DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES

Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School - 5.0 South Hadley, MA Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Overseeing educational financial management Vendor contracts Staff supervision Community engagement in education Overseeing educational regulatory compliance Student counseling services administration Parent collaboration Special education law Experience working with high schoolers Compliance reporting Hiring Contract management experience in education Collaboration with other professionals for student support Experience working with middle schoolers Overseeing academic personnel management Staff training Parent communication in school administration Contracts Managing budgets as an executive education administrator Educational compliance and regulation understanding Budget management in education Senior level Team building Full Job Description Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School (PVPA) provides students with a supportive and challenging environment that is responsive to multiple learning styles, emphasizes learning through the arts, and integrates critical and creative thinking throughout the curriculum. PVPA prepares all our students for higher education through rigorous, standards-based curriculum in a nurturing, collaborative environment.

We are looking for a collaborative administrator who enjoys working with colleagues and loves working with middle and high school students. The Director of Student Services serves as PVPAs Administrator of Special Education and 504 Coordinator, and supervises School Counseling and Health Services, providing oversight and staff supervision. Under the supervision of the Head of School, the Director of Student Services is responsible for: Global Responsibilities1.Promoting the PVPA vision and mission within the school community and the broader community throughout the region2.Communicating clearly and respectfully with caregivers, staff, students, and community members3.Preserves, articulates, and represents the mission and values of PVPA4.Fostering capacity building and collaborative decision making with inclusivity and transparencyLeadership1.Provides direct supervision and evaluation for Academic Support Teachers, Paraprofessionals, School Counselors, School Psychologist, and School Nurse.2.Assures compliance with all state and federal laws pertaining to students with disabilities3.Assures that PVPA is informed and in compliance with all DESE regulations and reporting 4.Serves as District Homeless Education Liaison and District Foster Care Coordinator5.Establishes and maintains Special Education Parent Advisory Council6.Provides special education training for all PVPA staff7.Maintains departmental budget, including writing and administering grants to support the Academic Support Department8.Participates in schoolwide, administrator, and departmental meetings9.Oversees hiring within Student Services Departments in accordance with school procedures and policies 10.Contracts with independent service providers as necessary for the provision of specially designed instruction, related services, and consultation11. Acquires and maintains the tools, materials, and technology necessary to run effective special education programs12.Other duties as assigned