2026-2027 Student Services Coordinator

Diocese of Dallas Schools•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Student Services Coordinator JOB SUMMARY: The Student Services Coordinator fulfills the mission of Notre Dame School of Dallas by working with the principal, assistant principal in the overall management of the lower school, Pre-ETS, job training, transition education, job placement and post graduate development. This position is supervised and evaluated by the principal. SCHOOL MISSION EXPECTATIONS Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of Notre Dame of Dallas School. Acts as a witness to Gospel values and the charism of the SSND (School Sisters of Notre Dame) JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: LOWER SCHOOL Serve as a partner and resource for lower school, faculty, staff, parents, and students. Oversees curriculum implementation Review curriculum alignment in all subject areas Works with department lead to resolve student conflicts Consults with BCBA and RBT on student behavior plans Support the school leadership in decisions Mentor new staff in the areas of curriculum, mission and progress reports JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: UPPER SCHOOL- Job sites Directs and Coordinates job sites for BRIDGES and VC departments (over 35 job sites) Monitors job sites for the Upper School by making job site visits annually or as needed Evaluates job sites for effectiveness Provides teacher support, and training for on/off campus job(s) skills Mentor new staff in the areas of curriculum, mission and progress reports JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: UPPER SCHOOL-TRANSITION/ (BRIDGES- Pre-ETS) Possess a working understanding of the transition process for students with disabilities. Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills Knowledge of service agencies which may provide assistance to students Schedule and lead transition meetings for first year BRIDGES students and VC Graduates Development of a graduate ITP for seamless transition after graduation Inform teachers and administrator (s) of transitional goals for graduates Work with teachers to develop real “jobs” on campus Trains and oversees Pre-ETS delivery of services for BRIDGEs students Meets all TWC billing dates and mandates Review EOQ job and CBI evaluations LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITES Train new job coaches for off/ on campus job training Communicate with department head(s) regarding job/ transition as it pertains to their department Attend all Upper School department meetings Work and train staff on understanding transition information school wide Act as a role model of professionalism for the school Maintain confidentiality with staff, students, families and community

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with a minimum of 12 hours in education (special education certification is preferred)
Experience working in the areas of functional academics, vocational training and transition services
Teaching and job coaching experience preferred
Strong communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Google Workspace, and related educational technology tools.
Good planning and organizational skills
Ability to work well with other staff, volunteers and off campus community partners
Knowledge and use of good behavior management strategies
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Ability to transport or travel to off-campus job sites as needed.
Ability to supervise students in community environments.
Completion of background check and Safe Environment training as required by the Diocese of Dallas.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and assist with student mobility or supervision as needed.
First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain).
Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with all school privacy policies.

Responsibilities

Serve as a partner and resource for lower school, faculty, staff, parents, and students.
Oversees curriculum implementation
Review curriculum alignment in all subject areas
Works with department lead to resolve student conflicts
Consults with BCBA and RBT on student behavior plans
Support the school leadership in decisions
Mentor new staff in the areas of curriculum, mission and progress reports
Directs and Coordinates job sites for BRIDGES and VC departments (over 35 job sites)
Monitors job sites for the Upper School by making job site visits annually or as needed
Evaluates job sites for effectiveness
Provides teacher support, and training for on/off campus job(s) skills
Mentor new staff in the areas of curriculum, mission and progress reports
Possess a working understanding of the transition process for students with disabilities.
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of service agencies which may provide assistance to students
Schedule and lead transition meetings for first year BRIDGES students and VC Graduates
Development of a graduate ITP for seamless transition after graduation
Inform teachers and administrator (s) of transitional goals for graduates
Work with teachers to develop real “jobs” on campus
Trains and oversees Pre-ETS delivery of services for BRIDGEs students
Meets all TWC billing dates and mandates
Review EOQ job and CBI evaluations
Train new job coaches for off/ on campus job training
Communicate with department head(s) regarding job/ transition as it pertains to their department
Attend all Upper School department meetings
Work and train staff on understanding transition information school wide
Act as a role model of professionalism for the school
Maintain confidentiality with staff, students, families and community
The Coordinator of Student Services reports directly to the Principal but is expected to work cooperatively with the Department Heads and Assistant Principal.
She/he is responsible for the coordination of student services in all departments and needs to be available to be called on as needed to cover classes or job sites.