Chief Student Support Officer

The purpose of this classification is to oversee Student Support initiatives, Student Services, School Counselors, Social Workers, Truancy, Homeless, 504 plans, and OCR concerns. The Chief Student Support Officer will act as a liaison between the Superintendent and Board members, school administrators, employees, parents, community, and other stakeholders, in order to provide effective leadership.  

Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out but may be considered incidental in the performance of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties herein described. 

• Coordinates with appropriate personnel and outside agencies to ensure the safe operations of schools. 
• Leads the planning, development, and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures for assigned areas to ensure the effective utilization of resources to support the vision and mission of the school district. 
• Consults and collaborates with the Superintendent, Board of Education, State Department of Education, administrators, district employees, and other officials to ensure efficient operations. 
• Evaluates effectiveness of operations and programs in assigned areas; identifies and implements improvements or enhancements. 
• Supervises, directs, counsels, disciplines, and evaluates assigned staff. 
• Develops, recommends, and implements budget for assigned area; monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget. 
• Establishes procedures for ensuring assigned areas are safe.  
• Communicates through the proper channels to keep the Superintendent and other appropriate personnel informed of impending problems. 
• Attends meetings as needed. 
• Travels to school locations and other locations throughout the district to perform job duties. 
• Prepares or completes various documents, reports, and correspondence as required. 
• Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, typing documents, making copies, sending/receiving faxes, filing documentation, processing incoming/outgoing mail, or running errands. 
• Complies with applicable district, state, and federal codes, laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures. 
• Adheres to the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Tennessee Law.  
• Acts in a professional, respectful, and welcoming manner at all times. 
• Creates a customer-focused climate and provides quality services and support to schools, community, businesses, Superintendent of Schools, Board of Education, and other stakeholders. 
• Works collaboratively with all stakeholders. 
• Follows established procedures to ensure assigned areas are safe. 
• Maintains confidentiality. 
• Attends work and arrives to work on time. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Education, Experience, and Qualifications 

• Master’s Degree in School Administration and Supervision or Educational Leadership; 
• Supplemented by ten (10) years previous experience that includes progressively responsible school management and administration; 
• Or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. 
• Must maintain a valid state issued driver’s license. 
• Possession of valid State of Tennessee Professional Teacher certification preferred.  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills to deal effectively with students, educators, parents, and community members.  

Compensation
Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience. 
Grade: Q
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