Extended Day Site Coordinator

GPS Solutions•Dearborn Heights, MI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Extended Day Site Coordinator provides instructional leadership, coaching, and program oversight for intervention teachers delivering academic and social-emotional support in assigned schools. This role ensures fidelity to agreed upon programming, coverage of staff, supports staff development, promotes student achievement, and acts as a communication bridge between site-level staff, school teams, school coordinators, and GPS leadership. Extended day coordinators work the same time as their staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Minimum 3 years of successful K–5 teaching experience
Experience with small group instruction
Experience with data informed instruction

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science or Arts in Education
Valid Michigan teaching certificate with applicable endorsement(s) as required by the Michigan Department of Education
Meets highly qualified teacher criteria
Experience designing and delivering adult learning
At least 2 years in a coaching, mentoring, or supervisory role
Experience managing instructional programs, initiatives, or teams – giving live feedback

Responsibilities

Supports instructional delivery, teacher development, and academic growth through program design and coaching.
Acts as a substitute teacher when staff are absent.
Observes sessions daily and provides actionable feedback to staff.
Ensures fidelity to GPS-approved instructional programs and research-based practices.
Supports lesson planning, differentiation, and student engagement strategies.
Helps design responsive coaching plans based on interventionist needs.
Mentors new teachers to uphold both instructional quality and compliance.
Builds alignment and trust across GPS teams, school partners, and instructional staff.
Serves as the primary liaison between Coordinators, Managers, and intervention teams.
Collaborates with principals, school coordinators, and GPS leadership to ensure site-level alignment.
Provides weekly updates to the Extended Day Program Lead regarding successes, challenges, and trends.
Supervises staff, including coaching, observation, and performance management.
Monitors fidelity of service delivery, including group sizes and curriculum usage.
Maintains documentation of timesheets in preparation for audits, site reviews, and compliance visits.
Ensures timesheets are uploaded on time.
Models professionalism, equity-minded practices, and restorative leadership.
Promotes culturally responsive practices and inclusive supports across all sites.
Demonstrates a growth mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.
Models restorative, student-centered communication and feedback strategies.
Serves as a values-aligned leader for both internal teams and partner schools.
Submits required documentation and reports on time (e.g., lesson plans, timesheets).
Manages materials and tools required for intervention delivery.
Maintains compliance documentation using approved GPS platforms and templates.
Supports onboarding and training of new staff regarding program expectations.
Ensures team adoption and consistent use of organizational technology systems.
Establishes and maintains expectation clarity through role definitions, blueprints, program manuals, and school delivery plans (SDPs).
Leads intentional use of data to inform decisions, monitor progress, and improve outcomes.
Builds a culture of trust through consistent feedback, growth conversations, and aligned evaluations.
Uses restorative practices to help others implement change, assist with problem-solving, and lead through blueprint thinking.
Provides program consultation and implementation support through engagement to ensure customers and employees feel supported and positioned for impact.
Provides in-program leadership support by filling in for absent team members, assisting with leadership coverage as needed, and completing additional duties as assigned by a supervisor.