Position Type: Administration/Assistant Superintendent
Date Posted: 7/15/2025
Location: Administration Center - Allentown, PA
Assistant Superintendent, Student Services
Salary: $160,000-$180,000 Qualifications: - Master's degree in Education Administration or related field required from an accredited college or university.
- Valid Pennsylvania Superintendent Letter of Eligibility or ability to obtain.
- Valid administrative certification or eligibility for certification in Pennsylvania.
- 5+ years of administrative experience in K-12 education, preferably in a central office or student services role.
- Demonstrated leadership in student support services, including Special Education, Counseling, Health Services, School Psychology, Social Work, and Dropout Prevention.
- Experience working in an urban school district is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of: federal and state regulations; funding; and current trends and practices related to student services.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
- Such additional or alternative qualifications as the School Board or Superintendent may determine appropriate and acceptable.
Summary: Under the direction of the Superintendent, the Assistant Superintendent, Student Services provides vision and leadership for the coordination of resources to support and enhance student learning. This includes oversight of programs, policies, operations, and procedures related to Student Services, including Special Education, Counseling, Health Services, School Psychology, Social Work, Dropout Prevention, and other systems of support. The position works collaboratively with families, community agencies, and internal departments to ensure equitable access to services and compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, as well as district adopted policies and procedures.
Representative Duties: - Assists the Superintendent in achieving district objectives and carrying out policies established by the Board of Directors.
- Provides leadership and supervision of programs and personnel assigned to meet the special and alternative needs of students.
- Plans, directs, and reviews the activities and operations related to student programs and services, including Special Education, Counseling, Health Services, School Psychology, Social Work, and Dropout Prevention.
- Collaborates with the Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning to coordinate the development and implementation of the district's Response-to-Intervention (RTI) process.
- Develops and implements strategic plans for student programs and services aligned with the district's mission and vision.
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to student services.
- Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of student programs and services.
- Develops partnerships with families, community agencies, and external organizations to support student development.
- Supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned staff; provides leadership and direction for programs under their supervision.
- Prepares and submits required reports and documentation to state and federal agencies.
- Participates in district leadership teams and collaborates with other departments to support student success.
- Serves as an articulate, informed spokesperson for student services at both formal and informal engagements.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.
Rquired Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of student support services in K-12 education.
- Federal and state laws and regulations related to Special Education, Section 504, and student wellness.
- Effective leadership and supervisory practices.
- Crisis intervention and behavioral support strategies.
- Culturally responsive practices and equity frameworks.
- Data analysis and program evaluation methods.
- Assist in development, implementation, and monitoring of budgets related to all areas of responsibility.
Ability to:
- Plan, organize, and coordinate activities of a broad range of student programs and services.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with diverse stakeholders.
- Collaborate across departments and with external partners.
- Analyze complex situations and develop effective solutions.
- Supervise, motivate, train personnel, and evaluate staff performance.
- Assure that student programs and services are carried out in compliance with local, federal, and state requirements.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Work with parents, advocates, and legal entities to facilitate due process rights that apply to disagreements between parents and the district.
- Foster an environment where all individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow, while continuously striving for improvement.
Attachment(s):
- Assistant Superintendent, Student Services.pdf
