Chief Of Student Services

Sarasota County Schools is in search of a Chief of Student Support Services to be directly responsible for the organization, operation, and coordination of all offices and facets of the Student Support division, including the Exceptional Student Education, Alternative Academic Intervention Services, Student Services, Climate, and Behavior Services. Establish a clear and compelling direction for the Student Support division that leads to increased academic achievement and the provision of needed support and services for all students in alignment with the district’s vision, mission, and strategic plan. Provide leadership for identifying and implementing best practices relating to Student Services.

Starting Salary Ranges:

• $125, 661-$140, 96

District Perks:

• 100% employer-paid benefits
• Employer contributions to retirement plan through Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Free professional development opportunities

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree from an accredited educational institution.
• Certification in Educational Leadership, School Principal, Administration/Supervision, or an equivalent certification as defined by the Florida Department of Education.
• Minimum of five (5) years of related professional, supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated exceptional organizational and communication skills.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of national, state and District educational goals and standards. Knowledge of effective school concepts and principles. Knowledge of state-of-the-art research and proven best practices in areas of responsibility.
• Knowledge of principles and concepts for continuous quality improvement in education.
• Knowledge of learning theory, program planning, curriculum development and management of instructional programs.
• Knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements in areas of responsibility.
• Ability to supervise personnel.
• Ability to organize, plans and present information to various audiences.
• Ability to understand the Course Code Directory and Florida Statutes related to curriculum and instruction requirements.
• Extensive understanding of the Pupil Progression Plan.
• Ability to balance several job functions at one time and work under a heavy work load.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to represent the District at various state and regional functions.
• Possess skills in mediation and conflict resolution.
• Possess knowledge of extracurricular and athletic activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Performance Responsibilities:

• Directs and leads the planning and development of Exceptional Student Educational Services, Student Services, Alternative Academic Services, and the Behavior Response team.
• Supervises, develops, supports, and evaluates the leadership team, focusing on staff effectiveness and student achievement.
• Provide direct support, guidance, monitoring, and accountability for implementing district and school-based initiatives for assigned schools.
• Coordinates Student Services programs, including Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS), Exceptional Student Education, Psychological Services, School Health Services, School Social Work Services, School Guidance Services, alternative services/dropout prevention, student discipline, student attendance, and crisis response.
• Guides the division’s focus on prevention and intervention approaches in schools to promote a safe, welcoming, affirming, and academically rigorous learning environment for all students. This includes addressing students' academic and behavioral needs through Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, behavior assessments, and intervention team planning.
• Assists the Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent in developing a comprehensive annual budget that exemplifies school board and division strategic goals; manages and monitors expenditures to ensure compliance.
• Collaborates with principals, principal supervisors, and other district departments to provide support for a variety of school settings.
• Collaborates with district curriculum supervisors to establish and implement instructional and curriculum design for exceptional students.
• Collaborates with ESE to assist schools in identifying effective research-based strategies to improve student performance and accelerate achievement toward their IEP goals.
• Collaborates and provides thought partnership to district and school leaders on evidence-based strategies that enable positive school climate and culture, classroom management, and behavioral intervention process as part of a multi-tiered system of supports.
• Oversees and assists in preparing departmental FTE projections, staffing model recommendations, and establishing budget priorities.
• Leads the development, implementation, and monitoring of IDEA and other assigned grant projects.
• Plans, develops, and implements school support services for students transitioning into schools from juvenile justice, residential placement, or other prolonged absences and connects school leaders to key resources necessary to support high-risk students.
• Works cooperatively with community groups, school-based administrators, and district office personnel to develop, strengthen, and implement programs supporting the student and school experience.
• Develops reports and analysis for the Superintendent and Deputy Superintendent regarding the status and performance of assigned projects aligned to strategic plan goals.
• Serves as a member of the Superintendent’s Executive Leadership Team.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Every Sarasota County Schools employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will require routine assignments during an emergency event. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions

Application Instructions:

Please ensure you read the following instructions carefully. Position information and full job description can be found at http://www.sarasota.k12.fl.us/jobs/ under Administrative Openings > District Positions. To be considered for employment, you must complete our two-step application process. First, please fill out and submit an online Sarasota County Schools Administrative application on our website. Second, please apply directly to the open Chief of Student Support Services job posting (#20242846).

Visit Human Resources’ website http://www.sarasotacountyschools.net/hr to start your application! Please note that your Administrative application must be in Application Complete status and that you must have applied directly to posting #20242846 before 5:00 pm on 1/31/24 to be considered. Call Human Resources to have your application reviewed after submitting it to ensure its completion and get it put in Application Complete Status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $125,661.00 - $140,796.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person