Interim Director of Student Services
Position Details
QUALIFICATIONS Holds a valid New Jersey School principal Certificate, or Certificate of Eligibility. Master's degree in Education or Special Education or related field. Demonstrates expertise in best practices in educational leadership. Is knowledgeable about federal and state statutes affecting student with disabilities. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status. Knowledge of and ability to utilize multiple technology platforms. This position requires the medical and physical capacity to perform the major responsibilities. SCHEDULE Virtual and On-Site Flexibility APPOINTMENT AND TENURE Appointment shall be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent. CONTRACT AND SALARY The contract and salary for the position shall be negotiated with and approved by the Board of Education. REPORTS TO Assistant Superintendent and Superintendent GENERAL FUNCTIONS To assist the Superintendent and administration of the school district, in the task of providing leadership and managerial oversight in developing, implementing, and coordinating the best possible educational and therapy services of the school district. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES In order to fulfill their responsibilities, the Director of Student Services shall: Demonstrate leadership skills and experiences in district wide areas of curriculum, staff development, staff supervision/evaluation, personnel, and finance, specifically in the area of Special Services and overall management. Demonstrate excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrate problelm solving skills, and the ability to multi-task. Assumes responsibilities for fulfilling the requirements of current legal and regulatory mandates while observing procedural safeguards. Prepare and submit state and county reports including ASSA, Fall Report, Civil Rights Compliance, School Register Summary, and SEMI. Oversee the daily administration of the the student services offices(s) as outlined below: Review applications and coordinate process for student admission. Monitor student enrollment and submit reports to the Superintendent. Maintain contact with sending districts regarding enrollment needs. Develop program and facility planning by providing enrollment data, projections, and analysis. Supervise maintenance of the student database for student enrollment and registration data, attendance, tuition billing, demographic data, and IEP data. Supervise maintenance of the CSSD Tuition System for state tuition payments. Administer the preparation of tuition and personal aid contracts, invoices, and financial reports. Prepare and submit requests for approval to county for waivers and class changes. Responsible for in district therapy services and the outsourcing of services as needed, including budget development and management and outsourcing invoice approvals. Assist Human Resources in hiring and onboarding therapy services and case management and related-services schedules of staff assigned through building principals. Exhibit respect and support for and adherence to goals, objectives, policies and procedures approved by the Board of Education. Perform additional related duties at the request of the Superintendent or his/her designee. EVALUATION Performance of this postion will be evaluated in accordance with the Board's policies and procedures HUMAN RESOURCES MISSION STATEMENT This organization believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to Mercer County Special Services School District’s (MCSSSD) success. That contribution should not be limited to assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to define primary duties, qualifications and job scope but should not limit the incumbent nor the organization to the work identified. It is our expectation that every employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the District’s goals. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT STATEMENT External and internal applicants, as well as employees who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential functions listed on this job description either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. MCSSSD shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law, in the event such a determination becomes necessary. Mercer County Special Services School District guarantees equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, color, age, creed, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, marital status, disability, nationality or sex. EEO/AA/ADA Employer Guaranteeing equal access to all categories of employment without discriminating on the basis of any of the protected categories listed at N.J.A.C. 6A:7-1.1(a). Interested candidates please visit us on the web in order to apply www.mcsssd.info