Director of Student Services (Anticipated)

REPORTS TO:
Superintendent

EMPLOYMENT STATUS:
Regular, full time

FLSA STATUS:
Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assure the appropriate education of students with disabilities by leading, developing, administering and coordinating Special Education and Student Support Services programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Oversee the implementation of Special Education procedures, including referral, evaluation, identification, IEP development and service delivery.
• Participate in the implementation of the Special Education procedures to the fullest extent possible, particularly in IEP development and monitoring.
• Supervise the Student Support services staff and in cooperation with building administrators.
• Evaluate Special Education staff, speech and language staff and school psychologists in cooperation with building administrators using the OTES or other approved evaluation model for the District.
• Lead meetings and make decisions related to discipline and parent concerns.
• Lead preschool program and manage licensing requirements.
• Implement state and federal rules, and supplement those rules, as needed, with local policies and procedures. Interpret laws and procedures for the staff.
• Provide or arrange for in-service training on Special Education issues.
• Lead the information management system that pertains to Special Education, including the federal child count.
• Lead and secure Special Education grant documents and reports, in coordination with district plans and other grant projects, as appropriate.
• Prepare the budget for Special Education, including such activities as assisting with the selection of materials and equipment for the Special Education program.
• Coordinate and manage special education fiscal issues; for example, tuition payment/collection and CAFS (Medicaid) billing.
• Set program goals in conjunction with district-wide goals.
• Make recommendations for program and staff changes, including related services and contracted services personnel, as well as the teaching staff, and assist with the selection of staff members.
• Keep informed about educationally relevant disabilities and teaching methods, and Special Education rules and regulations.
• Maintain communications and a working relationship with community human services agencies.
• Participate as a member of the administrative team, as needed.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop positive relationships with personnel in community agencies; for example, Children's Services, Mental Health agencies and the Juvenile Court.
• Participate in professional organizations and in-service training opportunities pertinent to Special Education.
• Serve as a role model for students and staff in the practice of ethical principles, responsible behavior and democratic values.
• Observe all safety and health regulations of the school district.
• Maintain an appropriate personal appearance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Administrative certificate/license or Supervisor's certificate preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Special Education as a teacher and/or related service provider.
• Alternative to the above qualifications as Superintendent and/or Board of Education may find appropriate.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of educationally relevant disabilities and their effect on child development and learning.
• Thorough knowledge of Special Education laws, policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Well-developed organizational and problem solving skills.
• Well-developed leadership and team building skills.
• Effective active listening skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Potential exposure to blood or other bodily fluids and tissue.
• Occasional operation of a vehicle in inclement weather; that is, being prepared to come to school on all scheduled days, including calamity days.
• Frequent interaction with unruly children.
• Occasional interaction with angry or distraught adults.
• Occasional travel to extracurricular activities.
• Frequent weekend/evening work.
• Regular requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read.
• Occasional requirement to lift, carry, push and pull various items; for example, books and supplies, up to a maximum of 25 lbs.

NOTE: The above lists may not be ranked in order of importance.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Length of Employment: Based on Administrator Contract
• Salary and Fringe Benefits: Based on current salary and benefit schedule

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Please submit a letter of interest and resume to the online application. Please do not send materials through U.S. mail or by e-mail, all documents should be uploaded to your application.
If your qualifications meet our needs we will contact you for further information and a possible interview.

The Marysville Exempted Village School District is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and is in compliance with SECTION 504 OF THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973.

Posting Date: February 18, 2025
Internal Posting Deadline: March 7, 2025