Director, Student Supports
Category:
District Leadership
Job Function:
Administration
Department:
School Psychologist
Summary
The Director of Student Supports provides leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services to support students social/emotional health through intervention programs and social/psychological services
Essential Duties
- Coordinates various support activities that provide school staff information on improving student engagement and achievement
- Provides evaluation, coaching and supervision for school-based school psychologists
- Represents District in legal matters pertaining the provision of school psychology, psychological evaluations and other Federal and State compliance functions
- Oversees professional learning for RTI/SST Chairs, psychologists and graduation coaches that aligns with value-added school improvement plans
- Provides leadership and guidance to SST/RTI chairs, school psychologists and graduation coaches by direct consultation and through school principals
- Provides leadership and guidance to schools in the exploration, selection and implementation of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs
- Provides leadership in planning, implementing and evaluating a comprehensive K-12 intervention program
- Works cooperatively with community agencies and departments at local and state levels
- Develops effective communication tools to inform parents and community members about available support services
- Plans and collaborates with other academic and student support services departments to provide systemic support to schools that will increase student achievement
- Conducts and analyzes ongoing formative and summative evaluation data for the department
- Establishes guidelines and procedures needed for accurate and accessible files for confidential psycho-educational and social work reports
- Develops, monitors and maintains program budgets and expenditures for student support programs
- Provides supervision, support, and leadership development for department personnel
- Remains current on laws, requirements, and national trends in the field
- Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator
Required Education
Master’s Degree in School Psychology
Certification/Licensure
Must hold or be eligible for Georgia Teaching or Service certification in applicable area
Leadership Certification strongly preferred
Experience Qualifications
Minimum 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience and 3 additional years of experience as a school psychologist required; Social emotional learning experience preferred
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- A background in and thorough knowledge of intervention practices, social work and/or social emotional health
- Ability to effectively lead, organize, and direct the work of others
- Demonstrated ability to design and implement short and long range objectives
- Good decision-making and problem solving skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Excel Word, and PowerPoint
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Working Conditions
- Normal office environment
Physical Demands
- Routine physical activity associated with normal office environment
It is the policy of the Fulton County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service.If you wish to make a complaint or request accommodation or modification due to discrimination in any program, activity, or service, contact Compliance Coordinator Gonzalo LaCava, 6201 Powers Ferry Rd, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30339, or phone 470-254-4585.TTY 1-800-255-0135.
Posting ID:
26709
Nearest Major Market: Atlanta