Executive Director of Comprehensive Student Supports Dept of Ed Central Operations Richmond, VA Job Details Full-time $142,000

•$152,000 a year 23 hours ago Qualifications School experience Team leadership Leadership in social services administration Academic institution experience Leading team collaboration initiatives Student activities (student support initiatives) Non-profit experience Student life General management Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Full Job Description 5112185 Richmond, Virginia, United States Dept of Ed Central Operations Educational and Media Services Restricted Full-Time Closing at: Sep 26 2026

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EDT Dept of Ed Central Operations Title:

Executive Director of Comprehensive Student Supports State Role Title:

Education Administrator III Hiring Range:

$142,000

•$152,000

Pay Band:

6

Agency:

Dept of Ed Central Operations Location:

Richmond, Virginia Agency Website:

doe.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type:

General Public

•G Job Duties The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is recruiting for an Executive Director of Comprehensive Student Supports to manages and supervise the work of the Office of Behavioral Health and Student Safety at the Virginia Department of Education within the Division of Special Education and Specialized Populations. The Executive Director of Comprehensive Student Supports would be responsible for the following duties: Lead the implementation of an evidence-based framework and implementation infrastructure that unifies all student support functions across the office. Manage federal and state grant programs that fund student wellness, behavioral health, MTSS implementation, and related initiatives. Advance school-based mental health services and comprehensive behavioral health supports, including school counseling, school psychology, social work, school health/nursing, and substance abuse prevention, providing the full continuum of care that students need to thrive. Lead efforts to create safe, positive, and welcoming school environments through school climate initiatives, bullying prevention, threat and suicide risk assessment, restorative practices, and student discipline policy and practice. Address chronic absenteeism, community schools, and supports for vulnerable student populations by removing the barriers that prevent full participation in school. Leadership and collaboration within the Division of Special Education and Specialized Populations to support coordinated system of student support within Virginia's continuous improvement process, ensuring that LEAs identified for comprehensive or targeted support have access to the student-centered resources and strategies needed to improve school performance while being responsive to their data-based needs. Minimum Qualifications Demonstrated organizational leadership skills to unify a multi-function team around a shared vision, while communicating that vision credibly to a wide range of audiences. Demonstrated experience designing and leading complex, multi-functional student support organizations. Demonstrated experience overseeing and managing programs in a school division or a non-profit. Knowledge of student supports with focus on multi-tiered systems of support. Experience in school counseling, school psychology, or leadership Experience managing grants that support leadership and positive change. Experience producing executive briefing documents, high-impact presentations, board items, and formal written materials. Additional Considerations Degree from Institution of Higher Education in an area of educational leadership or expertise; special education, school psychology, school social work, etc. Advanced/Professional Degree, Credential, or coursework in project management or leadership. Experience in leadership at the state or local level with a focus on specialized student supports. Expertise in policy and research. Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position. A résumé will be accepted in lieu of a completed state application. Applications submitted via e-mail, postal service, fax or hand-delivered will not be considered. Successful candidates must pass a criminal background check. Commonwealth of Virginia employees may have teleworking options available. Final teleworking agreements will be reviewed and approved upon hire. This role will require completion of a Statement of Economic Interests (SOEI), which is filed annual with the General Assembly. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process.

For assistance call:

(804) 225-2021, [

TTY:

786-8389] Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. The Virginia Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce.

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In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to

DARS/DBVI

to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note :

Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022

•February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.