Director of Student Support Services

The position of Director of Student Support Services was established for the purpose/s of planning, coordinating, implementing, directing, and maintaining the district's instructional programs, including Special Education programs and services; district and building school improvement processes and plans; State and Federal programs, professional development, and staffing to ensure programs and services are achieved within budget.

REPORTS TO: Superintendent or designee

Work Calendar: 210 Days

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in administration with curriculum development experience.
• Special Education Director certification or a willingness to complete requirements to receive full or temporary approval as a director in special education.
• Valid Michigan general education teaching certificate; and
• certificate in at least one (1) area of special education preferred.

EXPERIENCE:  At least five (5) years of job-related experience.

SUPERVISES: Administrative and Special Education/At-risk personnel (e.g., Psychologists, Resource Room, Social Workers, Speech and Language Therapists, Teacher Consultant, Title I and 31a personnel, etc.) in a professional manner for the purpose of conducting objectives within area of responsibility.

JOB GOAL: To perform their assigned duties in such a manner to maintain the best possible educational programs and services for students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Attends various meetings (e.g., Board meetings, county/tri-county director meeting, training, hearings, IEP’s, etc.) for the purpose of providing direction and/or receiving information.
• Coordinate, implement, analyze, and interpret local, state, and federal assessment programs (i.e., DRA, NWEA, M-Step, PSAT, SAT, etc.) for the purpose of measuring student growth.
• Collaborates with other district personnel for the purpose of initiating, implementing and/or maintaining services and programs.
• Develops proposals, innovative programs, budgets, and grant opportunities for the purpose of meeting identified district goals as well as state and federal mandates.
• Facilitates meetings (i.e., IEP, 504), processes, etc. (e.g., due process hearings, district liaison, special education parent groups, etc.) for the purpose of implementing and maintaining district Special Education programs and support services in compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.
• Implements assigned programs and/or projects for the purpose of conforming to district and state curriculum and/or instructional objectives.
• Manages grant and general fund account of assigned programs and all related financial activity for the purpose of ensuring that expenses are within budget limits and/or fiscal practices are followed.
• Manages the Department of Student Support Services for the purpose of delivering services which conform to established local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Monitors districtwide and school site-based Student Support programs and/or projects for the purpose of implementing and achieving objectives within area of responsibility.
• Manages and monitors the student management systems (e.g., TIEnet, PowerSchool, BAA, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring accuracy and compliance with local, state, and federal pupil accounting guidelines.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Performs personnel functions (e.g., interviewing, evaluating, supervising, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing, enhancing productivity of personnel, and achieving objectives within budget.
• Provides ongoing and systematic professional development for administrators and staff for the purpose of program and pupil accounting compliance, increasing student achievement, and the needs of student placement and staffing allocations.
• Researches a variety of information for the purpose of providing department leadership, implementing best practices, improving existing programs and/or developing innovative programs.
• Supervises staff, including administrative, special education and at-risk personnel in a professional manner for the purpose of carrying out district objectives within area of responsibility.
• Provide leadership and guidance for the purpose of improving programs and curriculum for students and staff as well as state/federal compliance.
• Interpret laws, regulations and policies of district, local, state, and federal agencies for the purpose of accountability and compliance.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

• SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word, State website portals, and written/verbal communication skills.
• KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include PowerSchool, TIEnet, Michigan Electronic Grant Systems (MEGS), IDEA regulations, AS400, etc.
• ABILITY is required to schedule a considerable number of activities, meetings, and/or events; routinely gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider several factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing a variety of complex processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires analysis based on organizational objectives; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include professional leadership, communication, and conflict resolution.

RESPONSIBILITY. Responsibilities include working independently under broad organizational guidelines to achieve unit objectives; directing other persons within a department, large work unit, and/or across several small work units; and tracking budget expenditures. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s services.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT. The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 50% sitting, 25% walking, and 25% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any duties requested by his or her management that generally fit within the job’s expectations.

Essential Functions of the job as per the Americans with Disability Act (ADA)

EVALUATION: The Superintendent or designee will annually evaluate the performance of the employee.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Applications will be accepted until filled.

to be considered, include a Letter of Interest, resume, transcripts of university credit and/or appropriate certificates, and at least two (2) Letters of Recommendation).

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Title II of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, and Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1977, it is the policy of the Richmond Community School District that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion ,military status, national origin or ancestry, sex (including sexual orientation), disability, age (except as authorized by law,) height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to, discrimination during any program, activity, service or in employment. Should you need to contact someone about discrimination of any kind in the school district, contact the Superintendent at 35276 Division, Richmond, MI 48062.

Salary : $85,874 - $110,553