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Executive Director (Student Supports) Office of Schools

Our Mission: Through a caring culture of equity, trust, and collaboration, every student will graduate ready for college, career, and life.

Our Vision: A high-performing school district where students love to learn, educators inspire, families engage, and the community trusts the system.

Our Guiding Principles: Equity in our approach to decision making, Ethics to demonstrate our integrity, Engagement with our school community, and Excellence in everything we do.

The Executive Director (Student Supports) provides strategic leadership, direction, and guidance to the School Supports & Initiatives Program relating to student behavior, assignment and records, and leadership development. This position requires a high level of confidentiality, a sense of urgency, excellent organizational and communication skills, and attention to detail.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

Master's degree in educational leadership or school administration required

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:

Must have or be able to obtain a Georgia Leadership Certification within 12 months of hire
Valid Georgia driver's license and availability of private transportation, or ability to attend off-site meetings

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in educational leadership required
Mid to senior-level experience in an urban educational setting
Experience overseeing district-wide programs involving multiple schools and managing multiple employees
Principal experience preferred
Experience with the successful implementation of restorative justice programs for juveniles
Experience coaching principals to increase the capacity and effectiveness of leadership teams

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Advanced knowledge of educational law
Possesses strong leadership traits with the ability to lead people and provide direction
Experience designing and supporting positive behavioral interventions and supports
Ability to use coaching approaches to enhance the performance and well-being of teams
Takes the initiative, is detail-oriented, and is highly organized

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Oversees the continual review, evaluation, development, and implementation of processes and procedures following established federal, state, and local policies
Oversees the offices of Student Discipline, Student Assignment and Records, and Leadership Development.
Ensures the efficiency of comprehensive plans to support student enrollment/registration, student records, and student transfers
Analyzes the implementation and adherence to policies and procedures regarding student discipline and Title IX
Provides direction and coaching to district leadership that contributes to the building of systems and supports increasing operational efficiency and student achievement across schools
Develops, implements, and promotes partnerships between businesses, non-profit organizations, and the district to support student performance and enhance the culture
Leverages partnerships to provide intervention and rehabilitative support to at-risk students
+Required to have prompt, regular attendance in-person or virtually and be available to work on-site, in-person during regular business hours, and as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator or their representative.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical abilities, working conditions and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. In the event of an emergency or situation requiring guidance from Federal, State, or local or school district authorities, the requirements of this position may change temporarily or for the school year to best serve the needs of our students.

Vision: Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods.

Hearing: Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions

Speech: Ability to be understood in face-to-face communications, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer.

Upper Body Mobility: Ability to use hands to grasp and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head.

Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 15 or more pounds on a frequent basis.

Environmental Requirements: Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors.

Mental Requirements: Ability to read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records. Understand how to manage stress

Additional Work Conditions & Physical Abilities: Will require travel to multiple sites.

The Atlanta Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the position. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. Management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.

Compensation

Grade: 140

Work Days: Annual: 252 days

https://www.atlantapublicschools.us/cms/lib/GA01000924/Centricity/Domain/7849/Draft%20-%20Pay%20Grade%20111%20-%20142%20FY24.pdf

FLSA Status Exempt

Employment Category

At-Will

Reports to: Assistant Supt Student Services

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $122,521.00 - $168,001.00 per year

Benefits: