Assistant Director for Student Services

Overview

Position Type: Administration/Assistant Director for Student Services

Date Posted: 1/20/2026

Location: NORTH ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL STUDENT SERVICES

Date Available: 26-27 School Year

Closing Date: 02/03/2026

Assistant Director for Student Services

REPORTS TO: Associate Principal for Curriculum

SUPERVISES: Licensed and non-licensed staff as assigned

POSITION OBJECTIVE: To assist the Associate Principal for Curriculum and the Director of Counseling with the coordination of all student services in compliance with federal and state regulations, and district/building policies and procedures; to assist all students to achieve personal, social, and academic success.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Ability to read, interpret, and explain materials from Board policy, administrative procedures, professional journals, and legal documents, including Illinois School Code
• Ability to problem solve, make independent decisions, and effectuate change
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership ability to work with high school students and adults
• Ability to interpret and analyze data, and produce high-quality presentations and documents
• Ability to deal with difficult situations courteously, tactfully, and with discretion and good judgment
• Ability to interact effectively with a variety of audiences and individuals
• Current knowledge of best practices in business, operations, and human resources
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with a variety of audiences
• Ability to maintain and grow current job skills
• Ability to lead all phases of instructional programs
• Ability to interpret, analyze, and use data to effectively present information, produce documents at a high level of sophistication, and respond to questions
• Ability to access and utilize technology to maximize other skills and performance
• Ability to make rational decisions, problem-solve, and effectuate change in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and stakeholders
• Ability to manage fiscal, physical, and human resources to successfully carry out the functions and programs of the office
• Ability to deal with difficult situations courteously and tactfully and maintain composure to keep a respectful environment for students and staff
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong work ethic and aptitude as a self-starter who requires minimal supervision
• Ability to understand and apply school code, legislative proposals and regulations
• Ability to prepare and manage budgets
• Ability to facilitate and lead Section 504 and IEP meetings
• Ability to manage and lead other administrators
• Ability to analyze and interpret private evaluations including medical and psychological reports
• Ability to administer, interpret, and report evaluation results for the purpose of special education eligibility determination

• Manages Personnel Functions
  • Supervises and evaluates licensed and non licensed staff
  • Enforces the district's personnel policies
  • Participates in the recruitment, screening, hiring, assigning, and training of department personnel
  • Assists with recommendations for tenure and dismissal
  • Assists with coordinating the assignment of student interns for designated areas in the department - if they are requested by departmental staff
• Assists with Maintenance of Departmental Budget
  • Prepares and administers the departmental budget
  • Advises the Assistant Principal for Curriculum on the department's budgetary needs
  • Assists…