Senior Director of Related Services (Anticipated Vacancy) [BASAS 12B] (SY26-27)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for the BPS OSS Related Services department
• Partner with OSS senior leadership to design and implement district-wide strategies that improve service delivery and student outcomes
• Lead long-range planning aligned to the BPS Inclusive Education Plan, ensuring access, participation, and progress for students with disabilities
• Oversee and support a team of 4 Division Supervisors, each responsible for supervising related service providers across the district
• Ensure strong operational systems for day-to-day service delivery, compliance, and staff supervision
• Build leadership capacity within the department through coaching, performance management, and professional learning
• Develop, implement, and continuously refine a data-informed staffing and resource allocation model
• Maintain equitable and efficient deployment of related service providers based on student needs, service mandates, and school-level data
• Monitor service delivery trends and adjust systems to improve access and outcomes
• Foster a strong sense of esprit de corps across a large, multidisciplinary team
• Promote positive working conditions, staff retention, and professional collaboration across schools and programs
• Lead initiatives that strengthen staff voice, engagement, and shared purpose
• Oversee hiring, onboarding, and staffing processes in alignment with BPS and BTU policies and collective bargaining agreements
• Develop strategic approaches to recruitment, retention, and workforce sustainability
• Ensure staffing structures support both compliance and high-quality service delivery
• Oversee large departmental budget, ensuring strategic, compliant, and efficient use of resources
• Manage and monitor, in partnership with the OSS Director of Finance and Operations, federal, state, and local grants that support related services programming
• Align financial planning with district priorities and student needs
• Lead complex, cross-functional projects that impact service delivery across the district
• Design and implement scalable systems that improve efficiency, compliance, and service quality
• Track progress, manage timelines, and ensure successful execution of key initiatives

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Special Education, Related Services field, Educational Leadership, or a related discipline
• Certified Special Education Administrator
• Significant leadership experience in urban education systems
• Demonstrated expertise in managing large teams and complex organizational systems
• Strong background in project management, strategic planning, and data-driven decision-making
• Deep knowledge of IDEA, service delivery models, and inclusive practices