Director of Student Support Services

Stockbridge Community Schools•Stockbridge, MI

About The Position

The Director of Student Support Services will supervise assigned staff, support a continuum of student support services, and ensure students receive Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in their Least Restrictive Environment (LRE), with decision-making based on student needs and data. This role involves assisting with professional development, managing program budgets, and facilitating the collection of service delivery information for various administrative and billing purposes. The Director will also provide consultation and technical assistance to staff on procedural, legal, and compliance issues related to special education, Section 504, and English Language Learners. Additionally, the position assists in implementing policies governing student life and conduct, supervises daily operations of student programs, and facilitates program and curriculum development. The role requires continuous professional improvement, attendance at meetings, and punctual, reliable attendance.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Special Education or administration (required)
3-5 years of experience as a special education teacher or related service provider with current licensure (required)
Interpersonal skills to successfully provide leadership, effectively communicate, and collaborate with staff, students, families, and community members.
Skills in supervisory functions such as appraisal, team building, continuous improvement, conflict management and problem solving.
Knowledge of statutes, regulations, and guidelines regarding special education in MARSE and IDEA.
Self-directedness, initiative and organization skills when given a variety of responsibilities and assigned tasks/projects.
Ability to gather information, analyze data and implement decisions in a leadership capacity and as a member of a team.
Demonstrate continuous learning and professional growth through education, training and development experiences.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Nice To Haves

Full approval as Director/Supervisor of Special Education (preferred)
Ability to obtain temporary approval as Director/Supervisor of Special Education if enrolled in a Special Education Leadership program.
three years successful administrative experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

Supervises assigned staff through implementation of district procedures and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Supports a continuum of student support services and ensures students are receiving FAPE in their LRE, with decision-making based on student needs and data.
Assists with determining needs, planning and/or implementing professional development opportunities.
Develops, monitors and implements assigned program budgets, required purchasing and reimbursement procedures with staff.
Facilitates the periodic collection of service delivery information required for deployment of resources, Medicaid billing, and implementation of tuition billbacks within the special education claims systems.
Provides consultation and technical assistance to assigned staff regarding procedural, legal and compliance issues related to special education, Section 504, and English Language Learners.
Assists the administration of implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and helps maintain order in the classroom in a fair and equitable manner.
Supervises daily operations of students’ programs which may involve assignment of staff, students and parents; maintenance of classroom space and student transportation.
Facilitates program and curriculum development with staff through school improvement and student data collection processes delineated by state and/or federal mandates.
Strives to maintain and continually improve professional competence.
Attends building and district meetings and serves on relevant district teams as required.
Punctual, reliable and predictable attendance is required.
Other duties as assigned.