Supervisor of Student Services

NOTICE OF VANCANCY

January 12, 2026

POSITION: Supervisor of Student Services

LOCATION: Central Office

POSITION SUMMARY: The Supervisor of Student Services provides district-wide leadership for Calvert County Public Schools, collaborating with the Director of Student Services to design and deliver equitable supports that promote student well-being and academic success. This role works closely with school counselors and pupil personnel workers, overseeing compliance and operational functions, including student records, enrollment, transfers, residency, and guardianship, while serving as Section 504 Compliance Officer and Student Support Teams (SST) Supervisor.

Key responsibilities include recruiting and evaluating student services personnel, coordinating Parental Instruction, supporting disciplinary hearings, and advancing Early College and Dual Enrollment programs. The supervisor ensures alignment with federal, state, and local regulations, directs department goals and programs, and fosters staff capacity through professional learning. Working closely with families, schools, and community partners, the position also contributes to the secondary course offering guide and addresses student placement, discipline, and recordkeeping.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND EXPERIENCE:At the time of application, the candidate must hold or be eligible for:

Master's degree in counseling, psychology, education, or related field.

Administrator I endorsement is required.

Minimum of three (3) years of school-based administrative experience preferred.

Professional school counselor and/or pupil personnel worker licensure preferred.

Experience with multiple schools and/or levels preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS: These are pre-employment knowledge, abilities, and skills that apply to the Essential Job Functions. At the time of employment, the candidate must have:

Strong knowledge of the National School Counselors Standards and Competencies, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), trauma-informed, restorative practices, custody/ guardianship, and career counseling programs.

Knowledge of the Blueprint for Maryland's Future.

Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to student services in public schools.

Evidence of broad reading in professional literature related to school counseling, mental health support, attendance works strategies, and adult learning styles.

Understanding and ability to maintain rapport with people from all identities, cultures, and backgrounds.

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of equity, including the ability to advocate for marginalized students.

Demonstrated ability to utilize and promote equitable, culturally responsive practices in all facets of education and understanding of their impact on instruction and school/district climate.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations, including students, teachers, staff, central office personnel, including supervisors, specialists, and coordinators, parents, and community partners, both orally and in written form.

Demonstrated ability to manage teams effectively and work collaboratively with multiple stakeholder groups.

Demonstrated ability to multi-task and follow-through to effectively meet deadlines.

Demonstrated ability to motivate others to sustain and meet program, school, and district goals and objectives.

Understanding of and ability to navigate the district as a system leader.

Knowledge of Calvert County Public Schools' administrative policies and procedures

Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Possess a valid driver's license and motor vehicle insurance.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND DUTIES:

Identifies and assesses student support needs across schools and within the community.

Supervises student records, enrollment, transfer, residency, and guardianship/custody processes.

Develops, implements, and revises department goals, policies, procedures, and programs.

Coordinates programs with appropriate local, state, and federal initiatives.

Collaborates with county agencies and community partners as it relates to student welfare and supports and serves on the Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA).

Assists in interviewing, selecting, and assigning school counselors, pupil personnel workers, and other student services staff as needed.

Completes the evaluation process for Student Services' personnel.

Develops and provides professional learning and training for school-based and district-level staff.

Serves as the district's Section 504 Compliance Officer and Student Support Teams (SST) Supervisor.

Oversees Parental Instruction for the district.

Assists with the student disciplinary hearing process as necessary.

Serves as a member of the county crisis response team, fulfills assigned role(s), coordinates the reunification process, and collaborates with individual…