Student Support Coordinator & Counselor job opportunity at La Scuola International School.

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Date2026-03-05 bot
La Scuola International School Student Support Coordinator & Counselor
Experience: 3-years
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degreeMaster's (M.A.)
loacation San Francisco, California, United States Of America
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The individual leads and coordinates the school’s efforts to ensure that all students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally and ensures high-quality, research-based learning support across divisions. This individual works with the Student Support Team, Division Heads, faculty, staff, and families, and provides direct support and counseling to students. The individual helps to develop and implement systems, policies, and practices to meet a wide range of student needs—including neurodiversity, learning differences, social-emotional challenges, and other issues that arise. The individual is both a strategic coordinator and a hands-on practitioner, building a school culture of inclusion, equity, and holistic well-being. While the position will support the whole school, preschool through Grade 8, focus will primarily be on supporting students in Kindergarten through Grade 8. __ Role and Responsibilities Collaboration & Strategy Develop and implement a comprehensive vision for student support services aligned with the school’s mission and values. Coordinate direct support and interventions in-school and externally in collaboration with faculty, families, and caregivers Partner with the Pedagogical Leadership Team to integrate student support practices into curriculum and pedagogy. Collaborate with Pedagogical Leadership Team to determine what student needs can and cannot be met by the school's existing resources. Stay current on best practices and research related to child development, learning support, neurodiversity, and social-emotional learning. Establish systems for monitoring, documenting and evaluating the effectiveness of support services and interventions. Student & Teacher Support Oversee and coordinate academic and social-emotional support for students with identified or emerging needs. Provide direct support to students through short-term intervention, counseling, or skills coaching, as appropriate. Collaborate with teachers to design and implement classroom strategies that support diverse learners; design tier one supports and student support plans for targeted interventions/supports Review psychoeducational and neuropsychological evaluations; translate findings into practical strategies for teachers and families. Facilitate student support meetings and case conferences. Oversee individual learning profiles and case management. Develop and lead internal professional development for faculty around best practices for creating inclusive classrooms that support student learning. Work with teachers on classroom management strategies and proactive approaches to behavior and wellness. Support Admissions and Pedagogical teams during evaluations and observations i..e, Kindergarten playdates and other events as appropriate. Family Partnership Serve as the primary point of contact for families regarding external support services and work to ensure a strong school-home partnership starting with initial stages of intervention and tracking appropriately over time. Educate and empower parents/guardians around child development, learning differences, and support strategies. Compliance & Coordination Maintain accurate records of support plans, interventions, and accommodations. Coordinate with external specialists, therapists, evaluators, and other providers as needed. Ensure appropriate documentation and compliance with applicable laws and ethical guidelines related to student support. __ Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in school counseling, social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field preferred Experience with social-emotional teaching/counseling young children Demonstrated commitment to teaching and learning in a progressive, dynamic, 21st century school community Ability to work in a collegial and highly collaborative environment A growth mindset, active sense of humor, warm personality, and excellent organizational and communication skills __ Additional Information Start date: August 1, 2026 __ Benefits & Compensation Full time positions receive generous compensation and benefits package, including medical, vision and dental coverage. The school also offers an Employer-Matched Retirement Account (up to 5%), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), Commuter Benefits, Group Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, World Travel Assistance. Benefits may be available for employees who work between 20-29 hours per week with employees being responsible for 50% of the monthly premiums. Other benefits include Personal Time Off, Paid Federal Holidays and School Closures, daily warm lunch while on site, Employee Referral Bonuses, Outstanding Professional Development and Mentorship throughout the year, Free Employee Childcare for students enrolled at La Scuola during Professional Development Days. Additional Information Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. Prior to beginning work and as a condition of employment in order to comply with the law, all employees must provide documentation to prove eligibility to work in the United States. Final candidates will need to pass both Criminal Justice Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance and a physical exam, and provide a recent copy of a negative TB test and other immunization records. How to Apply Refer to the Employment Opportunities within and apply online. Please include a cover letter sharing your background and interest and your résumé (translated into English) as a first step. Applicants should be prepared to share three professional references and a teaching demonstration. As part of the interview process, you can expect to meet with our Human Resources team and Assistant Head of School as well as the Hiring Manager, in most cases the Division Director.

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Student Support Coordinator & Counselor Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Counselor related tasks