Director of Student Services

Requirements / Qualifications

The following materials are required for a completed application packet:1. Certificated Application 2. A personal cover letter by the applicant (see description below)3. Resume4. THREE letters of recommendation5. Copy of credential (Education Specialist or Licensed Educational Psychologist)6. Transcripts (must show Bachelors Degree awarded)(Bilingual in Spanish Preferred not required)

Personal Cover Letter should include: -experience with students -special talents/interests -why you want to work for Empower

Requirements / Qualifications

The following materials are required for a completed application packet:1. Certificated Application 2. A personal cover letter by the applicant (see description below)3. Resume4. THREE letters of recommendation5. Copy of credential (Education Specialist or Licensed Educational Psychologist)6. Transcripts (must show Bachelors Degree awarded)(Bilingual in Spanish Preferred not required)

Personal Cover Letter should include: -experience with students -special talents/interests -why you want to work for Empower

Comments and Other Information

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:This is a small school consisting of 7-8 classrooms and approximately 140 students. This is a leadership position similar to an Assistant Principal role except with Special Education coordination instead of instructional coaching as part of the job duties. Oversee the Coordination of the Special Education program:-An Ed Specialist intern with a caseload of approximately 20 students- 3 related service providers and approximately 3 skilled paraprofessionals-Compliance-related aspects of Special Education and required reporting-Provide staff development to schools staff regarding students with disabilities.-Serve as administrator during IEP Coordinator-Lead MTSS program and SST process-Hold SST meetings as necessary and track student progressAssessment Coordinator-Coordinate administration of all state and school assessments (ELPAC CAASPP NWEA MAPs and other curricular assessments)Restorative Practices-Provide support as needed for student discipline incorporating restorative practices-Hold meetings as necessary with parents relating to student discipline/behavior OTHER FUNCTIONS:Perform related duties as QUALIFICATIONS:Education Required: Bachelors DegreeCA Teaching Credential for Mild/Moderate Disabilities/Education Specialist or Licensed Educational PsychologistWork Experience: Experience teaching in the field of Special Education is required; not including student least 5 years of experience in the Special Education Field is experience in English/Spanish (preferred)

Comments and Other Information

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:This is a small school consisting of 7-8 classrooms and approximately 140 students. This is a leadership position similar to an Assistant Principal role except with Special Education coordination instead of instructional coaching as part of the job duties. Oversee the Coordination of the Special Education program:-An Ed Specialist intern with a caseload of approximately 20 students- 3 related service providers and approximately 3 skilled paraprofessionals-Compliance-related aspects of Special Education and required reporting-Provide staff development to schools staff regarding students with disabilities.-Serve as administrator during IEP Coordinator-Lead MTSS program and SST process-Hold SST meetings as necessary and track student progressAssessment Coordinator-Coordinate administration of all state and school assessments (ELPAC CAASPP NWEA MAPs and other curricular assessments)Restorative Practices-Provide support as needed for student discipline incorporating restorative practices-Hold meetings as necessary with parents relating to student discipline/behavior OTHER FUNCTIONS:Perform related duties as QUALIFICATIONS:Education Required: Bachelors DegreeCA Teaching Credential for Mild/Moderate Disabilities/Education Specialist or Licensed Educational PsychologistWork Experience: Experience teaching in the field of Special Education is required; not including student least 5 years of experience in the Special Education Field is experience in English/Spanish (preferred)

Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only.

Required Experience:

Director