Position: Director of Student Services

Reports to: Assistant Superintendent

Salary: $165,000 to $175,000

Date: January 11, 2024

SUMMARY: The Director of Student Services will be responsible for supporting the facilitation of an inclusive model for student services, that is based upon best practices, the district’s philosophy and the needs of all students. The Director of Student Services directs the planning, development, organization, management, direction, and implementation of all aspects of Student Services for the District which include, but are not limited to, special education, gifted education, nursing services, school counseling, social work services, transportation, homeschool programming, homebound instruction and Section 504. Furthermore, the Director of Student Services assures compliance with all laws, codes, and regulations related to Student Services; evaluates assigned personnel, and collaborates/provides support to administrative and professional staff in meeting identified instructional goals of the District. The Director of Student Services is a strategic thinker and a proactive leader who models strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills, as well as an unwavering commitment and energy to sustain momentum in the district’s journey towards innovative teaching and learning practices for all learners.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

The Director of Student Services shall:

• Directs day-to-day activities involving coordination of special education services K-12
• Supervises the Supervisors of Special Education
• Supervises the district’s school psychologists, social workers, school counselors, related service providers, and nurses
• Provides oversight to the district’s transportation contractor
• Supervises the Supervisor of Transportation
• Participates in the hiring process for new staff members
• Provides expertise in the area of special education law
• Consults with student services staff and building principals, as needed
• Serve as liaison to IU special education supervisors with IU classes in district
• Represents the district at IU coordinator meetings
• Keeps abreast of the law, court decisions, and PDE memoranda
• Provides oversight of Section 504 agreements with building staff
• Facilitates alternative school placements, including IEP development
• Coordinates homebound services
• Attends IEP meetings in difficult or complex cases
• Provides oversight of students educated outside of district
• Reorganize, as needed, the IEP and re-evaluation processes
• Oversees the gifted program
• Oversees special education data collection for federal and state reports
• Develops the special education budget
• Coordinates the compilation of the district’s special education Plan
• Organizes preparation for special education audits
• Consults with legal counsel as needed in complex cases

PRIMARY RELATIONSHIPS:

The Director of Student Services shall be directly responsible to the Assistant Superintendent.

When requested by the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent, the Director of Pupil Services shall represent the district in working with the Bucks County Intermediate Unit, approved private schools, alternative schools, universities, agencies, parents of students with disabilities, and the general public.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Director of Student Services supervises the Supervisors of Special Education, Supervisor of Transportation, school psychologists, speech therapists and social workers.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Master’s Degree plus five years teaching/administrative experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Pennsylvania Certificate as Supervisor of Special Education or Principal K-12

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts such as basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in a specific field. Demonstrated leadership ability and general knowledge of issues and problems in all disability areas of special education. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in written or oral form. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and occasionally walk or stand. The employee is occasionally required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to focus. The position requires meeting deadlines with severe time constraints, interacting with the public and staff, irregular or extended work hours. The employee is responsible for the safety, well-being, and work output of others.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The noise level will be loud when visiting a building, quiet in the office, and moderate at meetings.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $165,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person