What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Student Services position at Carney, Sandoe & Associates?
Carney, Sandoe & Associates, an education recruitment organization has partnered with an independent boarding school in Watertown, Connecticut to find their next Director of Student Services.
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Responsibilities:
- Oversee a team of 3 colleagues, fostering a culture of professional growth, clear communication, and collaboration.
- Provide high-level guidance to specialists in managing complex student cases and designing evidence-based interventions.
- Review and interpret psychoeducational evaluations to develop formal accommodation plans and implement learning support policies.
- Remain at the forefront of educational research to respond to emerging trends in academic support, neurodiversity, and adolescent development.
- Ensure all accommodation policies meet legal standards and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- Provide one-on-one support in academic skills, study strategies, and executive functioning.
- Oversee the development of accurate, data-driven accommodation plans that empower students to take agency over their learning.
- Partner closely with the Health Center and Counseling Department to integrate mental health and wellness into academic frameworks.
- Lead the process for educational evaluations and external referrals, ensuring a seamless support loop between students, families, faculty, and learning specialists.
Qualifications and Personal Attributes:
- Advanced degree in education, psychology, special education, or a related field.
- Minimum 5-7 years of experience in learning support, with at least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
- Proven ability to work across departments to ensure a holistic student experience.
- Deep knowledge of learning differences in adolescents and evidence-based interventions and demonstrated expertise in assessment interpretation and accommodation plan development
Potential Benefits: Compensation and benefit packages are competitive but will differ by school and will typically depend on geographic location, your experience, and your level of degree.
💵 Competitive pay
🧠 Professional Development Opportunities
✏️ Classroom Resources
🏥 Medical, dental and vision insurance
😃 401(k) plan – Employer match
⛱️ Paid holidays, vacation and personal time
🏠 Housing (boarding schools only)
Carney Sandoe does not discriminate on the basis of physical handicap, sex, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national or ethnic origin in administration of its services, consulting, events, professional development, or other programs.