Director of Student Services & English Language Development

Lebanon School District • Lebanon, PA

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

We're seeking a visionary and collaborative Director of Student Services and ELD to strengthen PreK-12 student support systems and help ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed at Lebanon School District. In this 245-day leadership role, you'll oversee programs and services that support English Learners, at-risk and vulnerable student populations, attendance, alternative education, health services, and student and family well-being. You'll lead teams, build effective systems, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with families, staff, agencies, and community partners to create meaningful pathways for student success.

Requirements

• K-12 principal certification preferred, with a minimum of five years of supervisory experience preferred
• Certification requirements to teach English Language Development/ESL Specialist
• Classroom experience and knowledge of research-based PreK-12 instruction, with a focus on ELD and student services
• Experience with data management, data analysis, assessment practices, and professional development
• Strong written and oral communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with district personnel, government agencies, families, and community members

Responsibilities

• Lead and evaluate comprehensive programs supporting English Learners and vulnerable student populations
• Supervise and collaborate with social workers, counselors, nurses, support staff, and student service teams
• Develop and oversee attendance improvement strategies and coordinated interventions for at-risk students
• Lead alternative education programming, including planning, staffing, and program evaluation
• Coordinate with mental health providers and community agencies to support student and family well-being
• Oversee Health Services and ensure alignment with state requirements and student wellness initiatives
• Provide linguistically and culturally responsive support to district personnel and external partners
• Keep district leadership informed of changes in laws, regulations, and best practices affecting ELD and student services
• Building comprehensive student support systems that improve achievement, attendance, engagement, behavior, belonging, and overall student success
• Ensuring high-quality English Language Development services, from identification and screening through instruction and reclassification
• Using data and assessment practices to identify needs, evaluate programs, and drive continuous improvement
• Ensuring compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, reporting requirements, and student service mandates
• Building strong partnerships with families, district staff, community agencies, and organizations serving multilingual and vulnerable student populations
• Leading coordinated interventions and wraparound services that address the academic, social, emotional, and personal needs of students

Benefits

• Health, dental, life, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Professional development opportunities
• Opportunities to attend conferences, webinars, and training focused on ELD, student services, compliance, and best practices

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: High school or GED