Director

Job Description:

Summary: To support the educational program with specific responsibilities for directing student programs and services. Oversee Family Engagement, SEL (Social Emotional Learning), and Student Services and Programs. Serving as a member of the GCCS leadership team.

Reports To: VP of Support Services and Operations

Supervisory Responsibilities: Other Student Services Staff

Duties/Responsibilities:

Family Engagement:

• Develop, coordinate, and evaluate family engagement programs and activities.

• Organize workshops, meetings, and events to foster family involvement.

• Maintain regular communication with families through newsletters, social media, and other channels.

• Serve as a liaison between the school and families, addressing concerns and providing support.

• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and community organizations to support family engagement.

• Develop partnerships with local businesses, non-profits, and other community resources.

• Provide training and resources to staff on effective family engagement strategies.

• Offer support and resources to families to enhance their involvement in their child's education.

• Analyze feedback from the annual parent survey to improve services for families and students.

• Develop and sustain a strong Parent Teacher Organization at each of the school sites.

SEL Support:

• Provides support to school nurses, counselors, social workers and school therapist. Works closely with the department for health services.

• Provides oversight for behavior intervention and trauma informed care implementation.

• Determine professional development needs and resources for social emotional staff, teachers, and families.

• Support counselors and social workers according to DESE (Department of Elementary and Secondary Education) guidelines.

• Support nurses according to the MO Department of Health and Senior Services.

Student Services:

• Supports master scheduling process at each of the buildings throughout the school year.

• Compiles data from a variety of resources (e.g. CORE data, homeless, etc.) for the purpose of developing and/or evaluating programs and/or complying with financial, legal, and/or administrative requirements.

• Facilitates meetings, workshops, (e.g. personnel actions, regulatory requirements, actions involving outside agencies, etc.) for the purpose of identifying issues, developing recommendations, supporting other staff, and serving as a GCCS representative.

• Responds to a variety of inquiries from parents, GCCS personnel, other organizations, etc. for the purpose of resolving problems, providing information and/or referring to appropriate personnel.

• Monitors monthly enrollment and attendance data that informs the board report, and works alongside VP of Support Services and Operations to provide strategies to improve student attendance.

• Creates and monitors the system to maintain individual student records and reports of pupil progress. Works closely with the staff member in charge of enrollment and student recruitment process.

• Responsible for ensuring that GCCS is in compliance with FERPA regulations.

Personnel and School/Community Relations:

• Works with a school attorney as a hearing officer for student suspensions.

• Works with GCI Family Services and other social services organizations as necessary.

• Engages community members and establishes partnerships with organizations and agencies to provide services for students and families.

• Performs other duties and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the VP of Support Services and Operations.

Professional Growth:

• Sets goals for self-improvement; carries out an individual improvement plan developed with the VP of Support Services and Operations.

• Maintains a high level of competence in the field of education, remaining current in issues related to areas of responsibility.

• Maintains a high level of personal integrity and a strong work ethic.

Education and Experience:

• Master's Degree in Education or related field.

• Hold or be eligible for the Missouri Administration Certification.

• Bilingual ability, English required and Spanish strongly preferred.

• 5+ years of experience in education.

• Experience in an urban school setting is preferred.