Student Support Services Coordinator

The requirements

• Develop and implement inclusive education practices across PYP, MYP, and DP.
  
• Coordinate with IB coordinators to arrange access and accommodations.
  
• In collaboration with the Head of Academy, recruit well-qualified individuals to join the Student Support department.
  
• Give feedback to, and be involved in the appraisal of, members of the Student Support department.
  
• Maintain confidentiality and observe data protection guidelines.
  
• Collaborate on transition programs for students moving between PYP, MYP, and DP stages.
  
• Promote the Learner Profile through student services initiatives.
  
• Ensure compliance with IB guidelines, school policies, and local regulations.
  
• Prepare reports for leadership and accreditation purposes.
  

• Lead the student support department including Counselors, Learning Support specialists, English Language support specialists, and Bangla Language Support specialists (Junior School only).
  
• Undertake the role of School Safeguarding Focal Point (often known as Child Protection Officer).
  
• Follow safeguarding protocols in conjunction with the Country Safeguarding Lead and the Head of Academy.
  
• Identify and assess students with diverse learning needs in collaboration with teachers, counselors, and parents.
  
• Design the academic support for students with diverse learning needs to access the mainstream curriculum and classroom.
  
• Create a student support register that provides information to learning support specialists and all teachers regarding the individual needs of students with identified learning needs.
  
• Coordinate Personalised Learning Plans (PLPs) and Student Support Plans for students with learning differences, language acquisition needs, or special needs.
  
• Liaise with external agencies to understand any formal diagnoses, and create any appropriate partnerships.
  
• Provide professional development to all teachers so that they are equipped to differentiate for the needs of all students in their care.
  
• Offer guidance to teachers on best practices in inclusive education and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
  
• Implement the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) model across the school.
  
• Build a collaborative culture where all educators support the comprehensive student support system.
  
• Collaborate with Junior School and Senior School leadership to ensure that students are well supported throughout their time at the Academy.
  
• Maintain well-organised documentation that records student development.
  
• Monitor implementation dependability and make data-informed adjustments to programs and services to ensure optimal effectiveness.
  
• Coordinate assessment processes that distinguish between language acquisition needs and exceptional learning needs.
  
• Communicate effectively with parents, keeping them informed of progress and ways to support learning at home.
  
• Review and update Academy policies related to inclusion, student support and safeguarding.
  
• Assist in the Admissions process for any student with support needs.
  
• Champion the creation of an inclusive learning environment across the Academy.
  
• Facilitate Student Support Team (SST) meetings and case conferences.