Director of Student Services (12 Month)

Position Overview:
The Peru Central School District is seeking an experienced, energetic, innovative, and outcome-oriented district leader for
the role of Director of Student Services. The selected candidate will oversee and support all aspects of a comprehensive
pre-school, elementary and secondary program for students with disabilities, ensuring full compliance with Federal and
State Regulations. Additionally, the Director will oversee the District’s health services, including managing the District’s
nurses and serving as the liaison between the District’s Medical/Student Health Service Provider and nursing staff.

Responsibilities May Include:

• Leadership in Education: Promote the success of every student by leveraging classroom teaching experience,
  building positive relationships with families and staff, and designing and providing professional development for
  teachers and administrators. Display extensive knowledge of inclusive practices. Engage in continuous learning of
  best practices for education.
• Program Management: Plan, organize, and direct the implementation of special education and student support
  services programs for PK-12 students, including the coordination of Out-of-District Special Education Placements
  and expanding the CPSE programs/services to run in district.
• Oversee and Chair meetings for the Committees on Special Education (CSE), Section 504 Plans, and the
  Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE) to ensure appropriate services are provided to all eligible
  students.
• Oversight of TOSA: Supervise the Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) for 504 and CPSE programs, ensuring
  effective support and implementation of these programs.
• Oversee the Special Education Coordinators and 504 coordinators as communications liaisons and support for
  program implementation.
• Staff Evaluation: Perform evaluations of K-12 staff, providing constructive feedback and support to foster
  professional growth and enhance the effectiveness of educational and support services.
• Curriculum and Instruction: Utilize solid knowledge of curricular and instructional trends and best practices
  related to Special Education, including familiarity with NYS Learning Standards, IDEA, and MTSS.
• Grant Oversight and Implementation: Oversee and implement NYSED Grants, including IDEA 611, and IDEA
  619, ensuring compliance with grant requirements and effective use of funds.
• Medicaid Billing: Manage Medicaid billing processes to ensure accurate and timely submission of claims and
  adherence to all relevant regulations. Ensure forms and scripts are current.
• Student Services: Demonstrate expertise in the identification, diagnosis, planning, programming, placement, and
  assessment of students with disabilities. Understand the function of student behavior and oversee the development
  of successful behavior plans. Support crisis intervention training and strategies (TCIS).
• Medical Health Administration: Oversee the District’s nurses, ensuring the delivery of high-quality health services
  to students. Serve as the liaison between the District’s Medical/Student Health Service Provider and nursing staff,
  facilitating communication and ensuring that all health-related protocols and procedures are followed. Oversee
  student health plan creation and implementation.
• Manage the hiring and assignment of aides for students with disabilities in the district.
• Communication Skills: Exhibit outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with
  all stakeholders.
• Prepare monthly and annual reports for the Board of Education.
• Work with NYS for creation of program plans implementation and school improvement plans.
• Oversee and submit accurate data to the NYS School business portal.
• Other duties per contract

Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s Degree in Education, including coursework in educational leadership/administration.Certification: New York
• State SDL or SDA Certification required.
• Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of successful experience as a teacher, with work experience in
  educational administration or leadership. Preference is given to candidates with three (3) years of experience as a
  Building or District Leader in Special Education.

Compensation:

• $95,000 – $115,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Anticipated Start Date:

• September 24, 2024

Individuals interested in this posting must hold appropriate licenses/certifications. Experience is preferred.
Interested individuals MUST apply via the PNW BOCES OLAS site at https://www.olasjobs.org.
Responses to this posting are due by Thursday, September 12, 2024.