Job Description:

Director of Pupil Services
Windsor Locks Public Schools
 

Position Start Date:  Approximately March 19, 2026
Application Closing Date:  Review of applications begins February 6th and continues until filled
 

BROAD FUNCTIONS: 
The Director of Pupil Services is directly responsible to the Superintendent of Schools.  They will administer and supervise programs and services in accordance with state and federal laws, and Windsor Locks Board of Education policies and regulations.  The Director is responsible for maintaining quality services designed to meet the needs of students with disabilities and also oversees nursing services.  The Director will act as the resource person throughout the district to enable the staff to include students with disabilities within the general education classroom to the maximum extent appropriate. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Special Education Supervision

• Oversees all aspects of the district's implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and other federal and state laws.
• Monitors compliance with all applicable state and federal statutes regarding the provision of services to students with disabilities.
• Chairs Planning and Placement Team meetings in matters requiring central office decision-making or problem-solving.
• Negotiates solutions to issues that may arise between parents/guardians and schools regarding the provision of special education or pupil services.
• As the district administrator responsible for decisions regarding out-of-district placements for those students whose needs cannot be met within the district, secures appropriate placements in state-approved public or private special education schools outside of the district.
• Works cooperatively with the Director of Curriculum and participates in district-wide curriculum planning and instruction development.
• Works collaboratively with administrators and special education teachers to increase and support the achievement of students with disabilities.
• Organizes and supervises programs and services for students with disabilities enrolled in extended school year (summer) programs.
• Collaborates with building principals and Pupil Services staff to educate and place students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment.
• Arranges for transportation of special needs children requiring special transportation.

Budget

• Plans and monitors financial resource allocation through the annual budget to ensure adequate funding for therapies and evaluations, consultation services, professional development and training needs, tutorial services, out-of-district placements, and in-district special education and related services personnel, services, supplies, and equipment.

Health Services

• Support and evaluate a district-wide health services program that aligns with state and national health standards.

Professional Development

• Provides leadership in the identification of professional development and training needs of special education teachers, related services staff, ancillary special education staff, and pupil services staff.
• Coordinates with school principals and the Professional Development and Evaluation Committee (PDEC) to arrange for training. 

Behavioral Supports

• Serves as supervisor of Safety Care and supports Crisis Intervention Teams district-wide.
• Review and monitor expulsions, suspensions, and in-school suspensions to maintain accurate records to report to the Department of Education. 

Alternative Services / Tutoring Center / Homebound Services

• Supervises homebound instruction programs district-wide.
• Develops, coordinates, and implements pupil services for tutoring services, and homebound students.
• Provide instructional and administrative leadership at Pine Meadow Academy, fostering a culture of high expectations, collaboration, and student success.
• Serves as the School Principal of RISE Transition Academy.

504 Compliance

• Oversee the implementation of students' 504 plans district-wide, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and state guidelines.

Birth to three / Pre-K

• Supervise the Birth to Three transition process. Collaborates with the North Street School principal to supervise the Preschool Special Needs program, including student placement and ongoing training of staff members.

Other Duties

• Performs other duties as appropriate and required by the Superintendent of Schools.
• Serve as the Title IX Coordinator for students.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborates with principals in the supervision and evaluation of special education staff and programs.
• Leads and supervises the work of the district Coordinators of Special Education, Speech and Language Pathologists, School Counselors, School Psychologists, School Social Workers, and School Health Services.
• Responsible for the recruitment, screening, hiring, training, and assigning of special education personnel; supervises and evaluates special education staff members.
• Secures, coordinates, supervises, and evaluates the services of independent consultants and evaluators either hired or contracted by the district.
• Determines the allocation of paraprofessionals to specific school buildings

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. 

Connecticut Special Education Certificate or Related Services Certification; and Connecticut Intermediate Administration or Supervision Certificate

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

A master's degree or higher. 

At least five years of successful teaching in special education or related service. 

These requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Application Procedure:  Apply online at www.wlps.org

Windsor Locks Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice.