Maize Middle School is adding a Student Support Services Liaison for the 2025-26 school year.  This person will advocate and coordinate services for at-risk students in order to close the achievement gap.  This is accomplished through building capacity in educators and continually ensuring the level of services provided to students is appropriate.  

Qualifications:

Education/Certification: Current Kansas teaching license or related service provider experience, Building Administrator license preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills: Strong oral and written communication skills, advanced understanding of special education law, strong decision making skills, problem solving, significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality, collaboration 

Experience: Special education or related special services experience preferred, school leadership experience preferred, 3 years of teaching/special education services experience preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist building administrators in reviewing student performance data and recommend action steps.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary team in order to study and address student needs.
• Facilitate a smooth transition between student placements when needed. 
• Provide guidance and support during the IEP process from drafting to implementation.  
• Serve as the Local Education Agency (LEA) representative at IEP meetings.
• Assist all staff in implementing positive behavior strategies and tiered support regarding behavior.
• Model behavior interventions for educators and support staff.
• Assist in developing and delivering professional learning opportunities for educators and support staff.  
• Conduct classroom observations and provide coaching conversations for continued development.
• Understand and ensure compliance with laws related to serving students especially in the areas of disability accommodations and special education.
• Support standards of student conduct and respond to students in crisis.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality as appropriate in order to comply with district, state and federal laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the school and district.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and phone, two-way radio, personal or district provided vehicle

Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing

Motion: Repetitive hand motion, some walking, occasional reaching, carrying, stooping, and kneeling

Lifting: Some heavy lifting, must be able to restrain students

Environment: Primarily indoors with some outdoor activities, may be noisy, must navigate between different buildings

Mental Demands: Maintain focus, decision-making, remain composed under pressure

Attendance: Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance/punctuality as required by the Board of Education policies and regulations.

Clearances: Background check, drug screen, TB test, driving record

This position is covered by the Negotiated Agreement and may include an additional 8 days.