Director of Pupil Personnel Services; Anticipated

Director of Pupil Personnel Services(Anticipated Opening)

Position Type:

Administration/Director of Pupil Personnel Services

Date Posted:

2/18/2026

Location:

Flemington-Raritan Regional School District

Date Available:

School Year

Closing Date:

03/06/2026

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In accordance with the provisions of Article XIV-B of the contract between the Flemington-Raritan Administrators Association and the Flemington-Raritan Board of Education, the following position is available:

FLEMINGTON-RARITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT

DIRECTOR of PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES

Reporting to the Superintendent, the Director of Pupil Personnel Services serves as the district's strategic leader for special education and student support services. Responsible for the development, direction, coordination, and evaluation of all special serviceschild study team services, school health services, student counseling services, special education, related services, home instruction, section 504 services, homeless services, and non-public school services.

Qualifications

Valid NJ Principal or School Administrators Certificate required.

Director/Assistant Director/Supervisory experience in special services highly desired.

Special Education teaching and/ or CST member experience preferred.

Effective problem-solving, human relations, and communication skills

Responsibilities:

Spearhead the planning and development of special services and special education by:

* Formulating plans, in cooperation with staff members and administration, for the improvement of special services and special education that most effectively meet the needs of children and community.

* Assisting with the development of a curriculum that provides for various abilities, talents, and interests of the students.

* Assisting principals and building-based special services specialists, in organizing and implementing appropriate programs for their respective schools.

* Assisting in the preparation of the annual budget with specific responsibility for those areas related to special services and special education.

* Periodically assessing the adequacy of present procedures and programs, and identify possible steps to strengthen the program of services to pupils, parents and staff.

Responsible for professional staff supervision and development by:

* Providing both the administrative and program supervision to speech therapists, child study team members, behaviorists, teachers of special education, teacher assistants, and nurses.

* Making regular, systematic visits and/or conferences with special services specialists and teachers of special education, for the purpose of helping each staff member to become more effective professionally.

* Sharing in the orientation of new special services specialists, teachers and counseling professionals, to the school system.

* Assisting the office of Curriculum and Instruction in developing and maintaining an on-going and well planned in-service program for staff.

* Encouraging the professional staff in trying new techniques, practices, and methods designed to enhance their effectiveness with pupils, parents, and staff.

Oversee program administration and coordination by:

* Promoting a coordinated team approach and a balanced program of services among various pupil personnel specialists that are responsive to the needs of pupils, parents, and staff.

* Collaborate with county schools and community agencies to develop and deliver specialized programs, satellite sites, and coordinated services that address the needs of students with disabilities.

* Providing a leadership role in the continuing development and implementation of administrative procedures related to the collection, maintenance, and dissemination of pupil records.

* Preparing administrative reports for the State Department of Education and the Superintendent of Schools.

* Keeping the central administration well informed on all significant matters under his/her supervision.

* Interface/communication with School Board attorney as needed concerning special education matters.

Lead recruitment efforts for special services specialists and teachers of special education by:

* Partnering with the Superintendent of…