Director of Administrative Services Fulltime

Under direction of the Superintendent, administers student wellness, multi-tiered system of support and student services. Assists the Superintendent with Human Resources and serves as a member of the Superintendent’s Cabinet, providing leadership in support of District Goals, Governing Board Policies, and the Local Control and Accountability Plan.

Responsibilities:

Human Resources
• Assist the Superintendent and Chief Business Official in decisions regarding staffing and position control
• Coordinate and review classified and certificated staff evaluations, supporting district and site administrators
• Work with the Human Resources Technician to develop and implement Human Resources systems
• Oversee procedures for substitutes and recruitment of substitutes
• Coordinate mandated reporter training and other state required trainings for all staff
• Provide administrative training and support about best practices for Human Resources
• Attend County meetings in Human Resources
• Ensure compliance with annual employee notifications
• Maintain familiarity and fluency in updated Human Resources laws and regulations
• Support all District labor relations and maintain compliance with collective bargaining agreements
• Recruit new employees and oversee onboarding of new employees
• Oversee proper credentialing of certificated staff
• Implement the Workplace Violence Prevention Plan
• Engage and manage interactive process with employees when necessary
• Serve as the District’s Uniform Complaint Officer
• Serve as the District’s Title IX Coordinator
• Manage the implementation of the District complaint procedures and investigate complaints as needed

Student Wellness
• Direct and oversee the District’s student wellness program, including counseling and the wellness center, to ensure evidence based practices and positive student outcomes
• Support and provide professional development for counseling staff
• Coordinate suicide prevention initiatives, including training, for staff and students and ensure resources are available for families
• Supervise and evaluate the District nurse
• Select, administer and report findings of climate surveys
• Support initiatives in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

Multiple Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
• Coordinate schoolwide positive behavior support and intervention teams, including self assessments and technical assistance
• Support site administrators in restorative discipline
• Collaborate on new initiatives relative to MTSS for academic, behavioral and social emotional supports
• Support parent education opportunities with input from families and staff, partnering with community agencies and individuals

General Responsibilities
• Develop and revise board policies and administrative regulations
• Work collaboratively with the Cabinet and Leadership Team
• Attend Governing Board Meetings and Committee Meetings and present on relevant topics
• Effectively manage complaints
• Visit school sites regularly
• Related duties as assigned

Proactive and collaborative team member; strong inter-personal skills; problem solver, uses data to support decision-making; demonstrates strong instructional leadership and management skills; understands, communicates, and facilitates current best practices in curriculum, instruction, assessment, and intervention; exhibits sound judgment in developing and monitoring department budgets; understands and values the diverse backgrounds of all students and learning styles; values diversity of teaching styles and promotes collaboration among staff; effective planning, organization, and delegation; works collaboratively, with teams, in the development and implementation of effective instructional and intervention programs; ability to facilitate communication and agreement between key stakeholders; possesses strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present publicly; experience using technology in to support all levels of learning

Ability to:
• Lead others effectively
• Analyze and identify problems and develop and evaluate alternative solutions
• Work empathetically with parents of students with diverse and often intensive special education needs, as well as at-risk students
• Comprehend complex written and verbal instructions such as district policy and legal directives
• To make policy level decisions and interpretations with broadly detailed financial, legal, or policy boundaries with minimum supervision
• Highly adept with various software programs (i.e. AERIES, SEIS, Illuminate, MUNIS)

Qualifications:
• Knowledge of State and Federal Policies and laws related to Human Resources and Student Services, collective Bargaining strategies, methods, and techniques, student development, discipline, assessment, behavioral management and parent relations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in communication with students, parents, and employees, communicate effectively and professionally in writing and speaking, and demonstrate leadership skills.
• Work with individuals of all abilities and backgrounds. Demonstrate expertise in teaching methods, instructional strategies, and effective instructional coaching. Effectively facilitate small and large group meetings, training, and presentations.
• Plan and provide quality professional development experiences in a variety of subjects and/or topics.
• Understand and effectively implement department budgets.
• Proficiency with all computer based staff and student information systems.

Education and Experience:
• Valid California Administrative Services Credential.
• M.A. or M.S. and preference of five years of experience in an administrative position demonstrating leadership in areas including, but not limited to; human resources, student services, and educational services.
• Valid California Administrative Services Credential.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development experiences.

Education and Experience:
• Valid California Administrative Services Credential.
• M.A. or M.S. and preference of five years of experience in an administrative position demonstrating leadership in areas including, but not limited to; human resources, student services, and educational services.
• Valid California Administrative Services Credential.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development experiences.

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