Coordinator of Student Services

TITLE: STUDENT SERVICES COORDINATOR
JOB STATUS: FLSA EXEMPT
REPORTS TO: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES
DEPARTMENT: STUDENT SERVICES

POSITION SUMMARY:

Guided by local needs and the Ohio Operating Standards for the Education of Children with Disabilities, the Student Services Coordinator will supervise, develop and evaluate programs and services geared to meeting the specific individual education needs of students with disabilities and learning differences.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree or higher.
• Minimum of five years experience in Educational Administration
• Demonstrated skill in oral and written communication.
• Valid Ohio Certificate as an administrator.
• Experience in program development and program coordination, preferred.
• Such alternatives to the above as deemed appropriate by the Board of Education.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Collaboratively works with school administrators and special education staff to coordinate programs and services for students with disabilities.
• Plans, organizes and conducts comprehensive professional development opportunities for teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals, specialists, parents and other staff members.
• Provides support and consultation to teachers, support staff, administration and parents in the areas of special education to improve instructional capacity and increased student achievement.
• Assists in the recruitment, hiring and evaluation process for student services staff members.
• Works with the Director of Student Services to plan and implement improvements to special educationand related services programming.
• Coordinates resources and materials to develop plans for academic, psychological, social and emotional health.
• Coordinates early childhood services, school age services, transition services, postsecondary options and alternative education programs.
• Leads and coordinates related services such as speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, adapted physical education, nursing, psychological services and behavioral services.
• Coordinates all health care activities, oversees the revision of policies and guidelines, consults with the School District Physician as needed, insures district compliance with licenses, and distributes relevant information to district staff.
• Coordinates and monitors services and supports to ensure compliance with State and Federal Law.
• Assists in the development and review of policies and administrative guidelines concerning special education and student services programs.
• Coordinates activities between the school district and outside agencies.
• Assists the Records Compliance Officer in their ability to carry out the policies and guidelines of the district. Insures compliance within the law in areas related to records.
• Coordinates the district Drug and Alcohol Prevention programs.
• Coordinates the district alternative education placements. Responsibilities include contracting with outside agencies for placement seats, recommending purchases of seats, working with building administrators on criteria for placement and evaluating the yearly need in this area.
• Develops and coordinates the implementation of high school graduate follow-up surveys and the programs.
• Ensures the safety of students.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative professional relationships.
• Remains free of any alcohol or nonprescription controlled substance and abuse of any prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout employment in the district.
• Exhibits professional behavior, emotional stability, and sound judgment.
• Serves as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, and intelligent human beings.
• Understands the legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in, and practice of, ethical principles and democratic values.
• Maintains confidentiality and respect for confidential information at all times.
• Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Per the Dublin City Schools Administrative Compensation and Fringe Benefits Package.

Salary: As approved by the Board of Education - Level 12

The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the education, experience, skill and ability levels typically needed to successfully perform the essential duties contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as individual absolute standards, but considered holistically with other position-related criteria.

The Dublin City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by law.