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Director, Pupil Personnel Services

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Director I CODE: 0287 SQ/OQ: Not Applicable
WORKING TITLE: Director, Pupil Personnel Services GRADE: P MONTHS: 12
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Under direction, the director of pupil personnel services is responsible for the implementation, leadership and support, scheduling and assignments, professional development, and the evaluation of pupil personnel workers. Coordinates services and resources related to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Supports principals and school staff in seeking appropriate programs to support students. Collaborates with other student services staff to support school principals and other school personnel in working with students who experience personal, social and/or emotional issues that prevent the attainment of academic success in the classroom setting. Supports the monitoring of academic milestones such as attendance/truancy, disciplinary actions, dropout rates, child abuse and neglect reporting, parental involvement, residency compliance, Section 504 issues, homelessness and the disproportionate number of African American and Hispanic students suspended. Responds to principal and staff needs related to crisis intervention, policy and procedural clarification, and prevention of violence in schools through mediation, problem solving. Coordinates and collaborates with other Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) offices and departments in order to carry out required assignments and functions. Analyzes MCPS performance data and unit performance measures to develop professional development and appropriate supports for pupil personnel workers in consultation with department of student services staff and other MCPS offices. Through collaboration, and advocacy, supports school system goals and priorities as well as the missions of the Department of Student Services and the Office of Special Education and Student Services. Works with other local and state agencies and organizations, both public and private to support students.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) and Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) policies and regulations with emphasis on the student services related laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing special education, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act, residency compliance, homelessness, child abuse and neglect reporting procedures, suspension and expulsion, drop out prevention, and attendance and truancy issues. Knowledge of programs for implementing federal and state laws and regulations governing the education of students with disabilities, Section 504 of the 1973 Vocational Rehabilitation Act, and Americans with Disabilities Act. Knowledge, skill and ability to plan, develop, and implement programs and services at the system, cluster and/or school level. Ability to collect and analyze data to discern both system wide and school wide trends and to use this analysis for planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation purposes. Exceptional interpersonal skills appropriate for a diverse community and for working effectively with staff, parents, schools, and community. A broad repertoire of conflict resolution strategies. Able to work in a collaborative team environment in the fulfillment of duties and responsibilities. Outstanding facilitation, organizational and management skills Excellent oral and written communication, human relations, and technology skills. This position requires the knowledge and application of the six leadership standards that have been established for the Montgomery County Association of Administrative and Supervisory Personnel (MCAASP) Administrative and Supervisory Professional Growth System (MCAASP PGS).
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Masters degree required from an accredited college or university with graduate courses in administration and supervision, counseling, general education, special education, and related service areas. Five years of experience as a pupil personnel worker, in a related student services field, and in administration and supervision preferred. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience that 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 supervisor and principal, or Administrator I, and one of the following areas: pupil personnel worker, counselor or related field.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.)
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) Some evening and weekend meetings
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: No

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Designs and develops, with the collaboration of student service leadership, the office of special education and student services, and other school system leadership, a systemic pupil personnel services program that includes vision, philosophy, goals and objectives, duties and responsibilities, and performance measures. Consistent with this, plans and implements monthly professional development activities for pupil personnel workers (PPWs).
2.Observes and evaluates PPWs.
3.Develops training materials and resources to enhance the functioning of pupil personnel services program.
4.In collaboration with the Office of Human Resources (OHR)Actively recruits and participates in the hiring of PPWs
5.Develops, approves, and monitors the assignments and schedules for PPWs.
6.Co-chairs the Pupil Personnel Services Collaboration Committee.
7.Develops, collects, and analyzes data that reflects the implementation and application of programs and services. Maintains records and develops reports as needed to appraise MSDE, members of the Board of Education, MCPS staff, and the community of pupil personnel program services, data, and outcomes.
8.Collects, monitors, and analyzes data that contribute to increasing the academic achievement of all students, particularly African American and Hispanic students.
9.Works closely and collaboratively with the Director of Student Services, the Associate Superintendent for Special Education and Student Services and with community superintendents to optimize the well being of students and reduce incidents of truancy and dropout.
10.Collaborates with other MCPS offices to support the effective and consistent implementation of Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS), Educational Management Team (EMT), Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), and Individualized Education Program (IEP) processes and procedures.
11.Organizes, manages, and supervises the work of the Interagency Truancy Review Board (TRB). Collects and analyzes TRB referral and outcome data in order to continually improve the process and recommended interventions for reducing truancy.
12.Develops training materials and resources related to implementation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Serves as a resource to staff, parents, and the community for Section 504, including the completion of administrative reviews and assistance with requests for mediation related to Section 504.
13.Works cooperatively with principals, the Department of Student Services, and central office departments to facilitate and coordinate the implementation of student services and to support school management plans and school performance outcomes.
14.Plans and coordinates the pupil personnel services program with other MCPS offices, departments, and units.
15.Reviews and updates local student services policies, regulations, guidelines and procedures as needed.
16.Works with principals and other school personnel to promote the goals and outcomes of the pupil personnel services program.
17.Plans for and allocates, in collaboration with student services leadership, resources needed to implement the pupil personnel services program.
18.Represents the Department of Student Services and the Office of Special Education and Student Services on committees and task forces.
19.Supports school, parent, and community efforts to prevent violence in schools and communities through consultation, mediation, and collaboration with other county agencies.
20.Collaborates with county agencies (e.g., health and human services, department of social services, and juvenile services) to support student, staff, and parent needs. Makes outreach efforts to enhance communication between the school system, schools and communities..(What other units?)
21.Performs related duties and other tasks as assigned.
Class Established: 2/2009
Date(s) Revised:
Last Reviewed:

This description may be changed at any time.