2026-27 Director of Student Services-Secondary - DAC

Paradise Valley USD 69•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Student Services is responsible for directing student services programs and services. This role involves providing information and serving as a resource to others, achieving defined objectives by planning, evaluating, developing, implementing, and maintaining services in compliance with established guidelines. The Director also serves as a member of the leadership team.

Requirements

Operating standard office equipment including using a variety of software and web-based applications.
Planning and managing projects.
Preparing and maintaining accurate records.
Effective application of mediation and conflict resolution skills.
Performing advanced math.
Reviewing and interpreting highly technical information.
Writing technical materials.
Speaking persuasively to implement desired actions.
Analyzing situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
Knowledge of pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations.
Knowledge of personnel processes.
Knowledge of standard business practices.
Knowledge of program planning and development.
Knowledge of concepts of grammar and punctuation.
Knowledge of instructional procedures and practices.
Knowledge of age appropriate student activities.
Knowledge of stages of child development/behavior.
Ability to schedule a significant number of activities, meetings, and/or events.
Ability to routinely gather, collate, and/or classify data.
Ability to use job-related equipment.
Flexibility to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances.
Flexibility to work with data utilizing defined but different processes.
Flexibility to operate equipment using standardized methods.
Ability to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups.
Ability to work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes.
Ability to utilize a variety of job-related equipment.
Independent problem solving to analyze issues and create action plans.
Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines.
Problem solving with equipment is moderate to significant.
Adapting to changing work priorities.
Communicating with diverse groups and individuals.
Meeting deadlines and schedules.
Setting priorities.
Working as part of a team.
Working with detailed information/data.
Job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
Three to five years successful administrative experience in grades 7-12.
Demonstrated expertise related to student management and the application of appropriate consequences.
Demonstrated experience working with diverse school and community populations.
Demonstrated experience with emergency management planning processes, including an understanding of NIMS and ICS Organization Structure.
Completion of FEMA coursework IS 100, 200, 700 and other applicable trainings relative to emergency response planning.
Demonstrated experience in problem-solving and conflict resolution with issues that arise in an educational setting.
Masters Degree in job-related area.
Administrators Credential.
Criminal Background Clearance.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with internal and external personnel for the purpose of implementing and/or maintaining services and programs.
Coordinates operations among middle and high school sports for the purpose of ensuring district objectives are achieved and resources are effectively utilized.
Oversees the district’s random drug testing program for high school athletes as well as “opt-in” drug testing for middle and high school students.
Develops and implements policies, procedures and/or processes for the purpose of providing direction and/or complying with mandated requirements.
Directs department operations; the maintenance of services and the implementation of new programs and/or processes for the purpose of providing services within established timeframes and in compliance with related requirements.
Oversees management of all district student records.
Evaluates programs and/or projects for the purpose of carrying out and achieving objectives within area of responsibility.
Manages a wide variety of program components for the purpose of delivering services, which conform to regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
Participates as a member or facilitator in meetings, workshops and seminars for the purpose of identifying issues, developing recommendations, providing training, and conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
Performs personnel functions for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing, enhancing productivity of personnel and achieving objectives with budget.
Researches a variety of topics for the purpose of developing new programs and/or policies.
Responds to issues involving staff, students, parental concerns, conflicts in policies and regulations, community concerns, parental requests that may result in some negative impact and/or liability if not appropriately addressed for the purpose of identifying the relevant issues and recommending or implementing a plan of action that will efficiently resolve the issue.
Serves as a resource for building administrators relative to policies, procedures, and best practices.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.