Assistant Director of Children’s Services

Summary

Under the supervision of the Director of Children’s Services, provide extensive expertise and skills to develop innovative practices to support all staff involved with providing best practice teaching and ensuring optimal learning outcomes to the students served. Develop processes and practices to ensure compliance and fidelity with all Ohio Department of Education rules and policies. Work with Director to establish key performance indicators to measure program efficiencies and effectiveness outcomes.

And, to perform other related work for the department and agency, as required.

• Under the supervision of the Director of Children’s Services, assist in the overall administration of the school, serving as “Acting” Director in the absence of the regular Director.
• Supervise assigned special education classes related to curriculum, behavior, and teaching.
• Assist in the recruitment, selection, training, supervision and evaluation of staff, as assigned.
• Participate in IEP/ETR conferences and planning, attend meetings and conferences, as needed.
• Participate in classroom and individual child team meetings, engage in consultation, collaboration, and problem-solving assistance to teams as needed.
• Develop behavior plans and sensory profiles with classroom teams that increase student self-regulation and student success in a timely manner.
• Monitor school/student progress data, interpreting data to provide reports as required.
• Promote a positive school climate where students and families are respected, and student learning, teamwork, and staff productivity are maximized.
• Work effectively with other department managers and staff to coordinate building and grounds maintenance, coordinate PR activities, provision of school breakfast and lunch services, provision of SSA services, scheduling of student activities and other events.
• Communicate and consult regularly with the Director of Children’s Services to effectively co‑lead the Children’s Services Department.
• Assist in fiscal planning and prepare and/or direct preparation of reports and/or data as required.
• Stay current with legislative and policy changes related to the assigned special education classes, early intervention, and related services/programs.
• Assist with agency compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts provisions.
• Foster and maintain good working relationships with LEA’s, other community agencies, and other service providers.
• Recommend and assist in developing policies and procedures in accordance with rules and regulations set forth by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities and the Ohio Department of Education.
• Perform other related duties and accept other responsibilities, as assigned by the Director of Children’s Services or the Assistant Superintendent/Superintendent of MCBDD.
• Performs other related duties as required by the Assistant Superintendent or Superintendent.
• Establishes a positive atmosphere and promotes quality customer service and experience.

Assists the Director of Children’s Services in supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include participating in interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Master’s Degree required. Three or more years of special education teaching or closely related experience is highly desirable.
• Must currently hold an Ohio Department of Education Special Education license related directly to teaching students with extraordinary needs.
• Must currently hold or be eligible to apply for an appropriate Ohio Department of Education Administrative License.
• Must be willing to obtain Early Intervention Supervisor Certification upon request.
• Educational experience with students who have moderate to intensive special needs preferred.

• Must meet agency computer competency level requirements.
• Must meet agency driving requirements. May be required to drive agency vehicles. Must hold valid State of Ohio driver’s license.
• Must successfully complete a BCI/FBI background check.
• Must meet all other agency employment requirements. Must meet all requirements as outlined on the corresponding job description.

Negotiable, to commensurate with education and experience.

Full-time exempt position; at least 40 hours per week.

Immediate start available.

June 17, 2026.

The Medina County Board of Developmental Disabilities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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