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Director of Student Services

JobID: 2111

Position Type:
Administration/Director of Pupil Personnel & Special Services

Date Posted:
2/18/2025

Location:
Central Office

Date Available:
July 1, 2025

Closing Date:
March 12, 2025

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Director of Student Service
The New Milford Public Schools is currently seeking a highly-qualified educator for the position of Director of Student Services. The successful candidate should possess a proven record of genuinely collaborative and student-centered leadership; outstanding preparation in and expertise regarding current best practices in special education and related services; and a determined and innovative mindset in the service of ongoing organizational improvement.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MARCH 7, 2025
POSITION START DATE:    JULY 1, 2025
WORK YEAR: FULL TIME -- 12 MONTH
NON - BARGAINING POSITION
    (includes holidays and vacation time)
REPORTS TO:    SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

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QUALIFICATIONS:

Holds advanced degree(s) in education and possesses substantial experience in special education and related services;
Holds valid Connecticut certification in special education or a related service and intermediate administration and supervision;
Minimum of five years of experience in special education or pupil personnel services, including leadership roles in special education or pupil personnel services; Leadership experience at the building level (principal, assistant principal) would serve as a valuable asset for this position;
Experience and expertise in developing, implementing, and managing special education and related services programming;
Demonstrated experience and expertise in the analysis of student performance data and the development of actionable next steps in response to student performance information;
Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, decision-making, and communication skills, including skills in our district ideals: Focus, Heart, Collaboration, and Creativity;
Knowledge of and ability to implement research-validated best practices in student support, service delivery, and organizational development

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Student Achievement:

Develop, oversee, and evaluate all special education and pupil personnel programming, including PreK-22 in-district programs and out-of-district placements to ensure compliance with district, state, and federal requirements;
Oversee the provision of services in special education, school counseling, school psychology, social work, and student health;
Demonstrate a deep expertise in and commitment to multi-tiered systems of support and a continuum of research-validated academic and social/emotional interventions;
Utilize student performance information to monitor trends, determine program effectiveness, and develop innovative strategies for programmatic and instructional improvement;
Collaborate with the Department of Instruction to oversee the development and revision of written curriculum in support of student growth and diverse needs;
Monitor the effectiveness of Individualized Education Plans, 504 Plans, and other support plans;

Family and Community Engagement:

Demonstrated experience in collaborating with families to address student needs and respond to questions and concerns;
Develop partnerships with outside agencies and community organizations to support student growth and success;
Develop and provide appropriate resources to families regarding the range of district services and special education laws and regulations

Budget Development and Fiscal Management:

Develop and manage budgets for special education programming and pupil personnel services;
Demonstrated experience with grant writing and strategic grant fund allocation to support special education and related services programming;
Demonstrated experience with careful expenditure monitoring

District and School Environment:

Develops cooperative working relationships with district office and building administrators and supervisors;
Ensures compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations related to special education and pupil services;
Oversees district nursing services, in collaboration with the district nursing coordinator, to comply with federal and state laws and regulations;
Collaborates effectively with the Superintendent and Cabinet;

District Workforce:

Demonstrated experience recruiting, supervising, developing, and evaluating certified and non-certified special education and related services staff;
Demonstrated experience with the strategic deployment of existing certified and non-certified special education and related services staff;
Demonstrated experience in designing professional learning opportunities to build staff capacity

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The New Milford Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The New Milford Board of Education ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identification, transgender status, or disability. The New Milford Board of Education has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers, administrators, and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.

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Please include at least 2 signed, current and dated (no earlier than 2023) letters of reference and resume.

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