Director of Student Services

Director of Student Services

(Administrator)

12 Months/260 Days

Open Until Filled

Paper screening begins Monday, June 22, 2026

In Molalla River Schools, we are committed to equipping every student with the knowledge, skills, and mindset needed to fulfill their aspirations for a successful post-secondary journey.  The successful candidate for the Director of Student Services will be a well-rounded and knowledgeable leader who supports each and every student in their personal journey.

Molalla River Schools’ administrators are ethical, committed educational leaders who practice excellent leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills and who use effective judgment and decision-making dedicated to the district’s vision:  Every student has the opportunity and access to explore and pursue their own aspirations, paving the way for a promising future.

If your personal goals, aspirations and professional qualifications are in alignment with the district’s vision and mission and the goals of this position, we invite you to apply to join our dedicated administrative team.

Job Summary

Under the guidance and administrative supervision of the Superintendent, the role of the Director of Student Services is to manage the day-to-day operations of the Student Services Department in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, generally accepted special education principles and board policies. 

Job Goal

The Director of Student Services provides leadership, strategic vision and oversight to the district’s student services and special education programs to enable all students who cannot sufficiently access general education programs without supported educational opportunities to benefit from the district’s educational programs to the fullest extent possible by eliminating any obstacles that prevent or interfere with their learning.

Essential Requirements

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to execute each requirement satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities needed for the position:

1. Possess a current TSPC administrator license with appropriate credentials.
2. Possess a Master’s degree in special education or related field.
3. Have at least five successful years’ experience as a teacher in special education or related area of study.
4. Ability to maintain and verify completeness of records, meet schedules and deadlines.
5. Ability to perform work in a self-directed manner.
6. Ability to use judgment in the analysis of facts and circumstances surrounding individual problems in determining and prioritizing the necessary actions.
7. Ability to maintain effective relationships with all levels of administration, staff members, students, parents and the general public.
8. Must respect confidential information.
9. Genuine enjoyment and understanding of children and awareness of general purposes and goals of public education.
10. Willingness to operate according to policies and procedures.
11. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board and Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may also be assigned.

1. Contributes to the development of the district philosophy of education.
2. Assists in the adaptation of school policies to include supported education needs.
3. Recommends policies and programs essential to the needs of all children.
4. Stays informed of legal requirements governing special education, and guidance/counseling.
5. Provides leadership in establishing new programs and developing improved understanding of existing programs.
6. Develops and initiates programs for continuous identification of students who need additional educational support.
7. Supervises and coordinates supported education classroom programs.
8. Evaluates existing programs as an ongoing responsibility, and recommends changes and additions as needed.
9. Establishes procedures for placement, evaluation, assignment, and re-appraisal of students with regard to the supported education services program.
10. Develops procedures for referrals, securing medical reports, psychological examinations, and placements.
11. Supervises and coordinates home instruction for home bound or hospitalized students.
12. Contributes to goal setting and evaluation of student services personnel.
13. Assists in recruitment, selection, and recommendation for hiring of any student services personnel.
14. Assumes responsibility for compiling, maintaining, and filing all reports, records, and other documents legally required or administratively useful.
15. Monitors the development and maintenance of records for all children receiving special services.
16. Supervises preparation of attendance reports and similar data necessary to obtain reimbursement of funds, collect tuition for out-of-district students, and for other similar fiscal matters.
17. Arranges transportation for all children placed in special classes.
18. Develops budget recommendations and provides expenditure controls on established budgets for student services.
19. Stays informed and up to date regarding the state of financial aid for student services.
20. Interprets and communicates the objectives and details of student services programs and initiatives to the Board, administration, staff, parents and the public at large.
21. Maintains a permanent inventory of equipment purchased for student services.
22. Monitors all supplies and materials used by student services personnel.
23. Evaluates on an ongoing basis, the total student services program, curriculum and procedures.
24. Establishes effective liaison with the various offices and agencies within the community that may provide specialized or professional help to students and their parents, and serves as the referral agent to those offices and agencies.
25. Consults with parents of students enrolled in student services programs.
26. Assumes responsibility for personal professional growth and development; for keeping current with the literature, new research findings, and improved techniques; and for attending appropriate professional meetings and conferences.
27. Acts as the district liaison for homeless students.
28. Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may from be assigned by the superintendent.

Required Application Materials

• Cover letter setting forth personal qualifications, experiences and reasons for interest in this position.
• Current resume
• A minimum of three letters of recommendation with at least one from the most recent direct supervisor.
• Statement of Educational Philosophy
• Statement of Leadership Style that includes how you would lead the way in providing each and every student opportunities and access in support of the district’s vision.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, Bonding, and/or Testing Required

1. Current TSPC administrator license with appropriate special education credentials
2. Possess and maintain a valid First Aid card if required
3. Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance
4. Valid state driver’s license

Salary : $143,233 - $168,394