Schools Coordination Specialist

About the Employer

Qualifications

Applicants must: Be a current employee of Norfolk Public Schools. Demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, acceptance, and student leadership. Possess strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with students and staff. Be able to coordinate activities and meet program deadlines.

Position Overview

Norfolk Public Schools is seeking an enthusiastic and organized staff member to serve as the Unified Champion Schools Coordinator. The coordinator will support the implementation and sustainability of the Unified Champion Schools program and promote a school culture of inclusion, acceptance, belonging, and student leadership.

Primary Responsibilities

Coordinate and support the Unified Champion Schools program. Serve as the primary school contact for unified program activities. Recruit and support student participation and leadership. Coordinate student meetings, activities, and school-wide inclusion initiatives. Assist with planning unified sports, recreational, social, and community activities. Collaborate with teachers, administrators, special education staff, coaches, and other school personnel. Communicate program information, activities, and events to the school community. Maintain appropriate program calendars, records, participation information, and documentation. Participate in applicable Unified Champion Schools training and professional development. Promote an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming school environment. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with students with disabilities; experience with Unified Champion Schools, Special Olympics Unified Sports, student leadership programs, or other inclusion initiatives.

How to Apply

Please submit a brief cover letter of interest to via SchoolSpring or email to kara.muirhead@npss.k12.va.us