Job Description
Summary Description: The Director of Student Engagement, Behavioral Health and Academics reports to the Chief Student Support Officer. The Director plans, develops, manages, and monitors well-being support, clinical and behavioral health programs across the school district. Leads the development of protocols and procedures for student services; recruitment and hiring practices; professional development, long-range program planning; establishing immediate priorities; and supervision and evaluation of staff members. The Director provides support for the well-being team to support the physical, psychological, and social well-being of students across the district. Provides leadership, monitoring, and analysis of student well-being needs through mental health staff data systems. Collaborates with community and college/university leaders to create a pipeline for recruitment of specific clinical positions and to establish partnerships for the Division of Specialized Support Services (DSSS) staffing and training. Interfaces with county agencies and community partners to develop partnerships that foster inclusive approaches for student well-being and educational experiences. Serves as a Liaison and/or point of contact for school-based administrators, the Board of Education, public entities, and the business community on DSSS initiatives. Physical Demands: None. Special Requirements: Ability to work a flexible schedule and may be required to attend evening Board of Education and other school system meetings or events.
Knowledge Skills Abilities: Thorough knowledge of state and federal public school laws and K-12 school policies and regulations, preferably policies of the Montgomery County Board of Education and MCPS regulations, related to school leadership, well-being supports, and mental health regulations. Ability to provide leadership for school and central services staff, including leading and implementing professional development strategies. Possesses excellent skills in program and personnel evaluation, oral and written communications, and human relations. Beliefs and actions reflect the mission, vision and core values of the district. Ability to quickly learn and apply the MCPS Strategic Plan and education programs and behavioral supports. Knowledge of or ability to quickly obtain and apply the six leadership standards established for the Montgomery County Association of Administrators and Principals Administrative and Supervisory Professional Growth System. Education Training Experience: Master?s degree from an accredited college or university in education-related field. Doctorate highly preferred. Five years of experience in counseling, pupil personnel work, social work, psychology, special education, behavioral or school health or other relevant experience. Three years of administrator experience required; three years as a school-based administrator is strongly preferred. Training, coursework, and/or experience in leadership with mental health professions such as school counseling, school psychology, or pupil personnel services. Experience in planning, implementing and monitoring systems that establish, track, and evaluate school and student achievement of desired outcomes. Expertise in development and implementation of programming to meet the diverse needs of students (e.g. academic, behavioral, social, and emotional) that have not experienced success across various school settings. Experience in data analysis. Experience writing or monitoring grants and participating in budget development. Certificate License: Meets Maryland certification requirements for Administrator I and II certification and completion of Observing and Analyzing Teaching I and II or completion within one year of position start date.Certification in special education, school psychology, pupil services, or other related services is desired.
