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DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES

Ledyard School District
Ledyard, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 3/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/29/2025

Position Type :

Administration / Director of Student Services

Date Posted : 1 / 24 / 2025

Location :

Ledyard Public Schools Central Office

Date Available : ASAP

Closing Date : Open Until filled

Director of Student Services

Ledyard Public Schools is currently seeking a Director of Student Services effective immediately to fill a vacancy. Ledyard Public Schools is committed to serving every student at the highest level. We are seeking an experienced administrator to lead the Department of Student Services. The department includes building based student services administrative leaders as well as dedicated student services secretarial support at each site.

Position Purpose :

Reporting to the Superintendent of Schools, the Director of Student Services is a member of the Executive Team and is responsible for the system-wide operations of all student services-related programming within the district. This individual will provide strategic leadership and oversight of special education, speech / language, occupational and physical therapy, school psychology, Medicaid billing, financials for the department, student record keeping, etc. Additionally, the Director will provide support for the district's SEL and attendance initiatives, ensuring a unified vision and effective implementation to support student success.

Qualifications :

  • Connecticut Certification Required : 092 - Intermediate Administration or Supervisor and 165 - Special Education, Comprehensive, Grades K-12 or appropriate license.
  • Minimum of five years' experience.
  • Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation.

Essential Responsibilities :

  • Direct knowledge and understanding of the CTSEDS platform.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of special education law and mandates.
  • Works and communicates effectively with staff, parents, and students from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
  • Maintains confidentiality of all information pertaining to students, staff, and district information.
  • Management of short / long-term financial projects related to student services.
  • In partnership with the Director of Finance, prepares and manages all federal and state entitlement grants pertaining to special education.
  • Collects and analyzes all data related to the department and prepares / implements improvement strategies.
  • Facilitates professional development (certified and non-certified) and meetings related to special education and SEL.
  • Ability to evaluate Individualized Education Plans and provide detailed feedback.
  • Ensures the compliance of the special education service delivery process for the development of IEPs, annual reviews, and third-year re-evaluations as required by state and federal regulations.
  • Ensures the district is in compliance with all state and federal regulations.
  • Represents the district in mediation, administrative hearings, and court proceedings relating to students in need of or receiving special education services.
  • Preparations of all state, federal, and local reports as required.
  • Leadership and oversight for the district's SEL and attendance initiatives.
  • Administrative liaison for McKinney-Vento.
  • Additional tasks as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools at their discretion.
  • Salary :

  • 152,419 - $169,354 for the 2024-2025 School Year
  • Work year - 220 days scheduled by the Superintendent
  • Benefits per the Ledyard Administrator Association agreement
  • Physical Requirements :

  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer or standing
  • Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. occasionally
  • To Apply :

    Applications will only be accepted online. However, confidential inquiries regarding the position can be sent to Superintendent Jay Hartling at jhartling@ledyard.net.

    Review of applications may begin immediately. Please visit the Ledyard Public Schools website http : / / www.ledyard.net / district / employment_opportunities

    Access the application at : https : / / www.applitrack.com / ledyard / onlineapp / to apply.

    As an equal opportunity employer, the Ledyard Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a veteran, status as a victim of domestic violence, marital status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, protective hairstyles, alienage, ancestry, age, disability or any other basis prohibited by law.

    Salary : $152,419 - $169,354

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