Executive Director of Student Support Services

Gresham-Barlow School District 10J; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 158,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

Gresham-Barlow School District 10J seeks an Executive Director of Student Support Services to lead district-wide special education, health services, tutoring, and transportation programs, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws and district policies. The role oversees Medicaid billing, BSAT processes, and SPRI reporting to create a safe, equitable learning environment for all students.

This 1.0 FTE, 240-day position reports to the Superintendent, with a 2026-27 salary range of $158,332

Qualifications

• Experience in a school setting with increasing responsibilities.
• Ability to manage personnel and programs, and to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of curriculum, education code, and district policies.
• Licenses: valid driver's license and fingerprint clearance.

Responsibilities

• Oversees district programs and compliance with regulations.
• Leads Special Education and related services alignment with district goals.
• Manages budgeting and grants for Student Support Services.
• Collaborates with inter-agency partners and school leadership.
• Directs professional development for staff.

Skills

People management

Program management

Effective communication

Problem solving

Policy knowledge

Job description

Executive Director of Student Support Services

Job Summary: The Executive Director of Student Support Services leads district-wide programming, operations, and regulatory compliance for special education, health and nursing services, tutoring, and specialized transportation. The role ensures strict adherence to state and federal laws, ODE standards, SPRI reporting, and restraint and seclusion protocols. Additionally, the Executive Director oversees Medicaid billing operations, MANDT training, and Behavioral Safety Assessment Teams (BSAT) to maintain a safe, equitable, and compliant learning environment for all students.

Department: Student Support Services Office

Position: 240 days per academic calendar, Probationary Position

FTE: 1.0 FTE

Start Date: November 16, 2026

Compensation: $158,332- $173,013 on the 2026-2027 Salary Schedule plus benefits package. Compensation will be prorated per start date.

Reporting to: Superintendent

This position is not part of a bargaining unit.

Application Deadline: Oct. 19, 2026.

Program Oversight

• Serves as an advisor on Special Education and Section 504 issues
• Supervises the Special Education department to ensure the recruitment, selection, evaluation and training of staff, both licensed and classified, in cooperation with the administrators and staff of the schools
• Implements Special Education services to students by developing, monitoring and evaluating programs
• Oversight of district programs: PBIS/RJ, School Health Services, and Early Childhood Evaluation

District Leadership

• Aligns Special Education department programs with the District's mission and vision
• Serves as a member of the superintendent's cabinet and the Instructional Team

Legal Responsibilities

• Works with school staff to resolve conflicts with parents of Special Education students
• Facilitates the Special Education and Americans with Disabilities programs by representing the district in administrative hearings, complaints, due process proceedings, injunctions, and court proceedings
• Assists in implementation of programs by monitoring legal interpretations that impact the district's Special Education policies

Inter-Agency Work

• Contributes to program effectiveness by implementing, monitoring, maintaining and evaluating inter-agency agreements such as the US Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Oregon Department of Education, and Multnomah Education Service District

Professional Development

• Contributes to program effectiveness by providing on-going staff development to Student Support Services staff
• Ensures planning for, and facilitation of, all job-alike meetings within the department

Budget

• Prepares, monitors and works with the superintendent to adjust the department's budget throughout the annual budget period
• Contributes to fiscal responsibility by authorizing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating revenue from federal, state, county and district resources
• Helps in the supervision and implementation of all state and federal grants which are linked to Special Education
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Job Requirements-Qualifications

• Experience Required: Prior job related experience with increasing levels of responsibilities in school setting
• Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: Skills to manage personnel and programs, communicate effectively and problem solve. Knowledge of curriculum, education code, and district policies. Abilities to sit for prolonged periods, provide direction to others and make independent judgments, recall and maintain records, meet deadlines, communicate with individuals of varied cultural and educational backgrounds, and communicate in oral and written form. Significant physical abilities include reaching/handling/fingering, talking/hearing conversations, near visual acuity/visual accommodation
• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Valid Driver's License and evidence of insurability; Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment.

Gresham-Barlow School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of this district and the board of education that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups in any educational programs, activities or employment. Gresham-Barlow provides equal access to individuals with disabilities.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER