Assistant Director of Pupil Services

Applitrack; Myerstown (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Lebanon County School District seeks an Assistant Director of Pupil Services to partner with the Director of Pupil Services. The role focuses on strengthening programs and services for students, with a strong emphasis on special education alongside other pupil services such as gifted education, psychological services, and school counseling.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in education or related field and PA admin certification, plus at least five years of public education

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education, special education, pupil/student services, or educational leadership.
• Experience supervising or evaluating staff in a public education setting.
• Ability to design and lead professional learning for staff.
• Strong data use to evaluate outcomes and improve systems.
• Commitment to partnerships with families and community agencies.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Director of Pupil Services to strengthen programs and services.
• Support students across the district with emphasis on special education.
• Supervise, coach, communicate with staff, families, and community partners.
• Lead professional learning and build staff capacity district-wide.
• Use student and program data to evaluate outcomes and improve systems.

Education

Master's degree in education or related field

Pennsylvania administrative certificate / PDE credential

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Eastern Lebanon County School District

Description:
Eastern Lebanon County School District (ELCO) is seeking a student-centered, collaborative, and knowledgeable Assistant Director of Pupil Services to partner with the Director of Pupil Services in strengthening programs and services that support students across the District. This district-level leadership position has a strong focus on special education while also supporting the broader work of Pupil Services, including gifted education, psychological services, school counseling, social work, health services, attendance and educational stability, alternative education, and other assigned student-support programs. The successful candidate will combine strong technical knowledge with sound judgment, relationshipbuilding, clear communication, accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Minimum Requirements:
Master's degree in education, special education, pupil/student services, or educational leadership.

Valid Pennsylvania Principal PK-12 administrative certificate, Superintendent Letter of Eligibility, or another Pennsylvania credential that PDE determines is appropriate for the duties assigned to this position.

Minimum of five years of successful professional experience in public education, including substantial experience supporting students with disabilities and/or pupil services programs.

Demonstrated knowledge of federal and Pennsylvania requirements governing special education and student services, including IDEA/Chapter 14, Section 504, McKinney Vento, etc.

Demonstrated ability to supervise, coach, communicate with, and build productive relationships among staff, administrators, families, and outside community partners.

Current Pennsylvania school employment clearances and required trainings.

Certification in:

Pennsylvania Supervisor of Special Education PK-12 and/or Supervisor of Pupil Personnel Services PK-12 certification.

Administrative or supervisory experience in special education, pupil services, or a comparable district-level role.

Experience supervising or evaluating professional and support staff.

Experience with special education compliance monitoring, IEP facilitation, dispute resolution, out-of-district placements, ESY, transition services, and/or state reporting.

Experience designing and leading professional learning and building staff capacity.

Experience using student and program data to evaluate outcomes and improve systems.

Experience developing productive family and community partnerships and coordinating services across multiple community agencies.

Clearances:

• All required clearances must be compliant with the Pennsylvania Department of Education's mandated criteria for hire, including:
  • Current Act 34, 151, and 144

Application Procedure and Deadlines:

• This positions will remain open until October 12,2026.

Questions:
Questions may be directed to Human Resources, Eastern Lebanon County School District, 180 Elco Drive, Myerstown, PA 17067, or email [e-mail] .
The ELCO School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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