Director of Student Support Services

Intro

Here at Questar III BOCES, we believe in changing lives, realizing dreams and doing together what can't be done alone. Our vision is that of creating a student-centered culture and putting students first. Our core values include a commitment to excellence by honing our craftsmanship to deliver high-quality work, a commitment to leadership & service by moving the organization, departments and school districts forward by exceeding client expectations, and a commitment to innovation by creating programs and services to address client needs AND by continuously improving our programs and operations. We believe that organizational excellence is best achieved when leadership is reflective of our diverse society.

About the Job

Questar III BOCES is seeking a full-time Director of Student Support Services to provide leadership, vision, and direction of the Questar III Exceptional and Early Learning Programs, including related and itinerant services, work-based learning and school counseling.

In this role you will provide direct supervision of special education and early learning administrators and support staff; indirectly supervise all other special education and early learning staff. You will also participate in the Questar III Administrative Leadership Team efforts to understand and ensure compliance of NYS Special Education regulations, state and federal laws, and policies, and be able to communicate this information to all stakeholders. You will also oversee the activities of the special education intake committee and student program placement, while ensuring continuous communication with component and non-component school districts regarding placements and programs. In this role you will also supervise the collection, maintenance and distribution of school records for students who attend Questar III special education and early learning programs, including distribution of quarterly report cards, IEP progress reports, transcripts and all other student records. Authorized to act on matters as determined by Board of Education policy and as delegated by the District Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent of Exceptional and Early Learning. This role reports to the Assistant Superintendent of Exceptional and Early Learning on all matters relating to operations in the division.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise the scheduling of annual reviews for Questar III special education students.

• Complete APPR observations of principals and related service providers as assigned. The incumbent may act as an independent evaluator for instructional program staff as needed.

• Assist in the development and coordination of monthly component district CSE Directors' meetings.

• Coordinate and administer all areas of special education and early learning for the successful operation of the departments, including leadership, supervision, and professional development of staff.

• Assist and participate in principal meetings.

• Participate in the development and administration of the special education department budget to support Questar III programs and services, and ensure resources are used efficiently and effectively.

• Develop, oversee, and manage the Universal and Targeted Pre-K programs' operations and budgets and ensure resources are managed efficiently and effectively.

• Coordinate a successful Extended School Year program including the development and management of the budget.

• Assist the Assistant Superintendent for Exceptional and Early Learning Programs with the acquisition of materials, supplies and equipment to support programs and services as part of the budget management process.

• Assist the Assistant Superintendent of Exceptional and Early Learning to design, adapt and implement department procedures to ensure successful delivery of programs, ensure compliance and improve services to students.

• Work closely with the Assistant Superintendent for Exceptional and Early Learning Programs and with principals to develop a successful curriculum, incorporating high expectations, literacy, and the promotion of student learning for all students.

• Ensure maintenance of student records for accurate district billing in areas of responsibility.

• Assist in the recruitment of personnel in coordination with the Assistant Superintendent for Exceptional and Early Learning Programs and Human Resources.

• Work closely with the Assistant Superintendent for Exceptional and Early Learning Programs to ensure that there are effective communications and strong collaborative working relationships within the instructional programs, as well as with school districts, including special education and other district personnel, and parents or guardians of special education and prekindergarten students; NYSED and other regional / local agencies.

• Lead, support, assist, plan and deliver professional development for special education and early learning staff that will ensure that staff can meet the differentiated instructional needs of all learners.

• Work closely with the Assistant Superintendent for Exceptional and Early Learning Programs to ensure the effective and efficient operations of all special education and early learning classes within Rensselaer, Columbia, and Greene counties.

• Oversee and construct Targeted Pre-K Grant and any associated NYSED reports.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Exceptional and Early Learning.