Director of Special Services
Council Rock School District, Newtown, PA, United States
The Council Rock School District seeks an experienced school administrator with a record of accomplishment and outstanding leadership skills.
In alignment with the district’s ‘Students First. Always.’ culture, the new Director of Special Services will be student-centered, team-focused, and solution-oriented. This individual will support and advance the district’s commitment of excellence to educational programs.
The successful candidate will embody trust, empathy, confidentiality, selflessness, and fairness. They will model concise, clear, and consistent communication with all district stakeholders, and work collaboratively with the administrative team.
Council Rock’s next Director of Special Services will develop, coordinate, and evaluate all activities in the areas of Special Education, Gifted, Section 504, Counseling and Guidance, Health Services, Psychological Services, Social Work, Instructional Support Teams, and Student Assistance Programs.
A Master’s Degree in a related field of education is required along with three years of teaching experience, five years of Special Education administration including writing, implementing, and overseeing Individualized Education Plans. Candidates must also have experience with PA special education state reporting, and a PA Certification in Supervisor of Special Education (also considered are Supervisor of Pupil Services, Principal and/or Superintendent Letter of Eligibility).
COMPENSATION and APPLICATION
A regionally competitive salary and benefits package will be offered to the successful candidate.
Applications are due on or before 11:59 pm on Friday, November 29, 2024 with the successful candidate to start as soon as possible, preferably within 60 days of acceptance of the offer. Information regarding all application requirements, documentation, credentials, references, health forms, etc. that are necessary to be submitted are detailed at the "Apply Now" link below.
QUESTIONS
This search is being conducted by the Bucks County Intermediate Unit (Bucks IU). Questions may be directed to:
Rebecca Roberts-Malamis, Deputy Executive Director and In-House Legal Counsel
Karen Sandone, Director of Human Resources
Attempts to contact the Council Rock School District Board of School Directors and/or staff will not receive a response.
Employment Type: Full Time
Years Experience: 3 - 5 years
Bonus/Commission: No