CHAPEL HILL - CARRBORO CITY SCHOOLS JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: DIRECTOR - SYSTEM OF CARE
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB:
Under little or no direct supervision, performs a variety of supervisory and administrative tasks in developing and implementing a vision that encompasses a comprehensive system of care plan for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools. This includes the supervision, direction, and evaluation of personnel and programs in school counseling, nursing, social work, mental health, Homebound, Section 504, and other student services initiatives. The employee monitors the overall effectiveness of the programs and coordinates with other divisions, outside agencies and other school systems to bring new ideas to the programs. Employee is responsible for the student services federal, state, and local grants/budgets.. Employee coordinates the efforts of federal, state, local agencies, parents and other district staff to ensure all programs are implemented under the federal, state, and local regulations. Employee has primary liaison responsibilities to community and university partners in the areas of responsibility. Employee also works on various special projects as assigned by the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendents, and/or Senior Executive Director of Exceptional Children and Student Supports. Reports to the Senior Executive Director of Student Supports.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Serves as leader in student support services; directly supervises designated Coordinators and Leads in the student support services area; sets goals for the division and assists with planning programs; assists staff of student services programs with decision making and problem solving; and monitors progress of the programs. Conducts observations of various programs; attends special school functions; provides feedback to district and school administration and makes suggestions as needed. Assumes a leadership role in the Exceptional Children/Student Services department; assists with long range strategic planning; assists with developing system-wide budgets, plans, policies and activities; performs various duties as assigned. Conducts and/or attends meetings with other directors/district staff and with outside agencies and advocacy groups; makes written and oral presentations of programs; coordinates efforts with other divisions and with agencies. Develops the budget for assigned areas of responsibility and oversees expenditures. Publicly responds to concerns of the community regarding student service programs, mental health, Section 504 and serves as liaison for the district. Establishes effective liaison with the various offices and agencies within the community that may provide specialized or professional help to students and their parents. Supervises and performs personnel administration duties in collaboration with Senior Executive Director of EC-Student Services including hiring and firing, evaluating, assigning special duties, training, monitoring attendance and travel reports, and granting leave for staff members.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Performs other related work as required.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Master's degree in education, Student Services certification, or a related field and 8 to 10 years of progressively responsible, professional experience in educational administration or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
TO APPLY:
Complete the NC licensed application. Choose "Chapel Hill-Carrboro City
Schools" as a desired location. In addition to the online application,
candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to:
administrationemployment@chccs.k12.nc.us
List "Director, System of Care" in the subject line of the message.