Director of Student Services

Director of Student Services at University Preparatory Academy Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 5/11/2026 Contact Arica Clement Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $120,000.00 - 130,000.00 Annually Length of Work Year 12 Months Employment Type Full Time About the Employer The mission of University Preparatory Academy is to prepare students to enroll and excel in the best colleges and universities in the nation. UPA serves a diverse population of 7th through 12th-grade students, most of whom reside in Santa Clara County. UPA's campus is easily accessible, located off Highway 87 at Curtner Avenue. The campus is located across the street from a light rail station and local bus station. This strategic location enables UPA to draw students from school districts throughout Santa Clara County. UPA is a college preparatory alternative for those students who are not performing to their potential and get lost in traditional large middle and high school settings. UPA provides a strong, supportive, small school environment for students to excel academically. Students demonstrating the desire and drive to make college a reality will find a home at UPA. The curriculum and pacing, along with the expected learning outcomes, are designed to challenge students. In conjunction with high expectations, UPA offers supportive learning environments in every classroom as well as a full complement of support classes for Math Support, English Support, and Intensive English Language Learner support. Students attending UPA will find both the challenge and support necessary to keep college and university within reach. Job Summary Job Summary Director of Student Services Job Description MISSON The Director of Student Services is responsible for overseeing student support services programs including student behavior and discipline, school safety and emergency response, special education, and campus supervision.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include but are not limited to the following: 1. Leadership Responsibilities 1.1. Reports directly to the Executive Director. 1.2. Creates a safe and caring environment for all students, regardless of learning ability, mental health, or other challenges. 1.3. Facilitates classified staff meetings. 1.4. Performs the annual Facility Inspection Tool (FIT) report and presents it to the UPA School Board. 1.5 Evaluates classified and certificated staff. 2. Behavior and Student Support 2.1. Oversees behavior investigation and response including administration of restorative justice, Saturday school, suspensions and expulsions. 2.2. Oversees bullying prevention and enforcement programs including communications with parents, and staff. 2.3. Oversees behavior monitoring, reporting, and improvement. 2.4. Creates a supervision plan for students before school, during school, open periods, and after school. 2.5 Supervises the Restorative Practices Coordinator. 3. Handbooks 3.1. Supervises the annual revision of the Family/Student handbook. 3.2. Supervises the maintenance and adherence to the Student Safety Handbook/Comprehensive School Safety Plan Report. 3.3. Hosts student, staff, and community meetings to seek input from key stakeholders and include those in the report. 3.4. Present the reports to the UPA school board for approval annually. 4. Emergency Response 4.1. Supervises the regular collection of relevant safety data. 4.2. Coordinates drills, communications, staff training, and Response Team for development and training. 4.3. Maintains and updates schoolwide emergency response plans and ensures effective commun View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications Resume Transcript Letter of Introduction Three Letters of Recommendation (All letters must be dated within 1 year of application submission) Requirements / Qualifications Resume Transcript Letter of Introduction Three Letters of Recommendation (All letters must be dated within 1 year of application submission) CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators

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