Senior Director of Student Services

Qualifications - Education & Certification

Masters degree in education, administration, counseling, or related field

Valid school counseling, principal, and/or central office certification

Qualifications - Previous Experience

Principal experience
Teaching experience (preferred)
Central office experience
Experience with implementing systems that yield student success

Qualifications - Skills & Knowledge

Knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies related to student discipline and attendance
Deep understanding of restorative practices and how to implement them systematically
Ability to lead adults with both care and high expectations
Ability to interpret policies, procedures and laws
Ability to mediate, solve problems and resolve conflict expeditiously
Ability to collaborate with other directors, executive directors, and cabinet leaders and willing to challenge their assumptions
Ability to know when to work independently and when to involve others
Proven track record of increasing student outcomes (achievement, attendance, discipline, etc..) and can speak about those experiences
Ability to collaborate and coach principals in a manner that supports their leadership style
Ability to analyze data and to create courageous next steps because of it

Sample Job Responsibilities

Restorative Practices/SEL Workstreams:
Manage and lead the district’s implementation of restorative practices across all schools

Manage and lead the student services panel and facilitate discipline hearings

Review, update, and publish the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook

Monitor discipline trends and work with principals to develop appropriate action steps

Monitor & evaluate SEL implementation across all schools

Complete restorative practices fidelity walkthroughs

Lead the district’s restorative practices guiding coalition

Support school counselors to use the ASCA model and provide proactive and data driven Tier 1, Tier 2, & Tier 3 services to students

Community Engagement Workstreams:

Establish a parent university to help meet the needs of our parent/guardians

Develop and maintain programs that work to strengthen home/school connections

Work with community agencies to support positive behavioral choices for students

Personnel Management & Leadership:

Select, coach, evaluate, and supervise staff and make recommendations relative to assignment, retention, discipline, and dismissal.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of assigned staff

Oversee central office staff that is responsible for ensuring students receive work with they are attending the Building Bridges Program

Other:

Other duties as assigned by the Deputy Superintendent of Schools and Superintendent

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Must be able to move throughout the building and campus, including classrooms, hallways, and outdoor spaces. Frequent verbal communication is required to instruct students, lead meetings, and collaborate with staff and families. May be required to stand or walk for extended periods, including during supervisory duties. Occasional bending, reaching, or sitting on the floor to interact with students. Regular use of computers and instructional technology for planning, instruction, and communication. Must be able to lift or carry instructional materials and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.