Director of Student Services - HS 9th - 12th; DAC)

Director of Student Services (9-12th Grade)

Oswego Community Unit School District 308 is currently recruiting exceptional candidates for the position of Director of Student Services (9-12th grade). This is a 12 month position starting on 07/01/2026. Compensation:
The recommended candidate for this position will receive a regionally competitive salary range of $120,000-$128,000 depending on educational background and experience. Benefits:
Full-time associates enjoy a robust selection of healthcare benefits including employer paid Life and AD&D insurance, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), as well as three medical plans to choose from including PPO and HMO plans. What's more, SD 308 currently provides a deductible reimbursement program for medical expenses (excluding ER services), when an employee is enrolled in our PPO plan and uses our RUSH Healthcare reimbursement program.

Prospective employees can learn more on the District website. Please review the attached job description for more details.

Location:

District Administration Center

Division / Department:
Student Services

Reports to:

Assistant Superintendent of Student Services

Level / Grade:
Certified Administrator

Type of Position:
Full-time

Hours / Work Year:
Exempt / 12 Month

Together, we empower, support, and motivate all students to thrive along their unique educational journey.

Oswego Community Unit School District 308 is a Pre-Kindergarten to 12th grade unit school district that serves the communities of Oswego, Aurora, Joliet, Montgomery, Plainfield, and Yorkville. The District is the 7th largest public school district in Illinois and serves nearly 17,000 students. The community of Oswego, IL is 68 square miles and located approximately 46 miles west of Chicago, IL within an easy commute to all the recreational and cultural activities the city has to offer.

The Director of Student Services is a leadership role responsible for advancing cohesive, systemwide student services practices across schools that foster a positive, safe, and supportive school environment, while designing and monitoring systems to support the academic, behavioral, social-emotional success of students in our school district.

• Collaborates with school leadership teams (by level) to design, deliver, and sustain high-quality professional learning aligned to Strategic Plan objectives, district initiatives, and identified building needs to ensure coherence across the K-12 system
• Advises and supports building leaders and district administrators on complex, student-centered matters including discipline, attendance, crisis response, equity considerations, and multi-tiered systems of support
• Responds to and resolves parent/guardian concerns by facilitating timely communication, clarifying expectations, and ensuring consistent, policy-aligned decision-making across schools
• Serves as a mentor and instructional leader for building administrators through coaching cycles, problem-solving consultations, and differentiated capacity-building support tailored to experience level and role fostering strong partnership and leadership alignment between district and building administration
• Leads communication with families and school teams regarding student discipline through School Code, Board policy, and Student Rights and Responsibilities while emphasizing due process, fairness, and consistency
• Designs and supports district wide behavior systems including Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), restorative practices, and prevention/intervention programming to strengthen school climate and reduce exclusionary outcomes, ensuring alignment across grade levels
• Designs, implements, and continuously monitors district wide attendance and truancy systems to ensure consistent procedures, accurate documentation, and legally compliant interventions; advances comprehensive attendance improvement strategies through ongoing data analysis, targeted supports, and strong partnership with building leaders to reduce chronic absenteeism
• Supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of district and building-level crisis response and emergency operations plans; provides coordinated district-level crisis support, including consultation, on-site response, coordination of supports, and follow-up planning with school teams and families
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders on threat assessment…