Director of Student Services Position Available In Spartanburg, South Carolina

Director of Student Services 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars Chesnee, SC Spartanburg School District Two

JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE

Director of Student Services FLSA:

Exempt

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under limited direction, plans, develops and implements all District student service programs. Plans, directs and oversees student behavior programs, athletic and extra-curricular activities, dropout retrieval and prevention, conflict resolution programs, safety planning and other related activities. Assists the Superintendent in the development of strategic planning, policy development and implementation of objectives. Reports to the Superintendent.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Directs, plans, coordinates, and implements a comprehensive student services program in support of District strategic goals and operational/educational needs. Provides assistance to the Superintendent as needed to assess, formulate and implement plans, policies and procedures for the District. Handles requests for student transfers and affidavits and makes recommendations in accordance with Board policy. Directs and manages student behavior in accordance to District policy; oversees or handles suspension, expulsion, discipline and other student behavior actions. Works with the Spartanburg County Truancy Court to ensure students are represented by the school administration. Familiar with the truancy court process and may attend on behalf of a student if the school administrator is unavailable. Knowledgeable of state law pertaining to truancy and monitors compliance with truancy and family court requirements. Ensures compliance with student-related safety requirements and procedures through annual updates to materials, record-keeping and monitoring, appropriate assessments and training, and prompt response to State Department of Education school safety mandates and inquiries. School safety responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Annual District Emergency Preparedness manual updates Tracking school emergency drill and search reports Preparing/monitoring personnel ID badges/key cards Safe Schools Advisory Council Security assessments Training sessions and reminders as needed Model Safe Schools Checklist survey submission Oversees alternative student placements. Supervises and monitors all budgets within the scope of student services. Assists other District administrators as needed to respond to related problems, needs, requests, issues, etc. Receives and reviews various records and documents such as budget information, letters of correspondence, incident reports, schedules, etc. Operates general office equipment. Performs other related duties as required.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Master’s degree in an educational discipline or educational administration or a related discipline with five years of experience in educational administration or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must possess designated certifications and a South Carolina driver’s license.

Knowledge:

Knowledge of the policies, practices, activities, methods and procedures of the district as they pertain to the specific duties of the job; student behavior management, athletic programs, conflict resolution, etc. Extensive knowledge in the planning, implementation and supervision of school district student services programs. Knows the principles of finance, accounting, and management relating to the budgetary, planning and financial aspects of the job. Knowledge of the required records, charts, documents, and related information which must be prepared and maintained as a requirement of the job. Knowledge in the principles of management, supervision and staff development.

Skills/Effort:

Advanced management, organizational, human relations, communications and interpersonal skills. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with district staff. Ability to plan, develop, administer, and monitor various personnel activities and programs in compliance with all relative federal and state regulations, and district policies, procedures and standards. Ability to use independent judgment and discretion in directing and managing scope of authority. Ability to instruct others through explanation, demonstration and supervised practice, and/or make recommendations on the basis of technical disciplines. Ability to prepare and monitor the department(s) budget. Ability to complete, process, and maintain all required records, reports, and related information. Ability to develop and maintain effective communications with immediate supervisor, media representatives, attorneys, students/parents and the general public. Ability to operate general office equipment such as a computer, calculator, copier, etc.

Working Conditions:

Office environment with little exposure to environmental/weather conditions. Physical demands are restricted to office work requiring movement/lifting items weighing up to twenty pounds. Routine local travel required; occasional overnight travel required. Requires ability to work under a degree of stress related to duties that require considerable attention and meeting deadlines.

Responsibility:

Responsible for the designated student services budget. Supervises designated staff.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.

Shift Type:

Full-Time Salary Range:

Administrative Contract Location:

Varies Spartanburg School District Two believes it has the obligation to provide the best administrative and supervisory personnel available for the district regardless of race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or any related medical conditions), color, disability, age (40 or older), genetic information, national origin, or any other applicable status protected by local, state, or federal law.