Executive Director of District Operations and Student Services

Position Type:
Administration/Assistant Principal

Date Posted:
6/11/2024

Location:
District Office

Date Available:
24-25 SY

Closing Date:
06/19/2024

District:
Appoquinimink School DistrictExecutive Director of District Operations and Student Services

REPORTS TO:
Assistant Superintendent of Schools

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Executive Director of Student Services is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing and managing the comprehensive student support services within the Appoquinimink School District. This role focuses on ensuring the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral success of all students by providing effective programs and services. The Executive Director collaborates with educators, administrators, and community partners to create an inclusive and supportive educational environment.

SALARY RANGE
The salary range for this role can be found in the provided link: Salary Scales

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed in relation to the position. This is not a comprehensive listing of all the responsibilities or tasks; other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate:

• Develop and implement a strategic vision for student services that aligns with the district's overall mission and goals.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of staff within the Student Services Department, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and continuous improvement among student services staff.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services that support the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students.
• Ensure the provision of services for counseling, psychological services, health services, and social work.
• Coordinate intervention strategies and programs for students at risk of academic failure, absenteeism, and behavioral issues.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to student services, Section 504, and other relevant laws.
• Develop, implement, and review district policies and procedures related to student services, ensuring they are up-to-date and effectively communicated.
• Collaborate with school principals, teachers, and other administrators to identify and address the needs of students and develop effective support plans.
• Serve as a liaison between the district and community agencies, parents, and other stakeholders to coordinate resources and support for students.
• Communicate regularly with the superintendent, school board, and the community about student services programs, initiatives, and outcomes.
• Collect and analyze data related to student services programs to assess their effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare and present reports to the superintendent, school board, and other stakeholders on the performance and impact of student services initiatives.
• Develop and manage the budget for the Student Services Department, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to meet the needs of students.
• Seek and manage grants and other funding opportunities to support student services programs and initiatives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Below are the qualifications for this position:

• Master's degree in Education, Educational Administration, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field (Doctorate preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in student services, special education, counseling, or a related area, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Extensive knowledge of student support services, special education laws and regulations, and best practices in student services.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively manage and motivate a diverse team.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience with data analysis and program evaluation.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this position:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting, walking and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The work of this class is generally performed in a school environment. Work may require the ability to move around the school office, classrooms, gymnasium, auditorium, and recreational areas.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• All persons employed by the Appoquinimink School District are required to submit a criminal background check and a tuberculosis test.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide the following: proper identification (Social Security Card and Driver's License), documentation of eligibility for employment in the U.S.A., completion of I-9 form, and completion of paperwork for the Delaware Child Protection Registry.

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS DISCLOSURE
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Appoquinimink School District is required to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship. Qualified employees must have the requisite skills, experience, education, and licenses for the job, and must also be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations.

NON-DISCRIMINATION DISCLOSURE
The Appoquinimink School District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its educational programs, services, and activities for all students and employees. The Appoquinimink School District does not discriminate or retaliate in the hiring, training, assignment, promotion/transfer of employees on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, domicile, marital status, handicap, or any other characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

EVALUATION
Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Building Principal in accordance with established provisions.

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Visit us at https://www.applitrack.com/apposchooldistrict/onlineapp/
• Locate job of interest
• Select apply
• Create a username and password to complete the application. Please keep track of this information so that you will be able to log in and edit or review any applications you submit.

IMPORTANT: Video Screening
Directions:
Please record via video your response to the questions below. Then, please upload a Microsoft Word document that includes a link to your video to your application in Frontline as a supplementary material. This is the same process you used to upload your resume, cover letter, etc. (Note: Please do not attempt to upload the video itself to Frontline as the system is not set up to accept video files.) Please title the document '[Your Last Name, First Name], Video Response'. Please upload your Video Response document by 11:59pm

Questions:

In no more than 3 minutes, please introduce yourself to the hiring committee. In your introduction, please include your qualifications for the position, the reason(s) you are interested in it, and why you are a strong candidate.

In no more than 2 minutes, please respond to the following question: If we were to contact your current supervisor and ask him/her about you, what would he/she say about you as an employee? What would he/she say are your strengths and weaknesses or areas for continued growth?