Assistant Director of Student Services

Minimum Qualifications:

· Master’s degree or higher with experience in administration, special education, curriculum or early childhood education

· Valid Ohio administrative license appropriate for the assignment

· At least 5 years of experience in the field of special education, 3 years of which must be in an administrative position in an educational setting.

· Knowledge of Federal laws and state Special Education laws and compliance procedures.

· Experience in providing coaching and/or consultation

· Documentation of a clear criminal record in compliance with state statue

· Complies with drug-free workplace rules and Board policies

· Valid Ohio driver’s license

· Proficient in oral and written communication skills

· Proficient in data entry, spelling, proofreading and the correct use of grammar

· Ability to compute mathematical data accurately

· Ability to multi-task and demonstrate strong diplomacy skills

· Proficient in office protocol and the use of information technology systems

· Proficient in the use of office and management information software (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Note: This assignment may require a valid driver’s license and access/availability of a reliable vehicle. Employees must meet all prerequisite and ongoing qualifications to be covered by the service center’s insurance carrier.

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Reports To: Director of Student Services

Job Objectives:

Assists the Director with the planning and development of quality educational programs and services deemed essential by partner school districts. Keeps the Director informed about emerging issues. Effectively manages staff and acts as a team member for specific projects as needed.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

“The following duties are representative of performance expectations; however, the list below is not ranked in order of importance.”

· Performs duties to facilitate effective operations. Uses independent judgement and takes the initiative to perform tasks

· Identifies and implements procedures that improve productivity

· Organizes and maintains an electronic filing system that ensures the safe retention and efficient retrieval of office records

· Upholds Board policies and follows administrative guidelines and procedures

· Promotes a favorable image of the Center and the Agency

· Works with member school districts to identify, develop and implement necessary programs

· Respects personal privacy and maintains the confidentiality of privileged information

· Keeps current with program, policy and procedural changes and keeps staff informed regarding relevant issues

· Monitors and reviews programming and projects, to ensure quality and compliance

· Works with the Director to establish schedules and assign work to staff members

· Reviews and interprets regulations and laws, and develops procedures and professional development to ensure staff and program success

· Assists the Director in performing personnel duties such as hiring staff and evaluating work performance and addressing disciplinary concerns.

· Evaluates new and existing service delivery for suitability and assesses the need for changes, using information such as statistics, surveys and feedback

· Confers with coordinators and staff to discuss problems, suggestions, concerns and new ideas

· Helps plan and participates annually in Welcome Week

· Drafts correspondence, memos, notes, forms, e-mails, etc.

· Assists with committee assignments and/or special projects as directed

· Maintains forms related to administrative guidelines/procedures and program functions

· Takes precautions to ensure staff/student safety

· Watches for behavior that may indicate a problem. Works with staff to eliminate unacceptable behavior

· Reports evidence of suspected child abuse and neglect as required by law

· Keeps current with advances in office technology and updates office procedures as needed

· Participates in staff meetings and professional growth opportunities as directed

· Accepts personal responsibility for decisions and conduct

· Strives to develop rapport and serves as a positive role model for others

· Performs other specific job-related duties as directed by the Superintendent/designee

“Job performance is evaluated according to the policy provisions adopted by the Governing Board of the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio.”

Conduct:

Each staff member shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed controlled substance and abuse of any prescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment with the ESC.

Terms of Employment:

Each staff member shall serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings. Each staff member has a legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.

It is the employee’s responsibility to maintain proper certification/licensure and to initiate the renewal process in sufficient time to receive the updated certificate/license prior to the expiration of the present certificate/license.

March 2024

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Columbus, OH 43219: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person