Director of Post-Secondary Success and Alternative Programming, Office of Student Support Services; C139-2627
Listed on 2026-10-09
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, Academic Advising & Student Services, School Counseling & Student Support
POSITION:
Director of Post-Secondary Success and Alternative Programming, Office of Student Support Services
REPORTS TO:Executive Director of Student Support Services
POSITION SUMMARY:The Director of Post-Secondary Success and Alternative Programming will establish and sustain a college-going and career-readiness culture throughout Hartford Public Schools, aligning with and supporting the district's strategic priorities. This leader will ensure all students are on track for post-secondary success by:
- Coordinating programmatic elements of alternative program offerings across the district
- Creating models that support the implementation of the district's high school graduation policy
- Developing robust internship opportunities
- Implementing comprehensive student success plans
- Improving cohort graduation rates
The Director will set and monitor performance and program standards for school counselors, college and career specialists, and other secondary staff and specialists in Hartford Public Schools. Using these standards, the Director will support principals by participating in the evaluation process for identified specialists.
The scope of work includes monitoring, analyzing, communicating, and proactively responding to district and school-level data regarding:
- Student on-track status
- Promotion and graduation rates
- Post-secondary entrance assessment results
- Transition planning effectiveness
This position plays a critical role in ensuring equity in post-secondary opportunities and success for all Hartford Public Schools students.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:- Student-Centered Leadership Support:
Prioritize supporting building leaders in developing student engagement initiatives that elevate student voice through activities such as student-led conferences and intentional transition support from grades 5 to 6, 8 to 9, and 12 to college/career. - Graduation Success Strategies:
Facilitate district-wide strategies across traditional and alternative high schools to increase graduation rates for all students. Provide programmatic alignment, oversight, and professional learning to staff in partnership with principals/directors of alternative schooling and personalized pathway options. - Professional Development:
Establish and coordinate comprehensive training and development programs for administrators, school counselors, and specialists aligned with post-secondary success goals.
Facilitate and lead professional learning for principals, school counselors, college career specialists, secondary staff, secondary specialists, and internship coordinators related to implementing the HPS College and Career Framework and related district priorities. - Community Partnerships:
Collaborate with the Office of Teaching and Learning to develop and strengthen partnerships with community organizations, colleges, and universities that expand post-secondary opportunities for students. - College & Career Culture:
Develop and implement district-wide PK-12 rituals and routines that promote and celebrate a college-going and career-readiness culture aligned with the portrait of an HPS graduate. - Performance Management:
Establish clear program and performance expectations for college career specialists’ positions and related programming consistent with the district's theory of action. Co-evaluate college career specialists, secondary staff, secondary specialists, and internship coordinators in areas related to guidance, college access, capstone project designs, student e-portfolios, and high school accreditation. - Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Instruction and Student Support Services
- Advanced graduate degree in education, educational leadership, or related field
- Minimum of five (5) successful years of experience in education
- Demonstrated experience in staff supervision, evaluation, and performance management
- Proven track record designing and delivering effective professional development for diverse educational stakeholders
- Experience with high school accreditation measures, standards, and processes
- Experience creating, implementing, and managing performance measures and accountability systems
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