Director of Student Support Services
Director of Student Support Services
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Job Description
Duties & Responsibilities
Management & Leadership
- Supervises and monitors the performance of certified and classified staff assigned to state and federal programs
- Stays current on all guidelines requirements and procedures for submitting federal projects
- Provides leadership and vision regarding current and future trends/interventions/issues in the area of special education/at-risk programming and general education
- Provides support and training to building principals/teachers/instructional assistants in the areas of special education.
Program Administration
- Provide leadership support and assistance with hiring decisions and placement of district Instructional Assistants.
- Provides tools (MTSS etc.) and systems to building administrators to ensure IEP and other special education procedures are being followed
- Assists in the planning implementation and evaluation of activities related to school improvement plans regarding student populations represented in federally funded programs including special education/Title I/Section 504
- Attends all federal program training institutes and state-level special education trainings as needed or recommended by the Superintendent
- Collaborates with building principals and central office staff in the articulation of all activities planned for students that are provided through state and federal programs
- Monitors and coordinates all federal budgets and budgetary reports as well as the filing of these reports on a timely basis with the appropriate granting agencies.
- Oversees all questions regarding supplemental and supplanting issues for categorical funds
- Develops parental involvement activities specific to federal programs in coordination with site principals and staff
- Acts as liaison among administrators and other appropriate personnel in the coordination of all state and federal resources to ensure student academic needs are met
- Works collaboratively with the LISD Regional Supervisor/Itinerants assigned to Tecumseh Public Schools
- Participate in district-wide professional development
Compliance
- Organizes and conducts school site self-reviews and Consolidated Program monitoring as required by MDE
- Collaborates with Pupil Accountant in preparation and submission of all federal reports related to the Consolidated Application
- Assists and advises building principals and district administrators in the implementation and evaluation of federal programs
- Remains current on laws and requirements regarding categorical programs as well as Special Education programming/At-Risk programming/Section 504 compliance and meets with related staff to interpret and implement regulations
- Supervise the Special Education Monitoring Process
- Oversees TPS Medicaid billing
- Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent
Qualifications
- Minimum of a Masters Degree in Education or a related degree
- Full approval in Michigan in at least one area of Special Education
- Minimum 5 years of successful teaching therapy and/or administrative experience in Special Education
- At least 2 years of experience as a supervisor for Special Education. Must be able to meet eligibility requirements for special education supervisor
- Meet all certification requirements established by the Michigan Department of Education
- Demonstrated skills in the use of technology
- Ability and willingness to work in a team setting
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of the academic social and emotional needs of the high school age student is required.
Experience
Experience working with at risk/special needs populations is preferred. Other experiences may include program development program evaluation; building partnerships; providing leadership in the identification design dissemination and implementation of programs; knowledge of state and federal accountability systems and evaluation of promising/best practices of student achievement/intervention programs for at risk/special needs students.
Knowledge Skills and Ability
Skills in establishing procedures and priorities; facilitating group processes planning and in-service activities; implementing established goals and objectives; using data to monitor and evaluate projects; researching interpreting analyzing reporting and implementing promising practices and innovations; and using technology to enhance student projects and activities.
Knowledge in effective academic interventions; emerging technologies that support student achievement; equity issues and resources; pedagogical principles and practices in effective teaching and learning for underserved students; and existing programs that have been successful in closing the achievement/access gaps and increasing the college-going rate of underserved students.
Ability to design and provide equity-focused technical assistance; analyze interpret and apply laws and regulations; use a broad array of technology for project and assessment development; establish and manage department priorities processes and procedures; work independently; establish and maintain appropriate project deadlines; manage multiple projects; work with a variety of individuals and groups; communicate effectively orally and in written form; exercise sound judgment; travel to various locations.
Ability to communicate effectively and dynamically in both written and oral form with all levels of management staff parents community leaders and students; ability and willingness to work as a team player; strong proven work ethic with demonstrated honesty and integrity; proven motivator with strong leadership skills; and proven student-focused beliefs and philosophy.
Demonstrated commitment to training and development; demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the challenges and issues facing public education; demonstrated successful experience in developing and implementing activities for/with students.
Terms of Employment
Full-time salary position.
About the District
Tecumseh Public Schools is known for its excellence in academics and hard work in meeting the individual needs of each student. The guiding principle for our district Every Student. Every Day. where we put the best interests of our students at the forefront of all we do. Our district is committed to creating experiences that prepare students for lifelong learning.
OUR MISSION: The Tecumseh Public Schools community will empower every student every day for life success with flexible opportunities in diverse learning environments
OUR VISION: Inspiring students to become empowered innovative individuals
BELIEF STATEMENTS: We believe...
- Every student deserves an outstanding education.
- An engaged community is the backbone of our success.
- In the development of the whole child.
Learn more about Tecumseh Public Schools. Please visit our website at Experience:
Director
Employment Type
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