Director of Student Services

Vacancy: 2025-2026
1.0 FTE, Certificated

Job Title: Fortuna Union High School District

Director of Student Services

Salary: Placement on the Administrative Salary Schedule $89,982-$118,735,

depending on experience

Position Overview: Under the general direction of the Superintendent, the Director of Student Services is

responsible for providing leadership, communication, and support to administrative site

personnel in the operation and compliance of Special Education programs and services

in conformance with District and State objectives. This position also oversees

compliance with Section 504, Differentiated Assistance, and professional development

for staff. The Director communicates with staff, the public, and other districts; ensures

compliance with district, state, and federal regulations; and serves as a resource to

school personnel, the Board, and other districts.

Job Duties: • Assists and directs site administrators in the areas of Special Education

instruction, discipline, process, and procedures to ensure compliance with State

and Federal laws and regulations.

• Oversees and ensures compliance with Section 504, including training and

support for site personnel in the implementation of 504 plans.

• Coordinates and facilitates compliance with Title IX, including the development

of educational programs on discrimination and harassment prevention, and

supervision of investigations and resolutions.

• Represents the district at county and state meetings regarding Special Education.

• Serves as the district Transition Partnership Program (TPP) Administrator.

• Develops and implements professional development programs for guidance,

health services, special education, and general education instructional personnel.

• Supervises psychologists, speech therapists, nurses, instructional aides, and

other IEP service providers.

• Monitors and conducts site pre-planning and IEP meetings in accordance with

federal and state regulations and procedures when necessary.

• Addresses parent concerns and questions about Special Education programs or

related issues.

• Facilitates meetings and processes to implement and maintain programs and

services that achieve district objectives.

• Supervises, coordinates, and implements child welfare and attendance services,

including admissions, suspensions, expulsions, student transfers, permits, and

residency verification.

• Provides support and training to site administrative teams regarding

standardized interventions for student discipline, attendance, and academics.

• Administers formal reprimands, expulsions, and appeals.

• Supports school nurses and coordinates medical services.

• Coordinates student support services with outside agencies such as Talent

Search, CalSoap, and Upward Bound.

• Coordinates counseling services and fosters collaboration among academic and

student assistance counselors.

• Supports Differentiated Assistance initiatives to ensure student achievement and

school improvement efforts align with district and state goals.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Experience, • Skills in program management, interpersonal communication, and leadership.

Knowledge, and • Knowledge of curriculum, public law, education codes, and district policies

Abilities: related to Special Education and student services.

• Ability to provide direction and make independent judgments.

• Ability to maintain accurate records and meet deadlines.

• Strong communication skills with individuals of varied cultural and

educational backgrounds.

• Experience supervising and working collaboratively with others.

Minimum • Valid California teaching credential or California Administrative Credential

Qualifications: • Master’s Degree desirable.

• Minimum of five years of experience in regular education, special education,

or psychological services.

• Administrative experience preferred.

• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and human relations skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, district personnel, members of

the public, and representatives from local, state, and federal agencies.

• A valid California driver’s license, TB test clearance, and California

Department of Justice fingerprint clearance.

Application Process: Required Documents: Cover letter, Resume, certificated application and 3-5 current

letters of recommendation.

Please turn in application packets to:

Fortuna Union High School District Office

Chelsey Olivera, Executive Administrative Assistant

735 13th Street

Fortuna, CA 95540

colivera@fuhsdistrict.net

Deadline: Open until filled