27 - Executive Director of Student Services

Executive Director of Student Services

This posting will remain open until filled. Work Year: 220 days (4-Day Work Week) Department:
Learning Services

Reports To:

Superintendent or designee Salary Range: APT Salary Schedule - (Lane R) Benefits:
Fringe Benefits based on Schedule C Status: FLSA Status:
Exempt

The Executive Director of Intervention and Student Support Services is responsible for directing the planning, organization, development, coordination, and monitoring of programs and projects pertaining to district-wide implementation of multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), in alignment and in compliance with state and federal student services law. Assist in developing, recommending, implementing, and evaluating all student support services and programs, including student supports.

Programs include MTSS, counseling, discipline/expulsion, child welfare, truancy, as well as student enrollment and Choice processes and Culture and Wellness and Safety, and community schools.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required:

Colorado Principal License within 60 days from date of hire Master's degree in Education related field Three (3) years of successful building level and/or central administration experience Five (5) years of successful classroom teaching experience Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary Preferred:
Previous experience in District level administration

Ability to plan, organize, and direct a comprehensive support services program aimed at preparing every student for success through implementation of MTSS, including community schools Ability to represent the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Services in performance of duties Ability to lead improvement efforts toward identified instructional targets by motivating and mentoring building-level administrators and facilitating systemic change strategies, with an emphasis on progressive educational practices Ability to work collaboratively with the school supervisors and cabinet members regarding school leadership and effective schools Experience in supervision of and contribution to the performance evaluation of school leaders Knowledge of management, accounting, interpersonal relations, program evaluation, leadership development, school improvement, budget management, negotiation, and technology use Skill in consensus building and conflict resolution Skill in managing projects, providing leadership and direction towards a common objective Skill in directing professional, technical, and administrative support staff Ability to respond quickly to changing conditions Ability to think strategically and develop both short and long-term plans to meet an objective Ability to develop and administer department goals, objectives, and procedures Ability to research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques Ability to collect and interpret complex information to analyze a problem, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions an implement recommendations in support of goals Ability to present technical information and data in an effective manner and prepare complex financial statements, reports, and analysis Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school communities, staff, board members, committee members, public officials, and the general public

The following statements of duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level or work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position. Manage, provide leadership, and oversee a wide variety of program components (i.e. student support services, MTSS, counseling and guidance, prevention programs, truancy prevention, student transfer processes, discipline, student enrollment and records, school safety, student wellness, etc.)

for the purpose of delivering services which conform to the district's strategic plan, established guidelines and regulations Monitor student attendance and support programs (i.e. student discipline, suspensions, expulsions, student and parent complaints,…