CENTRAL DAUPHIN SCHOOL DISTRICT POSITION DESCRIPTION Position: Director of Pupil Services Department: Pupil Services FLSA: Exempt Reports To: Assistant Superintendent SUMMARY Director of Pupil Services shall perform those central office duties necessary to support the overall instructional mission of the school district. Department responsibilities include services provided to students in all district buildings, non-public schools, hospitalization programs and other outside agencies. Programs include health services, counseling services, school psychological services, gifted education services, ESL services, instructional support services, home/school visitor services, homebound services, and Student Assistance Program services. Other responsibilities include coordinating the district and state standardized testing program, Child Accounting and Central Registration, and the Wellness program. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES A. Staff and Personnel Plan, direct and support all professional and non-professional staff implementing effective system-wide psychological, counseling, health, gifted education, IST and ESL programs Assist in the recruitment, interviewing and selecting of perspective pupil services staff Supervise and assist building principals in the evaluation of pupil services staff to assure adherence to local, state and federal guidelines and regulations Develop and conduct staff in-service programs in conjunction with other building and district office administrators. Attend monthly department meetings for school psychologists, counselors, nurses, home/school visitors, gifted education, IST and ESL staff. Coordinated contracted medical service personnel to include school psychiatrist, physician and dentist. Supervise the professional and non-professional staff in the Child Accounting and Central Registration department Be courteous, respectful and professional in all interactions with staff. B. Curriculum and Instruction 1
Coordinate district-wide Student Assistance Program. Coordinate requests for homebound instruction and initiate payment for instructional programming. Provide a program direction that promotes student attendance, prevents dropouts and leads to successful post secondary education and/or successful employment. Provide technical assistance to building principals and specialists regarding pupil services issues. Coordinate all aspects of educational programming for students in out-of-district placements. Monitor additions and changes in legislation, regulations, and guidelines related to pupil services. Coordinate district-wide and state-wide standardized testing program. C. Business Affairs Develop budget recommendations and provide expenditure control of approved budgets for all pupil services departments. Compile data, report and submit all appropriate pupil services reports required by the school district, state and federal agencies Ensure compliance with state and federal. mandates regarding student information. Assist in the development of policy and procedures in areas that directly affect all elements of pupil services programming. Develop program, complete application and monitor expenditures relative to the Safe and Drug Free School and Community Act, Title II N & D, and Title III ESL. D. Community Relations Serve as a liaison with organizations having a mutual interest in promoting student welfare and professional practices (i.e. Drug and Alcohol Task Force) Be courteous, respectful and professional in all interactions with the public. E. Pupil Personnel Services Direct the collections, dissemination, maintenance and destruction of pupil records. Supervise the investigation of all residency requests. Monitor school environment to improve the safety, social and emotional health of students and staff. Supervise the identification, screening and appropriate placement of eligible gifted children. Complete all Child Find requirements as outlined by federal and state mandates. Assure appropriate program acquisition for homeless and migrant students. F. Professional Development Belong to, attend, and participate in local, state, and national professional organizations Develop, write and work toward the achievement of annual goals. G. Other All other duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent 2
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge and Skills: Must be able to communicate effectively with staff, parents, students and the public. Should possess skills to develop and prepare effective written communication. He/She must be knowledgeable of pupil services programs and the laws governing those services; must be able to work effectively with other administrators and governmental agencies, private associations, parents and citizen groups; manage human relationships; effectively develop and manage budgets; effectively present oral and written reports. Physical Abilities: See attached Education and Experience: Must have an advanced degree from an accredited college or university. Must hold a valid Pennsylvania certificate for one of the following: Supervisor of Pupil Services; Superintendent; Assistant Superintendent; Principal. Must possess experience in administration and supervision. 6/1/06 3
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS CHART - POSITION: DIRECTOR OF PUPIL SERVICES 1. Standing/Walking 16. 51 Pounds or more 2. Sitting DOES THIS JOB REQUIRE? ECHANGE OF IDEAS: 3. Twisting 17. Working in hot, cold, wet surrounds 31. Ability to express or exchange ideas 4. Lifting/Carrying 18. Working outdoors 32. Ability to understand communication of others with or without adaptive devises. 5. Pushing/Pulling 19. Working with or near chemicals 6. Climbing (Ascending descending) 20. Potential exposure to communicable diseases Obtaining impressions through the eyes of the shape, size, distance, motion, color or other characteristics of objects with or without adaptive devices. 7. Bending/Stooping 21. Working near radiation sources THE MAJOR VISUAL FUNCTIONS ARE: 8. Using arm muscles frequently or for extended periods. 22. Working with hazardous waste materials 33. Acuity, far - clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. 9. Using leg muscles frequently or for extended periods. 10. Using back muscles frequently or for extended periods. 23. Utilizing essential upgraded or adaptive equipment as industry standards require 34. Acuity, near - clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. 24. Using hand tools 35. Depth perception - threedimensional vision. The ability to judge distance and space relationships so as to see objects LIFTING REQUIREMENTS 25. Operating vehicle here and as they actually are. 11. 2-10 Pounds 26. Potential for cuts and bruises 36. Field of vision - the area than can be seen up and down or the right or left while the eyes are fixed 12. 11-20 Pounds 27. Using a calculator on a given point. 13. 21-30 Pounds 28. Using a personal computer 37. Accommodation - adjustment of the lens of the eye to bring an object into sharp focus. This item is especially important when doing near-point work at varying distance from the eye. 14. 31-40 Pounds 29. Regular Attendance/ Punctuality 15. 41-50 Pounds 30. Ability to do Math Literate 4 38. Color vision - the ability to identify and distinguish colors.
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