What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Of Student Success position at Lansing School District?
The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District's team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.
The Director of Student Success will serve as a key member of the Deputy Superintendent of Schools leadership team. This role focuses on fostering student success, equity and inclusion across all district schools and programs through data analysis, leadership in multicultural education initiatives, and delivering professional development to administrators and teachers on fostering inclusive environments across the school landscape. The Director will work collaboratively with district leaders, school principals, district staff, and the community to promote equitable outcomes and culturally responsive practices.
Qualifications - Education
At Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions.
We value internal mobility and list "Strong Internal Candidate" when considering an internal candidate before posting a job. We still encourage all candidates to apply.
Complete the attached online application at your earliest convenience. If selected, we will contact you to set up an interview. While we strive to provide prompt feedback, the high volume of applicants may limit our ability to do so. All of our jobs will be posted for at least 10 days (unless otherwise noted), but we will review applications on a rolling basis.
External candidates interested in multiple positions within the same department need only apply to one posting and can indicate other roles of interest in the final question. We will consider your application for various roles based on your qualifications.
Internal candidates should apply using their SSO email address and submit separate applications for each role of interest.
Thank you for your interest in joining our mission-driven team. We look forward to meeting you!
This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the Lansing School District reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed. Due to the evolving needs of the District, additional job responsibilities may be assigned (depending on funding sources).
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The Director of Student Success will serve as a key member of the Deputy Superintendent of Schools leadership team. This role focuses on fostering student success, equity and inclusion across all district schools and programs through data analysis, leadership in multicultural education initiatives, and delivering professional development to administrators and teachers on fostering inclusive environments across the school landscape. The Director will work collaboratively with district leaders, school principals, district staff, and the community to promote equitable outcomes and culturally responsive practices.
Qualifications - Education
- Master's degree in education or a related field
- Minimum of 2 years of formal school leadership positions (Principal level)
- Experience working in an urban district with a diverse student population.
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering success, equity and inclusion in the K-12 context with the ability to lead diverse teams, manage programs, and implement policy changes.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Strong knowledge of culturally responsive teaching, restorative practices, and equity-driven instructional leadership.
- Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations governing diversity, equity, and inclusion in education.
- Collaboration: Work closely with school principals, central office leaders, and community stakeholders to support inclusive practices that improve student outcomes and build an equitable educational environment.
- Community Engagement: Build and strengthen partnerships with community organizations, parents, and external stakeholders to support the district's goals.
- Serve on the District's Consultation Team: Collaborate with district leaders as a member of the Consultation Team to provide input and guidance on district-wide decisions, policies, and initiatives with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Serve on the Multicultural Education Task Force and its committees: Attend district-wide meetings and support co-chairs in implementing and evaluating initiatives that advance multicultural education.
- Quality Review: participate in district Quality review process including data review and action planning with school administrators.
- Policy Development: Collaborate with district leaders on the development and implementation of equitable policies, programs, and practices that address systemic disparities.
- Track and Analyze Student Discipline Data: Monitor and analyze data related to student discipline, including suspension rates, office referrals, and disparities in disciplinary actions across different student demographics, to identify trends and implement strategies that promote equitable disciplinary practices.
- Hold monthly meetings with principals to review discipline data and support strategies for equitable practices.
- Collaborate with district and school level teams to align data insights with effective interventions and equitable outcomes.
- Utilize the district's Student Information System (SIS), MI School Data, dashboards, and other data portals to collect, analyze, and interpret data on discipline, academic performance, and equity indicators.
- Design, coordinate, schedule, and facilitate professional development sessions, with a focus on culturally responsive positive behavioral intervention strategies/practices, equity-driven instructional strategies, and fostering an inclusive learning environment.
- Coordinate and deliver professional development opportunities tailored to the needs of new educators.
- Lead and support teachers through professional development sessions that emphasize student success, inclusion, equity, and instructional effectiveness.
At Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions.
We value internal mobility and list "Strong Internal Candidate" when considering an internal candidate before posting a job. We still encourage all candidates to apply.
Complete the attached online application at your earliest convenience. If selected, we will contact you to set up an interview. While we strive to provide prompt feedback, the high volume of applicants may limit our ability to do so. All of our jobs will be posted for at least 10 days (unless otherwise noted), but we will review applications on a rolling basis.
External candidates interested in multiple positions within the same department need only apply to one posting and can indicate other roles of interest in the final question. We will consider your application for various roles based on your qualifications.
Internal candidates should apply using their SSO email address and submit separate applications for each role of interest.
Thank you for your interest in joining our mission-driven team. We look forward to meeting you!
This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the Lansing School District reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed. Due to the evolving needs of the District, additional job responsibilities may be assigned (depending on funding sources).
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