DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES

Director of Student Services provides leadership and oversight for Special Education, Title I/LAP, ESL, Gifted, and other at-risk programs. The position supports students, families, and staff through program development, coordination, evaluation, professional development, and collaborative leadership focused on improving student learning and outcomes. Provides collaborative administrative leadership and management by working with building principals and staff to develop, implement, improve and supervise high quality educational support programs and services. Coordinates with building principals the recruitment, selection, assignment of special education staff. Work with others to create a shared vision of instructional excellence; develop the partnerships, resources, and capacities to make the vision a reality. Develops and manages multiple budgets in conformance with budget allocations, district fiscal procedures, and state and federal fund source restrictions. Works cooperatively with the Finance Department relative to staffing levels and budgeting. Works positively with a diverse range of parents, staff, agency and community members to establish healthy involvement in planning, implementation and evaluation of programs pertaining to the education of exceptional children Establishes procedures for placement, evaluation, assignment and re-evaluation of students in the special education services program. Supervises and coordinate home instruction for homebound or hospitalized students. Monitors current programs for operational effectiveness and makes changes or recommendations for improvement. Assumes responsibility for compiling, maintaining and filing all reports, records and other documents legally required or administratively useful. Interprets programs for the special education services to the Board, administration, staff and the public. Coordinates placement of students outside the school district in alternate placements. Assigns, supervises and evaluates District special programs staff and designated staff, i.e., Psychologists, SLP’s Ensures timely response to Federal, State and local grants and reporting requirements. Coordinates in-service workshops and in-service opportunities for special education staff. Subscribes to and practices philosophy of teamwork and professionalism. Recommends needed changes in policy appropriate to assigned areas. Promotes good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation. Collaborates with Transportation Director to ensure necessary transportation is provided for special needs students. #J-18808-Ljbffr