Director of Student Services

The Barrington School District is seeking a

Co-Director of Student Services

GOAL:

The Co-Director of Student Services’ primary responsibility shall be to develop and maintain a delivery system of services, which shall adequately provide for the student services of the youth of the Barrington School District. This system shall include appropriate pre-school, elementary, middle school, and high school programs as well as extended programs, which may be appropriate, and in the educational interests of the students.

Essential Functions

Responsible for leadership and creativity in the development and maintenance of the following program areas:

ESOL services

Home Education instruction

Home tutoring

Special Education

Out of District Placements

High School Students

Title IX

Keeps abreast of research findings and current trends and makes such information available to the staff, School Board, and public as appropriate

Works cooperatively with Building Principals to ensure the efficient and effective articulation between special education programs and personnel and regular education programs and personnel

Remains well-informed about existing services, programs, and activities external to the system which may be utilized efficiently and effectively to meet student needs

Serves as a member of the Administrative Team

Provides leadership in the development and implementation of staff development activities designed to improve instruction and the delivery of services; serves as a member of the District’s Professional Development Team

Provides for School District compliance with federal and state laws and regulations relative to program services

Provides leadership and coordination for the placement of students in extended year and out-of-district placements as appropriate

Works with the District’s high school(s) of record AND HIGH SCHOOL OF CHOICE special education staff to provide for appropriate programming for high school students with special needs

Serves as an advocate for children, promoting new programs and service(s), which will address unmet needs

Serves as a liaison between the Barrington School District and the three high schools, that serve Barrington students.

Represents the interests of the Barrington School District in courts of law when required in actions involving Barrington students

Participates in School Board meetings and other public meetings when requested

Works cooperatively with other local and regional agencies, which may have an interest in and/or may provide services to address the special needs of children of the School District

Prepares annual reports of student services programs, achievements, and needs as necessary

Apprises the staff, School Board, parents, and public of special needs programs, achievements and needs, and acts in a public relations capacity as is necessary and appropriate