27 - Executive Director of Student Services

Pueblo School District 60 • Pueblo, CO

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Executive Director of Intervention and Student Support Services is responsible for directing the planning, organization, development, coordination, and monitoring of programs and projects pertaining to district-wide implementation of multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), in alignment and in compliance with state and federal student services law. Assist in developing, recommending, implementing, and evaluating all student support services and programs, including student supports. Programs include MTSS, counseling, discipline/expulsion, child welfare, truancy, as well as student enrollment and Choice processes and Culture and Wellness and Safety, and community schools.

Requirements

• Colorado Principal License within 60 days from date of hire
• Master's degree in Education related field
• Three (3) years of successful building level and/or central administration experience
• Five (5) years of successful classroom teaching experience
• Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in District level administration

Responsibilities

• Manage, provide leadership, and oversee a wide variety of program components (i.e. student support services, MTSS, counseling and guidance, prevention programs, truancy prevention, student transfer processes, discipline, student enrollment and records, school safety, student wellness, etc.) for the purpose of delivering services which conform to the district's strategic plan, established guidelines and regulations
• Monitor student attendance and support programs (i.e. student discipline, suspensions, expulsions, student and parent complaints, attendance, transfers, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that services comply with district, state, and federal requirements
• Act as hearing officer in student discipline (student expulsion) issues district-wide
• Provide leadership in developing comprehensive program plans and ensure the implementation and evaluation of district-wide MTSS
• Provide administrative guidance and ensure compliance with Board policy and state/federal regulations and statutes
• Develop and implement Board Policies for student services and student intervention
• Attend Board of Education meetings, plan and present information to the Board as requested by the assistant superintendent, supervisor and/or superintendent
• Serve as a team member on the Superintendent's Cabinet and actively participate in district-wide planning, development, and evaluation to support school development; align resources to meet the District's goals
• Respond directly to parent concerns and support principals to address parental concerns in coordination with school supervisors
• Serve as official representative of the school district with Judicial System, Social Services, and other community agencies
• Work cooperatively with other districts, county office and community agencies in providing for the needs for students
• Assist in personnel functions (such as interviewing, evaluating, supervising, counseling, training, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing, enhancing productivity of assigned employees, and achieving objectives within budget
• Lead data-driven discussions and decision making structures
• Identify leadership potential in school/district personnel and collaborate leadership pipeline efforts with cabinet members of the superintendent
• Keep informed of all legislative and Colorado Department of Education requirements pertaining to the scope of job functions and duties
• Perform any and all other duties as assigned by the superintendent

Benefits

• Fringe Benefits based on Schedule C

What This Job Offers

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