Director of Student Services

Director of Student Services

Position:
Director of Student Services

Immediate Supervisor:
Superintendent

Salary:
Based upon teacher's state scale plus monthly director supplement of $950

Employment Term: 240 Days

Evaluation:
Performance in this position will be evaluated by the immediate supervisor and in accordance with WV state Code 18a-2-12 and WV State Board Policy 5310

Required Qualifications:

• Valid WV Administrative Certificate
• Valid WV Teaching Certificate in Special Education
• Master's Degree in Administration or Special Education
• Minimum 3 years teaching experience in special education
• Minimum 2 years administrative experience at the principal or assistant principal level
• Knowledge of federal, state, and county laws, rules, and regulations, and guidelines to the administration, implementation, improvement, and evaluation of special education programs, attendance, and civil rights.
• Knowledge of and experience with the state and federal reporting requirements (e.g., Annual Desk Audit and Improvement Planning, Child Count, and Local Education Agency Application).
• Drug Test conducted pursuant to Summers County Board of Education Policy IV-H-1
• Criminal background check conducted pursuant to Summers County Board of Education Policy IV-G-4

Performance Responsibilities:

General Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and support to all personnel, students, and schools.
• Establish good public and employee relations.
• Maintain professional work habits.
• Maintain and upgrade professional skills.
• Evaluate all personnel ascribed to him/her by policy.
• Update county policies in all areas of responsibility.

Special Education Director:

• Plan and provide leadership for the systematic development of programs.
• Comply with policies and procedures approved by the Summers County Board of Education and the West Virginia Board of Education as well as all State and Federal laws regarding Special Education.
• Recommend for administrative review and approval such improvements and changes as are needed to expedite efficient and thorough services to the students and staff, and provide for the implementation and evaluation of such plans upon approval.
• Supervise and evaluate staff assigned to the central office special education department with respect to assignment and performance of duties, work schedules, and programs.
• Cooperate with the coordinator of staff development in the planning, developing and conducting of staff development programs and professional growth activities of the special education and related staff.
• Assist the Director of Personnel with employment recommendations for persons in the area of special education and related services.
• Assure that curriculum materials, supplies and equipment are available for the conduct and maintenance of special education programs throughout the county.
• Complete and supervise special education program improvement components and program evaluation.
• Oversee and manage special education budgets including the acquisition and distribution of funds for special education.
• Provide principals and other administrators with continuing education programs, in-service, and other staff development activities in order to attain and maintain current awareness of due process, legislation, curriculum development and instructional improvement, administrative and program techniques, and knowledge of the needs of exceptional children.
• Serve as team leader and provide leadership and coordination with regard to the functions of psychologists, speech therapists, and other similar special education personnel.
• Assure on-going communication to staff and the public regarding the status of special education programs.
• Involve appropriate teachers, parents, directors, and other representatives in the development of plans and programs for special education students.
• Resolve conflicts and issues when questions of service arise.
• Be well-informed on accessibility issues as they relate to facilities and transportation.
• Remain abreast of developments and innovations in areas of responsibilities.
• Visit schools and monitor programs on a consistent basis.
• Coordinate parent involvement activities as related to Special Education
• Coordinate and oversee Medicaid billing system.
• Ensure that due process and confidentiality policies are afforded all students and their parents in the Special Education delivery process.
• Oversee Child-Find activities to ensure that students with special needs are identified.
• Monitors compliance with the regulations of agencies, organizations or individuals…