Assistant Director of Student Services
Company: Shippensburg Area School District
Location: Shippensburg
Posted on: March 9, 2023
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Job Description:
Position Type:
Administration/Assistant Director of Student Services
Date Posted:
1/24/2023
Location:
District-Wide
Date Available:
As Soon as Possible
Closing Date:
until filled JOB TITLE: Assistant Director of Student Services
REPORTS TO: Director of Student Services
QUALIFICATIONS
--- Supervisor's Certificate for Special Education or Principal
Certification
--- Five years' experience in Special Education.
--- Bachelor's and Master's degree from an accredited college or
university, preferably in Special Education, School Administration,
or other related educational discipline.
--- Motor vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own
transportation.
JOB GOAL
Under the general supervision of the Director of Student Services,
to assist in the implementation, administration, and management of
the district's student services and special education programs.
Critical areas include but not limited to working with exceptional
students, early intervention, extended school year, occupational
and physical therapies, speech and language, IEPs, 504 service
contracts, McKinney Vento, Foster, Social Workers, BCBAs, Nurses,
Counselors, and Giftedness. In coordination with the Director of
Student Services, assist with management of department objectives
and ensures compliance with federal and state laws and district
policies.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
--- Assists in developing and administering the school district's
special services programs consistent with the school district goals
and objectives, as well as applicable law.
--- Provides leadership in planning and implementing instructional
programs for special education.
--- Assists in the assignment of special education, early
intervention, paraprofessional staff, related services, 504 Plans,
GIEP's, nursing, counseling, social work, BCBA and speech/language
programs to ensure the most effective utilization and provision of
special services and programs as requested.
--- Assists in the assignment of students into special education
sections/caseloads.
--- Assists principals in the supervision and observation of
professional and support personnel.
--- Assists the Director of Student Services in the planning and
budgeting processes for all student services contracts.
--- Advises and assists in the planning and budgeting processes for
District operated special education programs and services.
--- Insures compliance to all state and federal laws regulating
special education.
--- Reviews and approves requisitions for special education
curriculum materials, supplies, and equipment and makes
recommendations regarding approval.
--- Maintains effective liaison with internal staff and external
agencies.
--- Keeps abreast of developments in the fields of special
education, student assessment and services; keeps other school
district staff informed of developments in the field as well as
changes in laws or regulations in areas of responsibility.
--- Assists in the Director of Student services in the recruitment,
selection, training, professional development, observation, and
evaluation of staff under areas of responsibility; makes
recommendations regarding goals and corrective action.
--- Communicate, collaborate, coordinate, and supervise the
District Social Workers, School Psychologists, BCBA's, Nurses,
Counselors, Special Education Teachers, Gifted Teachers, and
Paraprofessional staff.
--- Helps to facilitate the responsibilities of McKinney Vento
Coordinator, Foster Care Point of Contact, Homeless Liaison, and
504 Coordinator.
Secondary Duties/Responsibilities:
--- Provides and/or plans in-service programs for special education
staff members and regular education staff members; provides
technical assistance to staff members.
--- Reviews and recommends field trips, instructional material and
equipment purchases.
--- Assists principals with the interview process of new staff
members for professional and nonprofessional vacancies related to
special education.
--- Maintains ongoing communications with teachers, guidance
counselors, principals, central administrators, School Board,
parents and community.
--- Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Director of
Student Services
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements
listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or
ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
COMPETENCIES
--- Organization
--- Written/Oral Communication
--- Detail Oriented
--- Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
--- Thoroughness
--- Time Management
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
--- 260 Day Contracted Position
--- Compensation as per the District's Act 93 Administrative
Compensation Plan
EVALUATION
Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the
Director of Student Services in accordance with the Board's policy
on evaluations of administrative employees.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
--- Special Education office staff
--- Special Education Secretary
--- School Psychologists
--- Social Workers
--- Gifted Teachers
--- Speech-Language Clinicians
--- BCBA and RBT
--- Special Education Teachers and Support Staff
--- Nurses
--- Counselors
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described
here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable
Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or
contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with
or without notice.
AAP/EEO STATEMENT
The SASD is an equal opportunity education institution and will not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including
pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), parental
status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or
genetic information, political affiliation or military service (or
any other characteristic protected by state, federal or local law)
in activities, programs or employment practices as required by
Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities
Act. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures
or for information regarding services, activities and facilities
that are accessible to and useable by handicapped persons, contact
the Office of the Superintendent or the Director of Human
Resources.
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