Director of Student Support Services

Job Title: Director of Student Support Services

Location:  Eastpointe Community Schools Administration Building

Are you a courageous,energetic leader, critical thinker, and impactful collaborator?

Can you engage with a forward-thinking and student-centered team? 

Are you relentless about serving the needs of students and families? 

Do you have a passion for building relationships with parents and the community?

Are you a Multi-Tiered Systems of Support warrior and desire to lead district level MTSS work?

Do you make data driven decisions?

Is your goal to work with energetic, passionate, and like-minded team leaders, willing to grow and learn together?

Our Mission: 

Eastpointe Community Schools is the heart of learning, caring, and support for our community, where we empower students to embrace learning, achieve their personal best, and develop a healthy emotional, social, and physical well-being.

Our Vision: 

Eastpointe Community Schools, in partnership with the community, will empower each student to become a lifelong learner who strives to be a responsible, productive, and engaged citizen.

Eastpointe Community Schools is a community of under 2500 students: we are proud of our Early Learning Center, four Elementary Schools, one Middle School, and Secondary Campus which supports  900 students in grades 8-12 through an 8th Grade Academy, a traditional high school setting for grades 9-12, and a Virtual Academy/Alternative Center. We boast partnerships with Michigan State University, Boys & Girls Club, Macomb Community College, and many other community entities.   

The Director of Student Support Services will oversee the safety net of district services to support students. This will include: special education services including homebound and hospitalized programs; medical policies and procedures; district support service staffing and evaluation, including third party contracts as necessary; district multi-tiered support systems; and supervising Special Education Compliance, Homeless/Wraparound Services Specialist. You will lead work around strategic goals in areas of Learning & Student Supports and Family & Communities.

What we offer: As an Administrator in our district, you will work side by side with Principals, District Leaders, and Central Office Staff who will help you  move your program forward. You will find tremendous opportunities for professional learning in Eastpointe as continuous growth is an expectation for all employees. We pride ourselves on creating a culture of continuous improvement with educators who feel this work is a calling, and where every interaction with students counts. 

What we are looking for: If you desire to be anchored in a culture of collective responsibility that is collegial, collaborative, and professional, we want you! If your skillset is establishing a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of each student, we need you! If you cultivate trusting partnerships with families, and communities, we want you!  If you are experienced in administering Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, Behavioral Support and Management, Best Practice Instruction, Teacher Evaluation, Data, and Professional Learning Communities, we need you! If you deliver value consistently, we are looking for you!

The Director has the confidence to lead and possesses the following competencies and commitments:

• Enable, empower and energize a newly formed staff.
• Commit to Eastpointe Community Schools a dedication of no less than three years. Clearly communicate the district philosophy to parents, students, community and staff members including information on the Graduate Profile, Inquiry Based Teaching and Learning, and our Strategic Plan. 
• Work within the administrative team to build a supportive instructional environment that led to outstanding student achievement results.
• Work and lead collaboratively with the central office, principals, and lead teachers to support the Eastpointe Community  Schools implementation of our District Strategic Plan.

The Director embodies the Eastpointe Community Schools Strategic Planning Leadership Profile including knowledge, skills, character, and mindset needed to assist all students to be successful: 

• Prepared and organized professional 
• Respectful of students and families 
• Self-aware and culturally competent equity advocate 
• Passionate, empathetic, ethical and trusting character 
• Engaged collaborator and clear communicator 
• Personally and collectively responsible team player 
• Focused on growth and continuous improvement 
• Committed student-centered problem solver

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• Administrative Certification;
• 5 Years minimum classroom teaching experience or other similar experience;
• Masters degree with focus in administration, curriculum development, or special education;
• Prior administration experience preferred with a preference for school level Principalship;
• Organizational skills; community oriented;
• Experience working with a diverse population

Salary Data: range based on experience  (non-affiliate position)

We would love to tell you more: http://www.eastpointeschools.org

Interested candidates should apply through TalentEd:  https://eastpointeschools.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

Salary : $91,225 - $103,212