Oakland Schools
Associate Director of Student Support Services
Oakland Schools - Highland, Michigan, United States, 48356
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Position Type:
Certified Student Support Services/Certifed Other
Date Posted: 3/18/2025
Location: Huron Valley Schools District Wide
District: Huron Valley Schools POSITION DESCRIPTION Huron Valley Schools is seeking an Associate Director who values collaboration and is well versed in best practices within special education. This individual will demonstrate success in building relationships, supporting special education programming and in building futures one student at a time.
Position Type: Administration/Associate Director
Location: Central Office
Salary: HVAA Contract
Reports To: Executive Director of Student Support Services
Work Year: 215 Contract Days
Date Posted: 03/18/25
Closing Date: Until filled
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in special education or related field Certification as a teacher in the State of Michigan with endorsement in special education and or approval in related fields such as school social work or school psychology. Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience servicing students with disabilities in various settings. Eligible for, or in the process of becoming eligible for State of Michigan approval as a Supervisor or Director of Special Education. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and confidentially with general and special education teachers, administrators, parents and support staff members. Certified CPI instructor, or willingness to become certified to assist in teaching. Evidence of demonstrated ability to work with high stress situations and have a strong ability to seek creative solutions. Evidence of strong written and communications skills to lend toward solution seeking with staff, parents and advocates on behalf of students and the district. Proven track record of leadership, seeking solutions, being collaborative and working well with colleagues and peers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Support the Executive Director in any and all areas as designated for the success of the Student Services Department including instructional vision and maintaining fiscal responsibility. Support the Executive Director with engaging District Stakeholders through a clear implementation plan and five year Strategic Plan for the Student Services Department focused upon Pre-K through Adult Services. Support the Executive Director with the overall evaluation of Student Support Services personnel, ensuring compliance and best practices for supporting student achievement outcomes. Frequent review, analysis and leadership based upon state and local assessment data trends, annually providing a review to the TLT department and the Superintendent to ensure student achievement is a paramount focus and vision for HVS. Engage in professional learning that enhances district operations in terms of Special Education Services. Support district wide professional learning for ancillary staff and all professional staff related to students with disabilities. Collaborate on the identification, programming, and supervision of ESY students. Manage complex student referrals and facilitate building team support. Lead and monitor student health services within the district, including CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training. Support the Executive Director with IEP/504 processes, ensuring compliance and best practices. This includes the establishment of clear and concise processes for student identification, data collection and screening processes. Schedule and facilitate (MS/HS/ATS) TC/RR (Team Collaboration/Review and Revise) meetings. Engage with building teams to support students with heightened complexity or needs. Support the management of any State or Office of Civil Rights Complaints related to Student Support Services. Responsible for supporting legal matters related to Student Support Services, ensuring compliance with all federal and state laws. Provide leadership in hiring, evaluating, and supporting key staff positions (SLP, PSY, ATS teachers). Co-lead NEO (New Employee Orientation) training sessions. Lead the transition audit process for students. Support staff and teams when dealing with complaints or due process cases. Support (MS/HS/ATS) TC/RR (Team Collaboration/Review and Revise) meetings. Other duties as assigned. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Master's Degree or higher. LANGUAGE, MATHEMATICAL AND REASONING SKILLS: Ability to speak and write effectively. Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations. Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral format and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands or arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust and focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Apply on-line at hvs.org
A cover letter is required in order to be considered for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should outline skills and experience that directly relate to the qualifications for the position.
Inquiries should be addressed to: Lori Lowe Executive Assistant to Chief Human Resource Officer 2390 South Milford Rd., Highland, MI 48357 248.684.8293 (TELEPHONE) • 248.684.8266 (FAX) E-MAIL: lori.lowe@hvs.org
Jeanette Wenger Chief Human Resource Officer and Title IX Officer In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, it is the policy of the Huron Valley School district that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment.
Date Posted: 3/18/2025
Location: Huron Valley Schools District Wide
District: Huron Valley Schools POSITION DESCRIPTION Huron Valley Schools is seeking an Associate Director who values collaboration and is well versed in best practices within special education. This individual will demonstrate success in building relationships, supporting special education programming and in building futures one student at a time.
Position Type: Administration/Associate Director
Location: Central Office
Salary: HVAA Contract
Reports To: Executive Director of Student Support Services
Work Year: 215 Contract Days
Date Posted: 03/18/25
Closing Date: Until filled
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in special education or related field Certification as a teacher in the State of Michigan with endorsement in special education and or approval in related fields such as school social work or school psychology. Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience servicing students with disabilities in various settings. Eligible for, or in the process of becoming eligible for State of Michigan approval as a Supervisor or Director of Special Education. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and confidentially with general and special education teachers, administrators, parents and support staff members. Certified CPI instructor, or willingness to become certified to assist in teaching. Evidence of demonstrated ability to work with high stress situations and have a strong ability to seek creative solutions. Evidence of strong written and communications skills to lend toward solution seeking with staff, parents and advocates on behalf of students and the district. Proven track record of leadership, seeking solutions, being collaborative and working well with colleagues and peers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Support the Executive Director in any and all areas as designated for the success of the Student Services Department including instructional vision and maintaining fiscal responsibility. Support the Executive Director with engaging District Stakeholders through a clear implementation plan and five year Strategic Plan for the Student Services Department focused upon Pre-K through Adult Services. Support the Executive Director with the overall evaluation of Student Support Services personnel, ensuring compliance and best practices for supporting student achievement outcomes. Frequent review, analysis and leadership based upon state and local assessment data trends, annually providing a review to the TLT department and the Superintendent to ensure student achievement is a paramount focus and vision for HVS. Engage in professional learning that enhances district operations in terms of Special Education Services. Support district wide professional learning for ancillary staff and all professional staff related to students with disabilities. Collaborate on the identification, programming, and supervision of ESY students. Manage complex student referrals and facilitate building team support. Lead and monitor student health services within the district, including CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training. Support the Executive Director with IEP/504 processes, ensuring compliance and best practices. This includes the establishment of clear and concise processes for student identification, data collection and screening processes. Schedule and facilitate (MS/HS/ATS) TC/RR (Team Collaboration/Review and Revise) meetings. Engage with building teams to support students with heightened complexity or needs. Support the management of any State or Office of Civil Rights Complaints related to Student Support Services. Responsible for supporting legal matters related to Student Support Services, ensuring compliance with all federal and state laws. Provide leadership in hiring, evaluating, and supporting key staff positions (SLP, PSY, ATS teachers). Co-lead NEO (New Employee Orientation) training sessions. Lead the transition audit process for students. Support staff and teams when dealing with complaints or due process cases. Support (MS/HS/ATS) TC/RR (Team Collaboration/Review and Revise) meetings. Other duties as assigned. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Master's Degree or higher. LANGUAGE, MATHEMATICAL AND REASONING SKILLS: Ability to speak and write effectively. Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations. Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral format and deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands or arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust and focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Apply on-line at hvs.org
A cover letter is required in order to be considered for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should outline skills and experience that directly relate to the qualifications for the position.
Inquiries should be addressed to: Lori Lowe Executive Assistant to Chief Human Resource Officer 2390 South Milford Rd., Highland, MI 48357 248.684.8293 (TELEPHONE) • 248.684.8266 (FAX) E-MAIL: lori.lowe@hvs.org
Jeanette Wenger Chief Human Resource Officer and Title IX Officer In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, it is the policy of the Huron Valley School district that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, height, weight, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination during any program or activity or in employment.