DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES

Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School (PVPA) provides students with a supportive and challenging environment that is responsive to multiple learning styles, emphasizes learning through the arts, and integrates critical and creative thinking throughout the curriculum. PVPA prepares all students for higher education through rigorous, standards-based curriculum in a nurturing, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Promoting the PVPA vision and mission within the school community and the broader community throughout the region
• Communicating clearly and respectfully with caregivers, staff, students, and community members
• Preserving, articulating, and representing the mission and values of PVPA
• Fostering capacity building and collaborative decision making with inclusivity and transparency

Leadership

• Provides direct supervision and evaluation for Academic Support Teachers, Paraprofessionals, School Counselors, School Psychologist, and School Nurse
• Assures compliance with all state and federal laws pertaining to students with disabilities
• Assures that PVPA is informed and in compliance with all DESE regulations and reporting
• Serves as District Homeless Education Liaison and District Foster Care Coordinator
• Establishes and maintains Special Education Parent Advisory Council
• Provides special education training for all PVPA staff
• Maintains departmental budget, including writing and administering grants to support the Academic Support Department
• Participates in schoolwide, administrator, and departmental meetings
• Oversees hiring within Student Services Departments in accordance with school procedures and policies
• Contracts with independent service providers as necessary for the provision of specially designed instruction, related services, and consultation
• Acquires and maintains the tools, materials, and technology necessary to run effective special education programs
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in education or specialty field
• MA DESE licensure in Moderate Disabilities 5-15
• Ability to pass a background check (CORI/SORI & Fingerprinting)
• Computer literate
• Preferred qualifications:
  • Five years of experience in a public education leadership role
  • Commitment to the belief that all students can succeed
  • Clearly demonstrated knowledge of special education law and DESE regulations as they pertain to special education and supervision and evaluation of staff
  • Certification in the Commonwealth of Mass as a Special Education Administrator, or ability to obtain within two years

Pay

Salary individually negotiated based on experience and a base of $85,000.

Schedule

Twelve-month, 260-day position that includes vacation time.