Duties
The Student Services Director is a school-based administrator responsible for the leadership, management and oversight of special education services and multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) to ensure equitable access to high-quality learning experiences for all students.
Supports building personnel with curriculum adaptation, intervention selection and implementation to ensure students with disabilities have appropriate supports and services. Help guide, coach, and problem-solve regarding special education and student services issues.
Regularly collaborates with building leaders and personnel to coordinate, and monitor student placements and transitions to and from outplacements.
Serves as LEA for IEP and 504 meetings including for students who are placed outside of the District, including those placed in public and private therapeutic, and residential settings.
Develops and monitors a comprehensive system of transition programming for students with disabilities.
Oversees the implementation of special education assessments, including Dynamic Learning Map (DLM-AA).
Oversees transportation for students who require special transportation.
Collaborates with private and parochial schools to complete evaluations for students in need of evaluations.
Designs and implement all aspects of social and emotional learning ensuring that all students have access to a guaranteed and viable curriculum and tiered interventions.
Oversees and develop an efficient tiered model of intervention and support at Tiers Two and Three in an MTSS Structure with a focus on English/Language Arts and Math.
Supports the use of data and evidence-based progress monitoring tools to ensure students who are at-risk for failure remain on track.
Supports the use of evidence-based approaches for strong student, classroom, and school-wide behavioral programming, including the use of inclusive or restorative practices in schools. Supports school staff and administrators with behavior intervention at the school, classroom, student levels.
Coordinates and supervises Extended School Year for the District including hiring and training of all staff in conjunction with Human Resources and other departments.
Ensures that students have smooth transitions between grade levels by designing, planning, and implementing a high quality program of support for students and their families with a focus on transitions from Early Childhood to Kindergarten, elementary to middle school, and middle school to high school.
Effectively communicates with all parents/guardians regarding the needs of students, and complies with established District communication protocols
Ensures the district has an appropriate continuum of services and that students are being placed in their least restrictive environment.
Oversees the implementation of parent events and programming in collaboration with special education parent groups.
Oversees and provides training on digital IEP and records storage programs.
Writes, manages and oversees appropriate grants including the IDEA Part B and IDEA Early Childhood Grants, ISBE Pre-School Grants.
Oversees district use and data entry into iStar, the state's special education student and staff approval and claims program.
Completes all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Master's degree in an special education or student services related field
Illinois Professional Educator License registered in DuPage County and endorsed as a General Administrator or Principal
Director of Special Education Endorsement preferred
Spanish bilingual is strongly preferred
Completion of Illinois Performance Evaluation Teacher Evaluation Modules
Past experience as a special education teacher, related services provider, or administrator
Experience with leading school communities
Salary/Benefits
Regionally Competitive
Personal, Sick, Vacation
Board-paid TRS contributions
Board-paid health and dental insurance
How to Apply
Please send your cover letter and resume to thurlburt@wolcottschool.com