Assistant Director of Student Services

Contract of 220 days with a 1.54% administrative increment.

Requirements stated herein are minimum levels of knowledge skills and/or abilities to
qualify for this position. To perform the duties and responsibilities of this position successfully
the employee must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each task proficiently. Ability
means to possess and apply both knowledge and skill.
The methods of meeting these requirements are subject to possible modification to
reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. Some requirements however
may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of
themselves or others.
REPORTS TO: Superintendent
EXEMPT STATUS: Exempt APPROVED: #MAR 2018
SUMMARY
Under general direction to assist in the planning development and implementation of policies
regulations guidelines and procedures pertaining to the District Student services programs; to
serve as a resource to Student services personnel concerning special subject and instructional
programs; to review monitor and coordinate the functions and activities of the Student services
instructional personnel; and to do other related functions as directed.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This position classification requires subject matter expertise commonly taught in public schools
and coordination of early childhood curriculum and instructional processes. Directly related
experience in special education programs is required to perform the required programmatic
analyses using widely prescribed instructional principles and concepts. The position
classification performs decision analysis processes and makes decisions of considerable
consequence requiring the application and interpretation of data facts procedures and policies.
The incumbent meets frequently with school administrators teachers other staff and parents to
communicate information data and alternative problem solutions. This is a position
classification that performs light work involving sitting a portion of the time but does require
walking and standing for extended periods. This position requires accurate perceiving of sound
near and far vision depth perception the ability to provide oral information and direction and
the handling and working with instructional and assessment materials and objects.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an otherwise qualified person with a
disability to perform the essential functions of the job. Essential job functions are the
fundamental duties of a position: the things a person holding the job must be able to do.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Plan organize coordinate and participate in the Student services educational programs.
Plan organize and coordinate staff development workshops clinics and other professional
growth activities.
Oversee the legislative intent for Family Resource/Youth Service Centers KRS 156.497 for
the Scott County School System.
Confer with counsel and advise management and instruction personnel concerning special
programs instructional strategies and other related activities.
Advise and offer recommendations concerning appropriate instructional methods media and
materials.
Plan organize and conduct parent in-service training programs.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES

Advise teachers in classroom assessments such as Early Language and Literacy Classroom
Observation tool Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale and provide resources for
teachers check monitoring data plan observations and strategies for students.
Assist in developing standards-based developmentally appropriate goals & objectives for the
preschool program

Assist in the planning and supervision of mass screenings; participate in Dial 3 screenings one-
on-one; participate in screening exit interviews and Response To Interventions (RTI)

Perform demonstration teaching and instructional modeling functions for instructional
personnel to ensure that the instructional process meets the needs of the Student services
students.
Review research and prepare new material and pilot projects pertaining to special subject
programs.
Review monitor and assist in the performance appraisal of the Student services staff.
Assist in the preparation of the consolidated application for categorical funding and monitor the
projects to ensure compliance with State or Federal guidelines and requirements.
Provide assistance and guidance to District and project personnel regarding the selection and
utilization of materials and equipment.
Confer with and aid project instruction personnel in the resolution of unusual and unforeseen
problems issues and concerns.
Assist in the Student services budget planning and expenditure control process.
Serve as a Child Care resource and liaison to community groups.
Prepare a variety of management and program evaluation reports as required.
Comply with applicable state and federal law as well as local policies and procedures.
Others duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Principles budgeting techniques strategies goals and objectives of public education;
Methods techniques procedures and strategies concerning the assessment and evaluation of the
District child development programs;
Legal mandates policies regulations and operational procedures pertaining to child
development instruction delivery systems;
State Federal and local community child service groups and agencies;
Modern innovative and creative curriculum and instructional trends pertaining to pre-school and
elementary age child;
Human relations strategies conflict resolution strategies and team building principles and
techniques.
Ability to:
Provide specialized resource support and coordination of creative and innovative curriculum and
instruction programs;
Analyze and assess program needs and offer recommendations pertaining to program activity
revisions additions or deletions;
Supervise coordinate and participate in the evaluation of the District child development
programs and activities;
Serve as a resource to instruction and management personnel;
Establish and maintain effective organization community and public relationships;
Communicate effectively in oral and written form;
Understand and carry out oral and written directions with minimal accountability controls.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge
and skill is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:
Experience:
Three years of successful teaching experience and the successful completion of a
comprehensive administrative internship training program.
Education:
Equivalent to the completion of an earned Baccalaureate or higher degree from an
accredited college or university in educational administration instructional technology or
a closely related field.
Certification Requirement
Possession of certification as required by Kentucky law.

Applicants with a principalscertification and experiencewill be given priority.

Required Experience:

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