersion experience to create a vibrant and innovative school where children will thrive. Founded in 2008, we have grown rapidly and established a unique position in the Bay Area’s independent school community, and now enroll about 390 students in preschool through eighth grade.
The progressive philosophy of PKS embraces children as co-collaborators in their education – helping children to shape their own learning journey toward topics of greatest interest. The PKS curriculum is project-based and interdisciplinary; Units of Exploration integrate math, science, social studies, art, music, drama and movement around overarching topics of inquiry in English and Chinese, contextualizing all learning through a real-world lens. Critical to this approach is hands-on, experiential instruction. As such, learning often takes place outside of the classroom.
Student Support Coordinator
In coordination with the counselor and learning specialist, the Student Support Coordinator will oversee the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of support strategies and structures to boost student success in the elementary grades. A key facet of this role is coaching and collaboration with teachers to deepen their understanding of student needs and implementation of accommodations for learning, behavioral, and social emotional challenges. The ideal candidate will be bilingual in Mandarin and English, have experience successfully supporting neurodivergent students, show deep commitment to supporting all students, and be able to provide learning support in Chinese. This position is full-time exempt and reports to the Head of Elementary.
General Responsibilities:
The Ideal Candidate will be a talented, dynamic educator who demonstrates:
Start your application here: Student Support Coordinator
Compensation and Benefits:
PKS offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with qualifications and experience:
Presidio Knolls School offers equal opportunity to all, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, and national origin, ethnicity, age, sex or disability or other protected class status under any applicable laws. Employment will be contingent on successful completion of a background check.
About Presidio Knolls School
Presidio Knolls School (PKS) was founded on the idea that a progressive educational model can be effectively combined with a rigorous and joyful Mandarin immersion experience to create a vibrant and innovative school where children will thrive. Founded in 2008, we have grown rapidly and established a unique position in the Bay Area’s independent school community, and now enroll about 390 students in preschool through eighth grade.
The progressive philosophy of PKS embraces children as co-collaborators in their education – helping children to shape their own learning journey toward topics of greatest interest. The PKS curriculum is project-based and interdisciplinary; Units of Exploration integrate math, science, social studies, art, music, drama and movement around overarching topics of inquiry in English and Chinese, contextualizing all learning through a real-world lens. Critical to this approach is hands-on, experiential instruction. As such, learning often takes place outside of the classroom.
Student Support Coordinator
In coordination with the counselor and learning specialist, the Student Support Coordinator will oversee the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of support strategies and structures to boost student success in the elementary grades. A key facet of this role is coaching and collaboration with teachers to deepen their understanding of student needs and implementation of accommodations for learning, behavioral, and social emotional challenges. The ideal candidate will be bilingual in Mandarin and English, have experience successfully supporting neurodivergent students, show deep commitment to supporting all students, and be able to provide learning support in Chinese. This position is full-time exempt and reports to the Head of Elementary.
General Responsibilities:
- Regularly visit classrooms to observe teaching and student needs
- Meet regularly with homeroom teachers and Wellness team to discuss student support, next steps and parent communication; in this role, you may be designated as the main Wellness contact for parents and teachers.
- Collaborate with teachers to think through behavioral, developmental, and OT considerations during classroom set-up in August; reflect and share feedback with teachers on an ongoing basis about how physical space, sensory experiences, and routines are supporting student engagement and self-regulation.
- Offer modeling and coaching for individual or teams of teachers to support consistent implementation of accommodations and interventions to promote student success.
- Coordinate with the Elementary Program Coordinator and Head of Elementary to identify teacher strengths and areas for growth in order to inform professional development goals and opportunities for teachers.
- In coordination with homeroom teachers, provide regular feedback to parents about student progress towards goals; support teachers in parent-teacher conferences and report card writing as needed.
- Provide Chinese learning and/or executive functioning support to students through classroom push-in and individual or small group sessions.
- Translating and creating wellness materials/ behavior plans
- Address emergency situations to support students’ emotional and/or physical regulation so they are ready to participate in the classroom.
The Ideal Candidate will be a talented, dynamic educator who demonstrates:
- Kindness, caring, empathy, and a love of knowing and spending time with children.
- A problem-solving mindset embodied in patience, persistence and a can-do attitude.
- A commitment to professional development and a growth mindset towards learning for adults.
- Understanding and experience with student-centered teaching, project-based learning, and performance-based assessment is preferable.
- The highest professional and ethical standards when working with students, teachers, and families. We are a warm and friendly community where respect underlies all of our relationships.
- The desire and ability to contribute to student and community life inside and outside the classroom to support the vibrancy of our community.
- A commitment to social justice and multicultural education. As a progressive school, we are growing engaged global citizens equipped with empathy, compassion and practices that position them to thrive in a diverse society.
- BA degree in Special Education, or related field, Master’s preferred.
- A minimum of five years’ experience in a U.S-based school setting, including teaching responsibilities; teaching credential preferred but not required.
- Experience working in Special Education and supporting neurodivergent students in elementary school.
- Bilingual in English and Mandarin, language proficiency and understanding in Mandarin is required.
- Cultural competence in multicultural classrooms and sensitivity to the needs of children and staff from diverse backgrounds.
- Familiarity with educational and child wellness resources in San Francisco; demonstrated ability to effectively network and build relationships with various internal and external constituencies.
- Experience in leading and collaborating with teams, teachers, and parents
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Experience in an independent school setting is helpful.
- Contagious enthusiasm and charisma; the ability to engage and inspire students, parents, and colleagues.
- Outstanding verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Must have authorization to work in the US.
- Must be able to pass a Livescan background check permitting employment in a school / childcare facility.
- Ability to maintain clear and thorough documentation of student goals, accommodations and interventions, progress and communication with stakeholders.
Start your application here: Student Support Coordinator
Compensation and Benefits:
PKS offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with qualifications and experience:
- Pay range is from $95,000 to $130,000 annually.
- Health, dental and vision fully covered for the employee.
- 403b retirement plan with employer match.
- Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program.
- Commuting support of up to $60 per month.
Presidio Knolls School offers equal opportunity to all, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, and national origin, ethnicity, age, sex or disability or other protected class status under any applicable laws. Employment will be contingent on successful completion of a background check.
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