Director of Student Services

NOTICE OF VACANCY

Date: April 24, 2026

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

At the time of application, the candidate must hold or be eligible for:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university required
• Holder of or eligible for Maryland Administrative II certification
• Five (5) years of successful experience in an administrative capacity, preferably as a school-based administrator.
• Experience in high school leadership preferred

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS: These are pre-employment knowledge, abilities, and skills that apply to the Essential Job Functions.  At the time of employment, the candidate must have:

1. Comprehensive knowledge of student services theory, practice, and administration, including integrated delivery models that support academic achievement, student well-being, and equitable outcomes.
2. Thorough knowledge of Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR), Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) guidance, and federal laws governing student services, including student discipline, student attendance, Title IX, Section 504, IDEA intersections, FERPA, McKinney-Vento, and mandated reporting requirements.
3. Demonstrated expertise in Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS), PBIS, restorative approaches, trauma-informed practices, social-emotional learning, and evidence-based interventions to reduce disproportionality and exclusionary discipline.
4. Strong understanding of school safety, crisis response, threat assessment, prevention strategies, and collaboration with law enforcement and community agencies.
5. Ability to interpret, analyze, and apply student data (discipline, attendance, climate, behavior, compliance indicators) to guide strategic decision-making and program evaluation.
6. Demonstrated skill in policy development, compliance monitoring, and operationalizing legal requirements into procedures and training for school-based staff.
7. Proven leadership in equity-centered decision-making, culturally responsive practice, and fostering inclusive, supportive learning environments.
8. Exceptional ability to advise and support administrators on complex, sensitive student matters involving legal, ethical, and community considerations.
9. Strong organizational leadership skills, including strategic planning, budget management, grant oversight, staff supervision, and performance evaluation.
10. Highly effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills; ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including students, families, staff, community partners, and government agencies.
11. Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple priorities, respond effectively to urgent situations, and exercise sound professional judgment under pressure.
12. Ability to perform under high stakes conditions.
13. Valid driver’s license, motor vehicle insurance, and ability to travel as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND DUTIES:

1. Provides districtwide leadership for the planning, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of comprehensive student services programs that ensure equitable access, student well-being, safety, and academic success.
2. Directs and oversees pupil personnel services, school psychology, school counseling, school social work, school health services, mental health coordination, alternative education programs, student discipline processes, student attendance, residency and enrollment compliance, homelessness services, and school safety initiatives.
3. Leads the design, implementation, and sustainability of a districtwide Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) that integrates academic, behavioral, and social-emotional supports, ensuring alignment with instructional priorities, special education, and Blueprint for Maryland’s Future expectations.
4. Provides system-level leadership for school climate and culture initiatives, including Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), Restorative Practices, Social-Emotional Learning, and Trauma-Informed Practices, with a focus on reducing disproportionality, exclusionary discipline, and barriers to student success.
5. Serves as the district Title IX Coordinator for student matters, overseeing investigations, compliance, corrective actions, training, and reporting in accordance with federal guidance and Board policy; collaborates with Human Resources on cross-functional investigations as appropriate.
6. Ensures district compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including but not limited to COMAR, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act, child abuse and neglect reporting laws, residency regulations, and student records requirements.
7. Provides guidance to principals and central office leaders on complex student discipline and safety matters, district level discipline conferences, placement decisions, crisis response, safety planning, and risk management.
8. Analyzes districtwide data related to student behavior, attendance, discipline, climate, homelessness, and equity; uses data to identify trends, inform policy and practice, and drive continuous improvement.
9. Leads interagency and community collaboration with local government, law enforcement, health agencies, social services, and community partners to coordinate services that support students and families.
10. Oversees departmental budgeting, grants, and fiscal management; ensures effective use of resources to support student services priorities and compliance requirements.
11. Recruits, supervises, develops, and evaluates professional and administrative staff; designs and delivers professional learning aligned to district goals, legal mandates, and best practices in student services.
12. Advises the Superintendent, Board of Education, and executive leadership on student services policy, system risks, compliance status, and recommended actions.-

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND DUTIES:

1. Performs related work as required or assigned by the Chief Academic Officer and/or Superintendent.

PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL CONDITIONS/DEMANDS:

1. The position requires the ability to work extended hours and perform duties in a variety of environments, including office settings and schools.

UNUSUAL DEMANDS:   None

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the policy on evaluation as established by the Calvert County Public Schools.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:  Application deadline is.  Applicants please apply through the Applicant Tracking system located on the Calvert County Public Schools’ website – www.calvertnet.k12.md.us

References must be directly related to educational experience and must include immediate supervisor.

State law requires that anyone hired after October 1, 1986, who will have contact with school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation. Federal law requires that a new employee must complete the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) in person before beginning employment. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a drug screen. Current employees of the Calvert County Public Schools are exempt from these requirements.

House Bill 486 – Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Statement

Pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland - House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention all applicants are required to report all former employers in which you may have had direct contact with minors. The applicant must submit the contact information of the current employer, all former school employers, and all former employers not school related. Applicants should also include contact information for organizations in which you have volunteered, coached, mentor, tutored or otherwise had direct contact with minors.

Nondiscrimination Statement

Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry or national origin, familial status, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or genetic information or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Student Services
• Director of Human Resources
  443-550-8000

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.

Salary : $138,138 - $185,780