Student Services Director

Gasconade County R-I Schools

Job Description: Student Services Director

Department: Central Office

Reports to: Superintendent of Schools Classification Salary (exempt from overtime)

Summary: To perform successfully, an individual must be able to carry out the essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Employee must be able to maintain district student services that conforms to required federal, state and district standards. Employee must also:

• Be able to maintain and administer Special Ed department for the district
• Be dependable – report on time and without excessive absences
• Perform daily functions of Special Ed staff management
• Manage time efficiently to ensure tasks are completed on schedule
• Use professional approach to interpersonal interactions with parents, students, and school staff and consider excellent "customer" service to be a priority
• Always make decisions putting the safety and well-being of the student's first
• Respect the dignity, rights, and confidentiality of every child and staff member at all times
• Maintain an organized workspace and follow proper procedures to secure data and information.
• Respond to the needs of staff and students in an appropriate and timely manner
• Stay current with federal regulations and law regarding IDEA and 504 plans.
• Manage department budget and file for all state and federal reimbursements in a timely manner
• Assessment planning, coordination, and management
• Additional duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools
• Develop and maintain District Special Education Plan
• Be able to maintain IDEA Compliance and Timelines
• Create and manage federal budget for IDEA PART b and ECSE
• Will be the 504 coordinator for GCR-1 School district and oversee all district 504's
• Will manage all Medicaid and fiscal and state reporting responsibilities.
• Submitting and retaining parents as teacher's invoices and finances
• Responsible for maintaining all special education contracts external to the district, including all associated invoices.
• Maintaining and scheduling all specialized transportation for the district.

This position does not require the supervision of any other staff members

Language

The employee must be proficient in reading, writing, typing, and speaking the English language and must be able to complete documentation as required.

The employee will need advanced computer skills to complete this job. Employee will be trained as necessary and must become competent in the operation of all district technology.

Standing/Walking-Employee must be able to walk at least 200 feet including navigating stairs and outdoor sidewalks. Standing may be required for periods of time up to one hour.

Lifting and/or Pulling-Employee must be able to pull/lift a minimum of 25 lbs. Climbing-Employee must be able to ascend and descend steps.

Reaching- Employee must be able to reach as necessary.

Hearing & Sight-Employee must have sufficient hearing and visual skills as required to listen and interact with staff and students.

Good attendance and punctuality are necessary.

The environments the employee should be prepared for are noisy, outdoor settings (including rain/snow, heat/cold), going in and out of buildings.