Director of Student Services

School Administrative Unit 74; Barrington (NH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Barrington School District is seeking a Director of Student Services to lead a comprehensive student services delivery system for Barrington youth across pre-school to high school, including extended programs.

The role requires coordinating ESOL, special education, and out-of-district placements, and providing leadership with the Administrative Team while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and reporting to the School Board.

Qualifications

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a delivery system for student services, including pre-school to high school programs and extended services.
• Provide leadership and coordination for ESOL, special education, and out-of-district placements.
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations and provide staff development and district reporting.

Education

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Director of Student Services

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Job Details

Job ID: 5886832

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Oct 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

The Barrington School District is seeking a

Director of Student Services

GOAL:

The Director of Student Services’ primary responsibility shall be to develop and maintain a delivery system of services, which shall adequately provide for the student services of the youth of the Barrington School District. This system shall include appropriate pre-school, elementary, middle school, and high school programs as well as extended programs, which may be appropriate, and in the educational interests of the students.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for leadership and creativity in the development and maintenance of the following program areas:
  • ESOL services
  • Home Education instruction
  • Home tutoring
  • Special Education
  • Out of District Placements
  • High School Students
  • Title IX
• Keeps abreast of research findings and current trends and makes such information available to the staff, School Board, and public as appropriate
• Works cooperatively with Building Principals to ensure the efficient and effective articulation between special education programs and personnel and regular education programs and personnel
• Remains well-informed about existing services, programs, and activities external to the system which may be utilized efficiently and effectively to meet student needs
• Serves as a member of the Administrative Team
• Provides leadership in the development and implementation of staff development activities designed to improve instruction and the delivery of services; serves as a member of the District’s Professional Development Team
• Provides for School District compliance with federal and state laws and regulations relative to program services
• Provides leadership and coordination for the placement of students in extended year and out-of-district placements as appropriate
• Works with the District’s high school(s) of record AND HIGH SCHOOL OF CHOICE special education staff to provide for appropriate programming for high school students with special needs
• Serves as an advocate for children, promoting new programs and service(s), which will address unmet needs
• Serves as a liaison between the Barrington School District and the three high schools,that serve Barrington students.
• Represents the interests of the Barrington School District in courts of law when required in actions involving Barrington students
• Participates in School Board meetings and other public meetings when requested
• Works cooperatively with other local and regional agencies, which may have an interest in and/or may provide services to address the special needs of children of the School District
• Prepares annual reports of student services programs, achievements, and needs as necessary
• Apprises the staff, School Board, parents, and public of special needs programs, achievements and needs, and acts in a public relations capacity as is necessary and appropriate

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Administration > Special Education Director

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Brigid Connelly
• 572 Calef Highway
• Barrington, New Hampshire 03825-5620
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]