Director of Student Services

Position Type:
Administration/Director

Date Posted:
5/29/2026

Location:
Buckeye Valley Local School District

Date Available:
08/01/2026

Closing Date:
06/15/2026

District:
Buckeye Valley Local Schools
Position:

DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES

Reports To:

Executive Director of Student Services

Employment Status:
Full Time (220 days)

FLSA STATUS:
Exempt

Qualifications:

• State of Ohio Administrative, Supervisor, Superintendent or Special Education certificate/license
• Experience in teaching and special education
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Good health, physical stamina, fitness and vitality

General Description:
The Director of Student Services provides leadership, direction, and organizational structure to all activities, programs, and staff pertaining to special education and student services from pre-kindergarten through grade 13+. This role serves as a key administrative asset to the Student Services Department, ensuring district compliance with Federal and State laws, including Special Education regulations, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Section 504.

Essential Functions:

• Departmental Leadership & District Support
  • Administrative Support:
    Provide comprehensive administrative support for the Student Services Department; serve as the district representative for special education, 504 meetings, and related student services.
  • Staff Supervision & Evaluation:
    Supervise the delivery and continuous improvement of special education programming and staff in collaboration with building principals. Evaluate speech-language pathologists, school psychologists, health services personnel, and other assigned related service providers.
  • Program Oversight:
    Oversee comprehensive services tailored to the district's needs, including special education, English Language Learners (ELL), Gifted Services, and alternative academic programs.
  • Consultation & Interpretation:
    Consult with elementary and secondary principals on program implementation; assist building administrators by interpreting district policies and procedures relating to students with disabilities.
• Compliance, Data, & Operations:
  • Legal Conformity & Mandated Reporting:
    Coordinate placement and due process requirements to assure conformity with state and federal laws. Collaborate with the Director to prepare mandated reports for submission to the State Department of Education (ODE).
  • EMIS & Records Management:
    Assume a primary role in the accurate reporting of special education and 504 events to EMIS. Maintain, systematically review, and oversee the filing system and spreadsheets for special education, 504, EMIS, gifted, homeschooling, and homelessness.
  • Specialized Student Populations:
    Support the Director with out-of-district alternative placements, monitor out-placed students' needs, and manage processes for state scholarship students. Support McKinney-Vento (homeless) identification and Title IX processes.
  • Preschool Coordination:
    Support preschool processes to ensure peer model and special education enrollment, Step Up To Quality (SUTQ) requirements, licensing compliance, and accurate rosters.
  • Financial & Supply Management:
    Prepare requisitions, manage purchase orders, and place orders for the special education department to ensure necessary supplies are received.
• Instruction, Curriculum, & Professional Development:
  • Curriculum Alignment:
    Collaborate with leadership to ensure the special education curriculum aligns seamlessly with the regular education curriculum and district-wide service delivery models.
  • Teacher Support:
    Advise personnel on rules/regulations and provide counsel to teachers regarding instructional strategies, assessments, IEP writing, and locating educational materials.
  • Professional Development:
    Plan, organize, and deliver relevant professional development regarding special education, Section 504, and best practices to district employees.
• Community & Public Relations:
  • Family & Community Engagement:
    Provide educational resources to families. Initiate and maintain positive contact with community agencies, citizens' groups, and outside organizations.
  • Collaborative Communication:
    Interact in a positive,…