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Associate Superintendent, Office of Student and Family Support and Engagement

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Associate Superintendent CODE: 0170 SQ/OQ: Not Applicable
WORKING TITLE: Associate Superintendent, Office of Student and Family Support and Engagement GRADE: NS MONTHS: 12
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Under direction of the Chief Academic Officer, leads, coordinates, implements, administers, and evaluates a comprehensive program of student services and family engagement, including pupil personnel, school psychology, counseling, school health, comprehensive student leadership, graduation improvement work, parent community coordinators and MCPS Be Well 365 comprehensive plan. Provides the leadership and vision for this office that includes unification of ESOL staffing expertise with the counseling and family engagement departments. Also supports major district initiatives for student engagement including Restorative Justice and Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) and leads the districts process for training and reporting on suspected child abuse and neglect. Serves as a liaison to Montgomery County Government, community, and private agencies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) policies, regulations, and procedures; the student services bylaw as well as federal and state legislation relating to the provision of student services and family engagement. Knowledge of current trends and issues related to interagency services. Ability to plan, administer, and coordinate a countywide student services program. Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data relative to student learning and adjustment problems. Ability to effectively lead a district-wide family engagement strategy. Ability to lead and collaborate with others. Excellent skills in oral and written communication, organization, and interpersonal skills. Serves as system liaison for juvenile justice services, Educational Management Team (EMT), and Section 504. Develops, monitors and evaluates performance measures. Able to represent MCPS to others. Knowledge and application of the three MCPS Professional Growth Systems (PGS).
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Masters degree from an accredited college or university. Five years of successful teaching or related experience in counseling, pupil personnel work, social work, psychology, family engagement or school health. Five years of administrator experience required; at least three years as a school-based administrator is strongly preferred. Administrator II required. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Meets Maryland state certification requirements for Administrator II.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) None
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) Night and weekend work for which there is no additional compensation.
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: No

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collaborates with staff in the development of comprehensive student services teams at the local school level.

Leads and implements the district plan for Be Well 365 Districts plan for student wellness.

Develops and interprets policies and procedures which will assure compliance with the state student services laws and assures effective functioning of student services individually and collectively at county, system, and school levels.

Supervises staff members in the coordination of student services with other community resources, agencies, and services.

Collaborates with directors and supervisors, principals, and central office in the delivery of student services and family engagement.

Develops and maintains cooperative student services agreements and programs with other agencies and non-profit groups.

Acts as liaison for the superintendent on matters related to student services and family engagement.

Provides leadership in the development, direction, and coordination of residency, international student admissions, counseling, psychological, and pupil personnel services, homeless students, PBIS, restorative practices and provides input to the evaluation of these personnel.

Plans professional development programs to assist district-wide staff in the understanding and effective use of the available student services and family engagement resources.

Evaluates the effectiveness of all departments within the office and makes recommendations for more effective services to students.

Collects, analyzes, and interprets data and performance measures for dissemination to improve the delivery of student services.

Serves in a team to lead for the following: CPS, EMT, 504, Safe School Act.

Participates in the selection, assignment and evaluation of staff members.

Prepares an annual office and departmental operating budget with such supporting data as are necessary for clarification to the Superintendent and to the Board of Education, writes/reviews policy and regulations, and responds to proposed legislation.

Responsible for strategic long-range program planning of student services and engagement.

Understands and applies principles of performance evaluation and professional growth standards for employees.

Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.
Class Established: 9/1989
Date(s) Revised: 3/2015, 7/2016, 7/2019
Last Reviewed:

This description may be changed at any time.