Assistant Director for Student Services

Assistant Director for Student Services

REPORTS TO: Associate Principal for Curriculum

SUPERVISES: Licensed and non-licensed staff as assigned

POSITION OBJECTIVE: To assist the Associate Principal for Curriculum and the Director of Counseling with the coordination of all student services in compliance with federal and state regulations, and district/building policies and procedures; to assist all students to achieve personal, social, and academic success.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Illinois Public Educator License, General Administrative Endorsement, and Teacher Evaluator designation required
2. Master's degree in education, or a related services field (school psychology, school social work, etc.), Ph.D, Psy.D, or Ed.D preferred
3. Experience in implementation and ensuring compliance with special education and 504 regulations and legislation
4. Supervisory and/or leadership experience in student services and special education programs including leading Section 504 meetings and/or IEP meetings
5. Experience collaborating with and supporting School Social Workers and School Psychologists
6. Experience with Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS)

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Ability to read, interpret, and explain materials from Board policy, administrative procedures, professional journals, and legal documents, including Illinois School Code
• Ability to problem solve, make independent decisions, and effectuate change
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership ability to work with high school students and adults
• Ability to interpret and analyze data, and produce high-quality presentations and documents
• Ability to deal with difficult situations courteously, tactfully, and with discretion and good judgment
• Ability to interact effectively with a variety of audiences and individuals
• Current knowledge of best practices in business, operations, and human resources
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with a variety of audiences
• Ability to maintain and grow current job skills
• Ability to lead all phases of instructional programs
• Ability to interpret, analyze, and use data to effectively present information, produce documents at a high level of sophistication, and respond to questions
• Ability to access and utilize technology to maximize other skills and performance
• Ability to make rational decisions, problem-solve, and effectuate change in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and stakeholders
• Ability to manage fiscal, physical, and human resources to successfully carry out the functions and programs of the office
• Ability to deal with difficult situations courteously and tactfully and maintain composure to keep a respectful environment for students and staff
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong work ethic and aptitude as a self-starter who requires minimal supervision
• Ability to understand and apply school code, legislative proposals and regulations
• Ability to prepare and manage budgets
• Ability to facilitate and lead Section 504 and IEP meetings
• Ability to manage and lead other administrators
• Ability to analyze and interpret private evaluations including medical and psychological reports
• Ability to administer, interpret, and report evaluation results for the purpose of special education eligibility determination

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 205 day work calendar with irregular or extended work hours including evenings and weekends.

SALARY RANGE: Target hiring range for this position will be between $120,000 and $135,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Apply online at: www.niles219.org

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Niles Township High Schools District 219 is an equal-opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of District 219 to decide all matters relating to employment solely on the basis of the applicant's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. District 219 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, color, national origin, religion, age, or handicap.