Student Services Director
Apply NowCompany: East Grand Forks Public Schools
Location: District Heights, MD 20747
Description:
Position Type:
Administration/Director of Student Services
Date Posted:
3/4/2025
Location:
District
Date Available:
07/01/2025
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Job Title: Student Services Director
School Name: District Office
Job Type: Full-time
Start Date: July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026
Salary Range: $85,000-$100,000
Benefits: Contributions to health, dental and life insurance plans, with the district covering a portion of premiums. Sick leave and Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST). Access to military, bereavement, jury and unpaid childcare leave along with a matched 403(b) plan and professional development opportunities.
Reporting Relationship: The Student Services Director reports directly to the Superintendent.
East Grand Forks, MNis a city with a populationof approximately 9,000 and located in the heart of the Red River Valley in Northwest Minnesota. It borders Grand Forks, ND and is very close to the University of North Dakota and Northland Community and Technical College. The district's K-12 enrollment is approximately 1950 students as well as a thriving preschool program. The district has four separate school buildings housing grades PreK-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12. The district also boasts a thriving Preschool Program and lifelong learning opportunities through Community Education.
Our VISSION is EXCELLENCE - the expectation for every learner, every day!
Our MISSION is that East Grand Forks Public Schools will engage and empower learners to contribute and succeed in a diverse and changing world.
Position Summary:
The Student Services Director provides leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for student support programs, ensuring equitable access to services that promote academic success, well-being and overall development.
Essential Duties:
The Student Services Director oversees the planning, development and implementation of all student support programs, including Special Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Title I, 504 Compliance, Homeless Education, American Indian Education, English Learner (EL) support and grant-funded initiatives. This role ensures compliance with all relevant laws and regulations, evaluates personnel and collaborates with administrators and staff to support the district's mission. The director is responsible for managing programs that promote student success academically, socially and emotionally, including mental health initiatives while ensuring an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students.
Key Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include oversight of student support services, ensuring compliance with federal, state and local regulations and establishing an inclusive environment that supports diverse student needs.
Qualifications:
Application Process:
Administration/Director of Student Services
Date Posted:
3/4/2025
Location:
District
Date Available:
07/01/2025
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Job Title: Student Services Director
School Name: District Office
Job Type: Full-time
Start Date: July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026
Salary Range: $85,000-$100,000
Benefits: Contributions to health, dental and life insurance plans, with the district covering a portion of premiums. Sick leave and Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST). Access to military, bereavement, jury and unpaid childcare leave along with a matched 403(b) plan and professional development opportunities.
Reporting Relationship: The Student Services Director reports directly to the Superintendent.
East Grand Forks, MNis a city with a populationof approximately 9,000 and located in the heart of the Red River Valley in Northwest Minnesota. It borders Grand Forks, ND and is very close to the University of North Dakota and Northland Community and Technical College. The district's K-12 enrollment is approximately 1950 students as well as a thriving preschool program. The district has four separate school buildings housing grades PreK-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12. The district also boasts a thriving Preschool Program and lifelong learning opportunities through Community Education.
Our VISSION is EXCELLENCE - the expectation for every learner, every day!
Our MISSION is that East Grand Forks Public Schools will engage and empower learners to contribute and succeed in a diverse and changing world.
Position Summary:
The Student Services Director provides leadership, oversight, and strategic direction for student support programs, ensuring equitable access to services that promote academic success, well-being and overall development.
Essential Duties:
The Student Services Director oversees the planning, development and implementation of all student support programs, including Special Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Title I, 504 Compliance, Homeless Education, American Indian Education, English Learner (EL) support and grant-funded initiatives. This role ensures compliance with all relevant laws and regulations, evaluates personnel and collaborates with administrators and staff to support the district's mission. The director is responsible for managing programs that promote student success academically, socially and emotionally, including mental health initiatives while ensuring an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students.
Key Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include oversight of student support services, ensuring compliance with federal, state and local regulations and establishing an inclusive environment that supports diverse student needs.
- Special Education - Evaluate district overall needs relating to special education services; Mange IEP processes to ensure plans are met; Lead, mentor and support all special services personnel and support staff; Provide all special services personnel and support staff with comprehensive system for staff development to assure special education compliance; Oversee and coordinate tuition billing, third party billing, special transportation and referral for outside services; Collaborate with the business manager on the special education budget; Support SpEd staff with the help of ASEC
- Early Childhood Special Education - Identify funding sources, write grant proposals and pursue opportunities for financial aid for program enhancements
- Title 1 Compliance - Maintain accurate student data records for Title 1 audits, collect and evaluate information and data for Title 1 grant applications
- 504 Compliance - Assist in implementation of student 504 plans, oversee management ot district 504 plans, prepare and submit 504 compliance reports to MDE
- Homeless Education Programming - Oversee the homeless liaison, direct the district's compliance with the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
- AIE Support and Compliance - Maintain accurate 506 documentation for Title VI and Johnson O'Malley Act programs, seek and write grants, develop and implement American Indian student youth group; Organize and implement tutorial services to eligible students; Organize and implement classroom curriculum and community presentations on cultural activities; Attend and support American Indian programs, presentations and events when possible; Prepare and submit American Indian Education compliance reports to MDE
- EL Support and Compliance - Provide leadership, supervision, guidance and support for the EL program and staff, prepare and submit EL compliance reports to MDE
- Achievement and Integration Grant - Write and implement A&I grant.
- Grant Funded Initiatives - Actively seek and complete various grants to acquire additional funding sources for the district.
- Other - Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Education & Licensure: Bachelor's degree in education or a related field (master's preferred); valid Minnesota teaching license (preferred: K-12 Principal, Superintendent, or Director of Special Education).
- Experience: Education experience with emphasis on special education instruction, administration and compliance experience, such as IEP development and evaluation.
- Specialized Knowledge: Experience with SEL behavioral interventions, Indian Education programming, Achievement and Integration Minnesota (AIM), Title I compliance, student homelessness regulations and grant writing skills.
- Skills & Abilities: Proven ability to lead, facilitate staff development, and collaborate with stakeholders. Strong project management, problem-solving, data analysis; ability to present information to various audiences.
Application Process:
- Interested candidates should apply on-line through the Frontline, by going to the EGF Human Resources page of the district's website (egf.k12.mn.us) and complete the application process.
- Application/resume review will begin on March 20, 2025
- East Grand Forks Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.