Deputy Chief of Student Support Services

Syracuse City School District • Syracuse, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Syracuse City School District is seeking a dedicated and diverse team of educators to partner with the Superintendent in moving the district toward its goals of ensuring all students graduate high school with the skills needed to be ready for college and career. The district serves approximately 19,000 students Pre-K–12 across 35 schools and programs. The Deputy Chief of Student Support Services answers directly to the Chief of Student Support Services and helps oversee the department's work. Together, they are responsible for the planning, development, organization, management, implementation, and supervision of all aspects of student support programs, including Special Education, Multilingual and Cultural Education, Adult Education, Mental Health, Restorative Discipline, Diversity, Equity and Belonging, and Special Programs and initiatives, in accordance with Board of Education policies and applicable federal and state laws and regulations.

Requirements

• NYS School District Leader (SDL) or School District Administrator (SDA) Certification.
• Master's degree in mathematics education or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in school and district leadership.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in education.
• Passionately committed to urban education and all in for Syracuse students.
• Belief that all students can learn at high levels.
• Demonstrated commitment to serving urban students, schools or communities, and to closing the achievement gap.
• Willingness to put the interests of students above all others.
• Actively contribute to a culture of high expectations in schools and the district.
• Adapt seamlessly to the complexities of the urban school environment.
• Follow current trends in education policy and research.
• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of the district’s hiring requirements, including fingerprinting clearances.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief with ensuring the supervision and evaluation of student support services staff, including Directors and Coordinators within Student Support Services, counselors, social workers, school psychologists, and related services.
• Ensure compliance with district, state, and federal laws and regulations regarding student support services.
• Ensure coordination and facilitation of cooperative efforts between the school district and various community agencies.
• Helps oversee the administration of the student office of restorative discipline office and coordinate academic and behavioral supports for all students out of school due to disciplinary outcomes.
• Oversee and support initiatives related to diversity, equity and belonging in collaboration with the DEB department.
• Oversee the recruitment and training of student support personnel in collaboration with the Chief and Directors of Student Support Services.
• Plan, administer and control budgets, maintain financial records and produce financial reports with the Chief of Student Support Services.
• Helps set a vision for the Student Support Services team and ensure that the vision is carried out.
• Support Special Education, Multilingual and Cultural Education, and Adult Education Programming in SCSD.
• Collaborate with Special Programs to support grant-funded projects and initiatives that advance opportunities for students and staff in SCSD.
• Support Ombuds and DASA investigations and work to improve climate and culture for students.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits within the range of $178,448-$188,181 (2025-2026).
• Refer to the District’s Unit 3 Benefits Handbook for Unrepresented Administrators for additional information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director