Director of Student Services

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida.

📋 Description

• Lead and manage comprehensive Student Services programs, encompassing ESE/IEP, Section 504, ELL, Gifted Education, and Mental Health services.

• Oversee the implementation of programs, ensuring compliance with requirements, processes, and timelines.

• Interpret and convey regulations, policies, procedures, and best practices effectively.

• Develop and enhance standardized processes, procedures, forms, protocols, and documentation systems.

• Foster collaborative relationships with the school authorizer, management company, and external partners.

• Supervise student identification, referral, evaluation, eligibility, placement, service delivery, progress monitoring, reevaluation, transition, and dismissal.

• Ensure the precise and timely documentation, collection, storage, monitoring, and reporting of Student Services data and records.

• Manage and participate in IEP, Section 504, ELL, Gifted, problem-solving, and other Student Services meetings.

• Coordinate the delivery of required services through school staff, contracted providers, districts, and qualified agencies.

• Oversee student accommodations, modifications, services, and supports within the virtual learning environment and assessments.

• Collaborate with leadership, teachers, counselors, interventionists, and other staff regarding student programming and supports.

• Partner with parents and guardians to address inquiries, facilitate communication, resolve issues, and ensure appropriate support.

• Maintain an understanding of the curriculum, instructional model, technology platforms, and available resources.

• Implement innovative strategies to support students in a virtual school setting.

• Plan and facilitate professional learning and staff training sessions.

• Stay updated on relevant legislation, regulations, research, methodologies, and best practices.

• Work with testing personnel to implement assessment accommodations and supports.

• Serve as a site testing administrator when assigned.

• Monitor Student Services data and program outcomes to identify trends and enhance student outcomes.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the School Leader.

⛳️ Requirements

• Master’s Degree is preferred.

• Florida Professional Certificate in Exceptional Student Education K-12 is required.

• Reading endorsement is preferred.

• ESOL endorsement is mandatory.

• At least three years of successful professional practice or experience in special education.

• Proficiency in special education law and compliance.

• Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written.

• Customer-focused approach.

• High degree of flexibility.

• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Technologically adept, particularly with Microsoft Office and Google Suite products.

• Experience in policy (IDEA) and/or administration in Special Education.

• Travel and participation in in-person events, including State Testing, are required throughout the school year and may involve overnight travel.

• Availability to work occasional evening hours as needed to support families.

• Must be equipped to use a personal electronic device and have an email address for two-step authentication.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-time employment.

• Remote work from home based in Florida.

• Travel and participation in in-person events, including State Testing, throughout the school year.

• Potential for overnight travel.

• Occasional evening hours as necessary to support families.