RONDOUT VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking a Director of Pupil Personnel Services.
The Director of Pupil Personnel Services will foster a proactive, systems-based approach to administrative oversight and compliance while identifying emerging needs. The Director will work closely with District and building leaders to promote continuous improvement through strategic planning, collaboration, and ongoing program evaluation.
Minimum Qualifications:
- New York State certification as a School District Leader (SDL) or School District Administrator (SDA)
- Master’s degree in educational leadership, special education, administration, or a related field
- New York State Education Department fingerprint clearance
- Successful experience in special education administration, supervision, or educational leadership
- Comprehensive knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504, New York State special education regulations, procedural safeguards, and student discipline requirements
- Demonstrated ability to lead collaborative teams, manage complex programs, analyze data, and ensure regulatory compliance
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, written communication, and problem-solving skills
Salary: In accordance with the Rondout Valley Administrators’ and Professionals’ Association contract.
General Responsibilities:
Section 504, CSE, and CPSE
- Oversee the District’s Section 504 program, including procedures, compliance, staff training, and the monitoring of accommodations for eligible students.
- Ensure that the CSE and CPSE processes comply with federal and state laws and regulations.
- Chair CSE and CPSE meetings when needed, including complex cases or when a Special Education Coordinator is unavailable.
- Coordinate transitions between Early Intervention, CPSE, CSE, and post-secondary services.
- Ensure that all classified students have complete and appropriate individualized education programs, are placed in appropriate programs, and receive the services recommended by the CSE or CPSE.
- Ensure that the Superintendent and Board of Education are appropriately notified of actions taken by the CSE and CPSE.
Supervision and Program Development
- Supervise Special Education Coordinators and Pupil Personnel Services office staff.
- Work with principals to supervise special education teachers, psychologists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, nurses, counselors, social workers, senior crisis counselors, and teachers of the blind.
- Work with principals and the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction to develop, supervise, and maintain appropriate special education programs that meet the needs of District students with disabilities.
- Work with principals, staff, and the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction to build the capacity of administrators, Special Education Coordinators, teachers, and staff through professional development aligned with the Portrait of a Graduate and the District Strategic Plan.
Compliance, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement
- Monitor District compliance with New York State Performance Plan indicators.
- Ensure the completion of all required federal and state reports and develop corrective action plans when required.
- Work closely with the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction to lead continuous improvement initiatives using District data, root-cause analysis, evidence-based practices, and measurable goals to improve educational outcomes and organizational effectiveness.
- Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of District special education programs through data analysis, stakeholder feedback, compliance monitoring, and outcome measures.
- Serve as a liaison between the District, BOCES, and the New York State Education Department.
Fiscal and Contractual Responsibilities
Behavior Support, Discipline, and Hearings
- Support the implementation of Functional Behavioral Assessments, Behavior Intervention Plans, and positive behavioral supports.
- Participate in manifestation determination reviews and provide guidance regarding student discipline procedures under IDEA.
- Serve as the District representative in impartial hearings when necessary.
Additional Duties: Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Superintendent and/or designee.
The mission of RONDOUT VALLEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is to create an inclusive, welcoming educational community where all students can find their purpose and achieve their goals.
Rondout Valley Central School District serves students across more than 150 square miles of rural communities in the Hudson Valley. The District includes two elementary schools serving grades K–3, a middle school serving grades 4–8, one high school, and a district office.
Rondout Valley Central School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, familial status, military or veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other status protected by law in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices.
Inquiries regarding the District’s non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Superintendent of Schools, Rondout Valley Central School District, P.O. Box 9, Accord, New York 12404.