Student Support Services Director

Puget Sound Educational Service District seeks a dynamic, culturally responsive Director of Student Support Services to serve as the leader of prevention/intervention, behavioral health, school health, school safety, and threat assessment teams. This leader will be given the opportunity to address traditional and historical system practices and stereotypes that have caused disparate harm to certain student groups. The Student Assistance Program Director’s leadership will serve in collaboration with internal staff; local school district staff/administrators; students; families and community members to implement gap closing student assistance programs; and collective efforts to shift system practices and adult behavior to ensure student academic, safety, and social emotional success.PSESD is one of nine regional educational agencies serving school districts and state approved charter and private schools in Washington. Serving over 39% of Washington’s K-12 public school students, our agency provides critical services designed to ensure that our students are ready to enter school, achieve at high levels in the K-12 system, and succeed in postsecondary endeavors. We are committed to becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization driven by equity in education. To learn more about PSESD, visit

www.psesd.org/about-psesd .Minimum Qualifications

BA/BS Degree in Instruction, Public Health, Social Work, Human Services or related field

AND

job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility.Demonstrates a commitment to leading with racial equity and understanding of antiracism.Ability to explain and model the behaviors needed to undo the disparate effects of the current system.Professional experience in public K-12 educational system or in social work, including experience with instructional leadership; facilitating groups; and leading professional learning for adults.Experience working with diverse groups toward common goals.Experience leading and supervising staff toward shared outcomes.Experience in budget development and management.Preferred Qualifications

Professional experience writing grants.Knowledge and experience with school safety and/or threat assessment efforts.Demonstrates an asset-based philosophy where students are valued for their diversity.Professional experience with community-based agencies.Experience with application of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support framework and Social Emotional Learning.Experience with behavioral health practices (substance abuse, suicide prevention, mental health, etc.).ESA, CDP, Mental Health credential, or psychologist license, DSHS counselor license or social worker license.Experience analyzing data to identify and implement gap closing practices.Applicants are required to include the following attachments within the online application in order to be considered:Cover Letter:

Clearly reflect how you meet the minimum qualifications (and preferred qualifications if applicable).Resume:

Provide complete chronological resume including all work history along with dates of employment (month and year) and job responsibilities, education, and certifications.Please note that salary placements for selected candidates will be based on related experience detailed in the resume provided via the application process.Additional Documents:

In some cases, additional documents may be required and will be specified in the job opening announcement/advertisement.Location:

RentonJob type: Full-TimeHiring Salary Range:

$112,193- $147,208 (Band Q)Full Salary Range: $112,193-$162,489 (Band Q)Department:

Learning, Teaching, & Family Support - Student Support ServicesWe attract, retain, and motivate exceptional people with an equitable and competitive compensation package. Salary offers consider candidate qualifications and relevant experience. New hires at Puget Sound ESD start employment on or around the 1st and 15th of each month. For awareness and planning purposes, linked here are the dates through August, 2025.Participation in Washington State Department of Retirement System.Tax Sheltered Annuity Plan.Subsidized ORCA card, free parking, and electric car charging stations (Renton office).Open until filled; for best consideration, submit complete application by Tuesday,

September 3rd.

Interviews are tentatively scheduled for

September 9, 2024.PSESD is committed to having a diverse workforce and encourages all candidates meeting the minimum qualifications to apply.800 Oakesdale Avenue SW Renton, WA 98057 | www.psesd.org/careers

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