Director of Student Services

Position Title: Director of Student Services

_ Administrator , Year Round_

JOB ANALYSIS

The Director of Student Services shall plan, organize, and direct the overall functioning and management of the Special Education and Student Services Department, and collaborate and provide support to administrative and professional staff in meeting identified instructional goals of the district. The Director shall coordinate the efforts and focus of all offices within the Special Education and Student Services Department. The Director shall maintain close communication with administrative and professional staff to reduce fragmentation of efforts and to maximize coordinated efforts. The Director shall provide administrative support to elementary and secondary principals and assistant superintendent with strong emphasis on special education procedural safeguards and technical assistance related to the Federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The ultimate goal of the Director of Student Services shall be to develop, achieve, and maintain the best possible educational programs and services for students with across-the-board consistency and continuity when meeting individual student needs and enhancing programs and services.

REPORTS TO

Superintendent of Schools

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(The following are illustrative of the responsibilities associated with this position and are not intended to be all-inclusive.)

· Responsible for supervising district wide Special Education programming and federal and state compliance (PK- 22 high school graduation /transition); nursing services, Section 504 compliance, English as a Second Language services (ESOL) and McKinney-Vento liaison.

· Serve as Title IX, Human Rights Coordinator; investigate Title IX complaints for district.

· Oversee development, presentation and implementation of Student Services budget.

· Supervise and evaluate six direct reports (special education directors in each building).

· Oversee hiring and supervision of professional and support staff.

· Oversee staffing and programming for identified special education students.

· Oversee staffing and programming for students serviced under Section 504 plans.

· Manage strategic plan initiatives for Student Services Department in conjunction with Assistant Superintendent to be included in district’s overall strategic plan.

· Maintain and update district Local Plan for the implementation of IDEA.

· Complete all State NHDOE reporting requirements for SPP Indicators and Special Education Aid invoicing through NHSEIS.

· Authorize and execute contracts with outside agencies and service providers, including negotiating bus contracts for specialized transportation with the School Business Administrator.

· Develop Federal IDEA grant activity areas in coordination with the Business Administrator and Superintendent.

· Oversee School to Medicaid program

· Act as foster care liaison for students in DCYF custody

· Supervise case manager for out of district students including charter school placement and court placed students.

· Court liaison for active court involved students

· Oversee specialized transportation for school year and Extended School Year students; trouble shoot bussing issues and driver concerns

· Oversee staffing and programming for Extended School Year Summer programming.

· Act as a liaison for the Superintendent and the Assistant Superintendents regarding issues of concern related to Special Education and Student Services.

· Coordinate District special education programs in accordance with Board policy, goals, and objectives; Department of Education rules and regulations; and federal laws and regulations. Develop long and short-range special education plans. Collaborate with staff to ensure the appropriate inclusion of special education students in all subject classes, school programs, and activities. Assist in planning and implementing programs that support alignment of learning standards with effective special education teaching practices.

· Articulate and implement a clear vision for moving special education students on a service continuum from the least restrictive environment (LRE) to inclusion in regular education classes.

· Coordinate special education evaluations and assessments.

· Perform any other duties assigned by the Superintendent.

KEY COMPETENCIES

· Organizing and planning

· Problem analysis and problem solving

· Judgment skills

· Critical thinking skills

· Communication skills

· Presentation skills

· Integrity

· Coaching skills

· Persuasive ability

· Adaptability

QUALIFICATIONS

· Master’s in special education preferred

· NH Special Educator Administrator Certification

· Knowledge of relevant Special Education legislation and regulations

· Knowledge of relevant software preferred

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• NH Special Educator Administrator (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $110,000 - $130,000