Anticipated Director for Student Services

The Director for Student Services assists the Executive Director in the day-to-day administration of Intermediate Unit programs operated under the policies established by the Board of Directors and governed by state and federal laws, regulations, and standards using effective organizational and communications skills. This position is expected to provided leadership to develop and implement a comprehensive system of Student Auxiliary and Specialized services and program, Special Education, Pupil Services, Mental Health, Adult Programming, and Innovation, and other niche services to ensure DCIU is on the cutting edge of programming. Furthermore, this position needs to ensure there are proper operational controls, administrative and reporting procedures, financial controls of budgets, and people systems in place to effectively grow the organization. Key to this position is entrepreneurialism as Intermediate Units are a service organization and must evolve based on the needs of our stakeholders.

Essential Functions

• Collaborates with the Executive Director and administration for the purpose of creating a singular focus on developing a high performing organization in student services and an administrative team.
• Leads the Department of Student Services by providing oversight of fiscal and personnel operations, establishing positive working relationships with local district directors of special education and pupil services, principals, central office administration, and local stakeholders, and providing assistance to local school districts, charter schools, and other stakeholders.
• Works closely with intermediate unit departments, state and federal level officials involved in education and service decision-making.
• Direct, supervise, and evaluate the efforts of the administration of each program/service of oversight.
• Serve as an active member of the executive leadership team, articulating a clear and shared vision of providing quality and cost-efficient programs and service for school districts and other organizations that serve children, while upholding the policies of the Board of Directors and implementing administrative guidelines and procedures.  
• Provide leadership (and keep informed) regarding state and federal regulations, memoranda, and legislation relative to education.
• Build internal and external partnerships to support the efforts of DCIU programs and initiatives and other organizations that serve children, ensuring positive relationships through outstanding customer service.
• Act as an entrepreneurial leader for the organization by developing and implementing new services and programs and revising services and programs at the DCIU.
• Maintain the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Evaluate and advise the Executive Director on the impact of long-range planning, introduction of new programs, strategies, and regulatory mandates.
• Foster a success-oriented, accountable environment within the DCIU.
• Provide leadership, design ideas, and action plans for innovative initiatives.
• Propose and lead development of grant proposals to Foundations and other organizations to secure funding.
• Assist with the collective bargaining process and contract administration (e.g. all association contracts and agreements) for the purpose of ensuring current contracts are administered correctly and future contracts are conducive to operational efficiencies.
• Establish and maintains an efficient records system for programs in order to provide accurate information (e.g. staffing patterns, program usage, facilities use and scheduling) for the purpose of have information available in order to plan and schedule programs and provide requested information.
• Leads curriculum development and instructional practice of programs for the purpose of ensuring effective academic, social/emotional, and career development.
• Lead and oversee all contracts and agreements for programs and services.
• Performs other duties as requested and/or assigned.

Certification Required: Director of Pupil Services Certification or Special Education Supervisor Certification or   Letter of Eligibility. May consider Principal Certification.

Experience Required: Minimum of 6 to 8 years of progressive educational administrative experience including building level principal or assistant principal; Experience in Education, including Pupil Services and Curriculum and Instruction, Expertise with oversight of administration and staff, responsibility of large-scale budgets, frequent interfaces with Board, Customers, and Stakeholders.

Salary : $159,054 - $190,866