Under direction of the Associate Superintendent of Student Services, the Director will develop, coordinate, implement, administer, and evaluate a comprehensive program of student services, including 504 services, college readiness, home schooling, home and hospital teaching, international student admissions and enrollment, mental health services, McKinney Vento programs, psychological services, pupil personnel services, school counseling, school health,  student engagement and support, and student records, transfers and archival services. The incumbent of this position serves as a liaison to Prince George's County, community, and private agencies. Responsibilities include budget planning, development of student services related policies and procedures, professional development, long-range program planning, and supervision and evaluation of staff members. 

Initiates and develops overall objectives for Student Services to include 504 services, college readiness, home schooling, home and hospital teaching, international student admissions and enrollment, mental health services, McKinney Vento programs, psychological services, pupil personnel services, school counseling, school health, student engagement and support, and student records, transfers and archival services;

Assesses needs, establishes priorities, develops specific objectives and strategies and implements the process and procedures for the evaluation of each program;

Develops an operational framework for the unit;

Develops personnel for maximum effectiveness;

Develops a budget based on an analysis of needs and awareness of availability of resources;

Develops priorities within budgetary limitations; approves and monitors the expenditure of funds;

Develops, monitors and evaluates performance measures; 

Establishes procedures for monitoring its operation and makes changes when necessary;

Maintains effective communication within the unit;

Interprets Board policies and procedures to staff and recommends to the Associate Superintendent of Student Services policies and procedures pertinent to the operation of the unit within the division;

Interprets programs to community groups throughout the county through meetings, bulletins, newsletters, websites and other media;

Attends and conducts system-wide meetings at various levels;

Provides a comprehensive annual report outlining all of the major accomplishments of each entity of the unit; and

Performs other duties as assigned.

Thorough knowledge of the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) and Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) policies, regulations, and procedures; Code of Maryland Annotated Regulations (COMAR) and federal and state legislation relating to the provision of student services;

Considerable knowledge of public school administration;

Knowledge of current trends and issues related to interagency services;

Ability to plan, administer, coordinate, and evaluate a countywide student services program;

Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data relative to student learning and adjustment problems;

Ability to effectively represent PGCPS and the Department of Student Services to others;

Ability to use computer technology in an administrative and educational setting;

Possess effective organizational and programmatic problem solving skills;

Demonstrated leadership and administrative competency;

Excellent human relations, supervisory and interpersonal skills; and

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a closely related field required; Doctorate preferred.  A minimum of five (5) years of experience in a student services related field, such as counseling, pupil personnel work, social work, psychology or school health; and three (3) years of supervisory experience required.



Advanced Professional Certificate with Administrator I endorsement required. Maryland state certification or licensure for one of the pupil service fields, including social work, guidance and counseling, school psychology and/or pupil personnel worker preferred. 



Oversees and provides guidance and directions to the unit staff.



The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.




The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.




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