Director of Student Services

Position Type:Administration/DirectorDate Posted:1/12/2026Location:Summit Park campusDate Available:2026-2027 School YearClosing Date:When FilledDirector of Student ServicesThe Director of Student Services is a full-time, salaried position with a 10-month work schedule. The Director of Student Services will report to the Assistant Head of School for Academic Affairs.Position OverviewThe Director of Student Services directs the planning, development, organization, management, direction, and implementation of all aspects of Student Services programs on both campuses; assures compliance with laws, codes, and regulations related to Student Services including all special education services; evaluates assigned personnel. The Director of Student Services also serves in an educator capacity as case manager for students with disabilities, ensuring implementation of special education and related services.Essential duties and responsibilities for the Director of Student Services are as follows:LeadershipParticipates as a member of the Head of School's administrative team to advance programs and address problems in light of the school missionProvides leadership and vision to ensure compliance in matters relating to student discipline, alternative education, child welfare and attendance, guidance services, and school safetyPlans, implements, and evaluates educational programming in order to ensure continuous program improvement for the benefit of all studentsSupervises and evaluates student services staff and contractors, including intervention specialists, student services aides and teachers, SLPs, math specialists and reading specialists.Coordinates outside special education contractorsPrepares documentation and reports data to the Ohio Department of Education, the school's state authorizer (sponsor), and/or the Board of Directors for the purpose of providing written support, conveying information, and complying with federal and state regulationsAssists the Headmaster with the recruitment, hiring, and supervision of student services staffServes as school (district) representative for all IEP and ETR meetingsOversees the work of all intervention specialists and student services aides, including schedule coordinationStudent ServicesEnsures compliance with requirements of Third Grade Reading Guarantee, including but not limited to: working with the reading specialist to coordinate literacy screenings for all K-3rd grade students, writing and implementing Reading Improvement Plans for any students identified as needing interventionOversees Title I service implementationLeads Response to Intervention (RTI) team and meetingsOversees writing and implementation of Section 504 evaluations and plansSchedules and prepares for IEP meetings annually (and/or more frequently if needed) describing the student's present level of functioning and proposes measurable IEP goals and objectives for team considerationLeads evaluation team throughout entire process of initial and triannual evaluations, beginning with referral/planning. Evaluates students and contributes a written report as part of the Evaluation Team ReportUnderstands the continuum of programming options that can be used to meet the individual needs of the student to provide an appropriate educationDevelops individualized educational plans for the provision of specially designed instruction.Participates in the review of the individualized education plan with the student's parents, school administrators, and the student's general education teacherEnsures all appropriate measures, including special accommodations, are in effect for students with disabilities.Administers tests and conducts evaluations and grading as applicable to the students' specific assignmentMaintains and updates official special education student filesHelps general education teachers adapt curriculum materials and teaching techniques to meet the needs of students with disabilities.Works with students with disabilities in a variety of settingsFunctions as part of the problem-solving team(s) when appropriateQualificationsThe Director of Student Services shall be a person who is well-organized, well-rounded, engaging, and who has the ability to facilitate growth and collaboration inside and outside of the classroom. Additionally, strong candidates will:Provide evidence of an ability and commitment to furthering the classical mission and vision of the school.Have a minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience with an advanced degree in special education.Show demonstrated track record of success in teaching and leadership experience in a school setting.Hold (or eligible to hold) Ohio Teaching License in Special Education.Strong candidates will also embrace the school's organizational values:The tenets of classical, liberal arts educationCommunity and partnership in the common pursuit of forming intelligent, virtuous citizensExcellence in teaching and learningThe virtues we aim to teach our students: prudence, justice, fortitude, humility, gratitude, perseverance, and compassionCompensation, Benefits and HiringPay is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits offered for full-time employees include health benefits, paid vacation, personal days, paid holidays, and enrollment in the State Teachers Retirement System. Children will receive enrollment priority if a parent is a full-time employee at the time of enrollment. All employees will be required to pass background checks.