What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Director Student Support Services position at Fort Bend ISD?
Executive Director Student Support Services - (250000DN)
Description
Job Overview
The Executive Director, Student Support Services will be responsible for directing all aspects of Special Education, 504, to include budgeting; staffing; professional development; curriculum alignment, development and implementation while leading innovation for continuous departmental improvements. This incumbent will also provide information and support to campuses regarding compliance with legal mandates, rules and regulations, both State and Federal, which govern the provision of services for students with disabilities.
Position Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Instructional Leadership
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.
The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.
Primary Location
: TEXAS
Job
: District/Campus Leadership
Organization
: NONCAMPUS
Position Calendar: 238JUL
School Year:2024-2025
Salary Grade: 109
Unposting Date
: Apr 5, 2025, 4:59:00 AM
Description
Job Overview
The Executive Director, Student Support Services will be responsible for directing all aspects of Special Education, 504, to include budgeting; staffing; professional development; curriculum alignment, development and implementation while leading innovation for continuous departmental improvements. This incumbent will also provide information and support to campuses regarding compliance with legal mandates, rules and regulations, both State and Federal, which govern the provision of services for students with disabilities.
Position Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Instructional Leadership
- Lead and contribute to strategic planning initiatives aimed at program improvement, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and driving continuous enhancement of educational offerings and student outcomes
- Develop systems to oversee the development of campus based instructional leaders to build capacity to support Student Support Services, instructional programs and curriculum implementation
- Collaborate with all departments in the academic division to provide service and support for students with special needs, teachers, and campus administrators
- Lead, design, coordinate, and deliver professional learning and presentations for district personnel, parents, and other stakeholders
- Promote high expectations for collaboration, performance, and positive staff morale in working with teacher leaders, teachers, elementary and secondary administrators, as well as central office personnel
- Articulate the District's mission, instructional philosophy, and curriculum implementation strategies as they relate to Student Support Services to district leaders, campus leaders and the community, and solicit their support in realizing the mission
- Lead the Student Support Services staff to collaboratively formulate, implement, and monitor effective instructional programs for students with disabilities.
- Work with staff, parents and community members to implement and evaluate the programs on a systematic basis throughout the year
- Promote inclusion of programs for students with disabilities into least restrictive environments
- Coordinate evaluations, placements, transfers and dismissal procedures for students receiving services
- Provide instructional resources, materials and technology to support instructional staff in accordance with the Special Education Resource System (SERS)
- Mediate and facilitate effective resolution of conflicts in a timely manner
- Develop and manage the annual Student Support Services budget and oversee the budgets of assigned departments to ensure prudent management of funds and human resources necessary to carry out the diverse functions of assigned departments
- Collaborate to oversee the recruitment, selection, assignment, supervision, professional growth, and evaluation of departmental personnel within the Student Support Services department
- Conduct effective and accurate evaluations of assigned personnel
- Collect and use data as well as evaluative information to improve program services and student performance.
- Serve as the District’s liaison at state and national workshops/conferences and serve on committees to advance educational opportunities for all students
- Guide the development and implementation of district strategic, district improvement, and corresponding campus improvement plans to address district goals and objectives
- Assist in the process of recruiting, screening, interviewing, and hiring of assigned staff
- Initiate personnel actions including documentation and termination under the guidance of Human Resources
- Conduct the performance appraisals of assigned staff
- Supervise Special Education Programs
- Supervise the District’s 504/Dyslexia Programs
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.
- Master's degree required
- Doctorate degree preferred
- Valid Teaching Certification Issued by Texas Education Agency appropriate to subject and grade level of assignment or out of state equivalent certification and the ability to obtain Texas Certification required
- Valid Texas Mid-Management or Principal Certification or out of state equivalent certification and the ability to obtain Texas Certification required
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as a classroom teacher
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in instructional program leadership at campus or district level
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in the field of Special Education required
- Demonstrated knowledge of best practice related to District Initiatives and program organization
- Proficiency in using Windows Operating System as well as Microsoft Office applications (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both orally and in writing
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.
The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.
Primary Location
: TEXAS
Job
: District/Campus Leadership
Organization
: NONCAMPUS
Position Calendar: 238JUL
School Year:2024-2025
Salary Grade: 109
Unposting Date
: Apr 5, 2025, 4:59:00 AM
