Director of Student Services

DO NOT APPLY ON SCHOOLSPRING Please apply at https://www.applitrack.com/sanborn/onlineapp/default.aspx Minimum starting salary $120,000, negotiable based on experience   Job Summary-Responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing programs and services that support the academic, social, emotional, and physical well-being of students within the school district.   Qualifications              -Master’s Degree in Education, School Administration or related degree -New Hampshire License as a Special Education Administrator or Superintendent -Three (3) to five (5) years of professional experience which encompasses teaching and educational leadership that is comparable to the responsibilities of a director of student services. -Must pass a background check.   Supervisor      Superintendent   Supervises     -Assistant Special Education Directors -Student Service Administrative Assistant -Student Services Data Coordinator   Performance Responsibilities         Program Development and Oversight -design, implement, and evaluate student support programs including special education, Section 504, English Language Learners, McKinney-Vento, Foster care, home education, health services, and intervention initiatives. -determine and ensure eligibility requirements for students requiring services. -ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to student services. -serve as the district’s Title IX Coordinator. -serve as the district’s Section 504 Coordinator. -develop and manage policies to address attendance, discipline, and student wellness. -evaluate all student service programs and recommend changes and additions as needed. -ensure procedures are in place for early, timely, and continuous identification of students who need services. -ensure the use of assessment data to make decisions about student services and programs. -coordinate homebound instruction and tutoring for students who need those services.   Leadership and Collaboration -provide leadership and guidance to staff and administrators in areas such as special education, Section 504, counseling, and nursing. -collaborate with administrators, teachers, and other staff to align student services with district goals. -build partnerships with community organizations to enhance services and resources for students and families. -work with contracted service and out of district providers to ensure appropriate delivery of services. -support supervision and provide feedback for evaluations of student services personnel in conjunction with the building principals and assistant directors. -collaborate with administrators to interview and recommend candidates for student service positions. -coordinate with administration court-placed students ensuring services according to issued court documents.   Student Support and Advocacy -advocate for the needs of all students, including those who require student services. -promote equity, diversity, and inclusion across all student services and programs. -implement strategies to address barriers to learning and improve overall student outcomes. -commitment to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and equitable educational environment.   Compliance and Reporting -monitor and ensure adherence to legal and ethical standards in all student services programs. -prepare and submit required reports and documentation to district leadership and governing bodies. -develop and is accountable for expenditures and revenues for student services -make regular status reports on expenditures and revenues to the Superintendent and School Board.   Budget and Resource Management -develop and manage the budget for student services programs -allocate resources effectively to support student needs and district goals. -plan, implement and supervise special education transportation services. -oversee all federal and state grants for student services   Professional Responsibilities -engage in reflective practice. -regularly seek out and identify high-quality opportunities to grow and learn, identifying problems of practice or areas of inquiry that inform individual and collaborative learning opportunities. -exhibit high standards of ethical practice and wise decision making on behalf of students, families, and staff. -stay informed on emerging trends, research, and legislative updates affecting student services. -attend regional and state meetings relating to student services. -plan, implement, and deliver staff development needed to accomplish district goals in student services. -perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent.   Adheres to: -Ed. 510:  Code of Conduct for New Hampshire Educators -Guiding Principles:  The Code of Ethics for New Hampshire Educators -All district school board policies and procedures -All district handbooks   Skills and Abilities    This position requires: -Ability to accept feedback -Independent learner -Dependability -Concern for others -Self-control -Adaptability/flexibility -Integrity -Initiative -Cooperation -Persistence -Innovation -Analytical thinking -Establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships -Updating and using relevant knowledge -Making decisions and solving problems -Thinking creatively -Communicating with supervisors, colleagues, families, community, and students -Developing and building teams -Resolving conflicts and negotiating with others -Analyzing data or information -Performing administrative activities such as paperwork   Technology Skills      - NHSEIS IEP System -Electronic mail software -Multimedia educational software -Google applications   Physical Demands    -Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate computers, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment. -Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear. -Occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. -Exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses. -Occasional exposure to various weather conditions. -Exposure to a range of heating, air conditioning and ventilation conditions. -Function in a workplace that is usually moderately quiet but can be noisy at times.   Terms of Employment            -Benefits and Wages as outlined in the School Board Policy:  GDB, Non-Union Support Staff Wage and Benefits.  -Exempt from overtime pay -Full-time

Salary : $120,000