Director of Student Services - GCPS

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Company: Garrett County Public Schools

Location: Oakland, MD 21550

Description:

Position Type:
Administration/Director of Student Services

Date Posted:
1/3/2025

Location:
Garrett Cnty Board of Ed, Central Office South
FTE: Full-time
Status: Exempt
Terms: 12 months, 8 hours per day, may be greater depending upon the system needs
Salary: $95,503 - $119,310 (commensurate with experience)
Supervisor: Chief Academic Officer
Start Date: No later than July 1, 2025
Application Deadline: Open until filled; priority is given to applications received by January 12, 2025.

Position Overview:
The Director of Student Services oversees the planning, coordination, and management of all student service programs for Garrett County Public Schools.

Qualifications:
  • Hold a master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, education, or a related field.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of teaching or related experience (e.g., counseling, pupil personnel, social work, psychology, or school health).
  • Minimum of at least five (5) years of administrative or supervisory experience, preferably in public education.
  • Hold a valid Maryland certification/licensure in pupil services, social work, counseling, school psychology, or education.
  • Hold a valid Administrator II certification preferred.
  • Display strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Maintain flexibility to work beyond standard hours as needed.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and coordinate school-level student services teams.
  • Develop and implement policies ensuring compliance with state bylaws.
  • Supervise staff and coordinate student services with community resources.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver effective student services.
  • Establish partnerships with agencies and nonprofits.
  • Act as a liaison with MSDE and other organizations on student services matters.
  • Manage programs such as residency, counseling, psychological services, pupil personnel services, and homeless student support.
  • Plan professional development for staff on student services.
  • Evaluate and enhance the effectiveness of student services.
  • Analyze and report data to improve service delivery.
  • Implement Community Schools initiatives aligned with the Blueprint for Maryland's Future.
  • Serve as system leader for Safe School Act, homelessness, foster care, kinship care, behavioral health, and Title IX coordination.
  • Manage staff selection, evaluation, and development.
  • Oversee school discipline, crisis intervention, and alternative programming.
  • Lead the implementation of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) for behavior
  • Manage budgets and fiscal resources effectively.
  • Participate actively in the Superintendent's Leadership Team.
  • Travel to State and other meetings as needed.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Total Compensation Benefits:
Comprehensive benefits include healthcare (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, and participation in the Maryland Retirement and Pension Plan, with optional 403(b) contributions. Employees receive paid sick leave, personal days, vacation, and access to wellness programs and employee assistance resources.
Questions:
If you have questions and require assistance accessing or completing the online application, contact the Office of Human Resources and Employee Relations at [redacted].
Accommodation Requests:
If you are contacted for an interview, please notify the Office of Human Resources and Employee Relations of any reasonable disability-related accommodation requests.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Garrett County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any federal, or state or local protected class. Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Human Resources and Employee Relations at [redacted].

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