What are the responsibilities and job description for the Co-Director of Student Services position at School Administrative Unit 74?
The Barrington School District is seeking a
Co-Director of Student Services
GOAL:
The Co-Director of Student Services’ primary responsibility shall be to develop and maintain a delivery system of services, which shall adequately provide for the student services of the youth of the Barrington School District. This system shall include appropriate pre-school, elementary, middle school, and high school programs as well as extended programs, which may be appropriate, and in the educational interests of the students.
Essential Functions
- Responsible for leadership and creativity in the development and maintenance of the following program areas:
- ESOL services
- Home Education instruction
- Home tutoring
- Special Education
- Out of District Placements
- High School Students
- Title IX
- Keeps abreast of research findings and current trends and makes such information available to the staff, School Board, and public as appropriate
- Works cooperatively with Building Principals to ensure the efficient and effective articulation between special education programs and personnel and regular education programs and personnel
- Remains well-informed about existing services, programs, and activities external to the system which may be utilized efficiently and effectively to meet student needs
- Serves as a member of the Administrative Team
- Provides leadership in the development and implementation of staff development activities designed to improve instruction and the delivery of services; serves as a member of the District’s Professional Development Team
- Provides for School District compliance with federal and state laws and regulations relative to program services
- Provides leadership and coordination for the placement of students in extended year and out-of-district placements as appropriate
- Works with the District’s high school(s) of record AND HIGH SCHOOL OF CHOICE special education staff to provide for appropriate programming for high school students with special needs
- Serves as an advocate for children, promoting new programs and service(s), which will address unmet needs
- Serves as a liaison between the Barrington School District and the three high schools, that serve Barrington students.
- Represents the interests of the Barrington School District in courts of law when required in actions involving Barrington students
- Participates in School Board meetings and other public meetings when requested
- Works cooperatively with other local and regional agencies, which may have an interest in and/or may provide services to address the special needs of children of the School District
- Prepares annual reports of student services programs, achievements, and needs as necessary
- Apprises the staff, School Board, parents, and public of special needs programs, achievements and needs, and acts in a public relations capacity as is necessary and appropriate