Student Support Services Program Director

Student Support Services Office

235 Contract days, Permanent Contract

1.0 FTE

This position is not part of a bargaining unit

Start Date: July 1, 2025

Compensation: Based on 2024-2025 Administrator Salary Schedule $117,519 - 132,269. Salary is prorated based on FTE and start/end dates of the position.

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled. Apply through gbsdjobs.com

Qualifications: State of Oregon Adminsitrator License and current First Aid Card.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the desired qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our desired qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the desired qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application. Preference will be given to those applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically and racially diverse communities.

Job Summary

The “Program Director” will work with the Director of Student Support Services and other Program Directors to implement and support Special Education programs and 504 Plan compliance in theGresham-BarlowSchool District.

Essential Job Functions

Oversee all program development and operations for the assigned programs under the guidance of the Director of Student Support Services:

Oversight Includes

• Attending special services team meetings in schools, as needed
• Locating needed resources for staff and students beyond what is available in schools
• Observing students in classrooms and recommending effective interventions
• Working with principals on assigned program area development, planning and support
• Supporting and assisting in training educational assistants in assigned programs
• Communicating with other agencies and individuals on behalf of assigned programs, as needed
• Arranging for and providing inservice training based upon program needs
• Developing, implementing and training on policies and procedures in assigned program areas
• Working with Director of Student Support Services to identify program needs
• Budget planning for assigned programs
• Designing, planning and coordinating staff development opportunities for licensed and classified staff
• Coordinating , meeting with, and guiding district connection with other districts and MESD for assigned areas
• Overseeing educational assistant support for students with disabilities in the general education setting
• Serving as a resource regarding legal issues and for conflict resolution purposes
• At the request of the principal, case manager, or Director of Student Support Services handling cases having unique demands
• Evaluating certified and classified staff for assigned programs and providing input to the Director of Student Support Services and school administration in the hiring, supervision and evaluation of licensed and classified staff in assigned programs not evaluated by the Office of Student Support Services
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Support Services
  
  

Essential Job Requirement – Qualifications

• Holds an Oregon Administrative license or has the potential of earning one by start date
• A minimum of 3 years experience working with students with disabilities
• Knowledge of Regular and Special Education Law
• Effective and demonstrated skills in:
• Leadership
• Planning, development and evaluating special education programs
• Communication, both in writing and orally
• Conflict resolution
• Mediation
• Interpersonal skills with individuals, teams and groups (student, parent, educator, specialist, administrator and support staff)
• Working collaboratively with various groups within the school and in the community
• Providing curriculum and instructional strategy consultation
• Presenting to small and large groups for staff development
• Time management
• Problem-solving and development of solutions
• Planning and facilitating meetings
• Gaining consensus in groups and among varied audiences
  

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment.

Applicants with culturally diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Gresham-Barlow School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of this district and the board of education that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups in any educational programs, activities or employment. Gresham-Barlow provides equal access to individuals with disabilities.

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