Job description
Job Posting Title
Program Director, Student Support
Agency
265 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Supervisory Organization
Department of Education–Oliver Hodge Education Building
Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)
March 28, 2023
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time
Full time
Job Type
Regular
Compensation
$90,000
Job Description
Everybody needs a job but only extraordinary people work here! The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) is the primary agency charged with overseeing K-12 public education in Oklahoma. Team OSDE is creative and dedicated to making a difference every day in the lives of the school districts and students we support. We work directly with the state’s 500+ school districts and the legislature to ensure that Oklahoma students receive the quality education they deserve. If you are looking for a rewarding career that positively affects the lives of children, you are in the right place! For more about OSDE please visit our website at
www.sde.ok.gov
JOB SUMMARY
The Program Director of Student Support is responsible for overseeing and coordinating programs and services that provide support and assistance to districts by delivering services that promote student academic success and personal development. The program director works closely with their team to identify and address the needs of students and to develop and implement initiatives that help them achieve their goals. To be successful in this role, candidates should have experience developing and managing programs and services, as well as experience analyzing and using data to inform decision-making.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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Master’s degree in school counseling, educational leadership, psychology or student affairs [official transcripts required upon hire];
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10+ years of experience related to leadership and program mental health related services
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Doctorate degree in school psychology, behavioral health, or student affairs;
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Recent school central office administration experience.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
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Develop and maintain programs and services that support academic and personal development of students; Collaborate with districts to identify and address the needs of students, particularly those who may be at risk of not completing their studies; Design and implement strategies to increase student retention, engagement and success;
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Develop and maintain relationships with external partners, such as community organizations, to enhance the resources available to students;
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Collect and analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of student support programs and services to inform future planning; Direct development of long-range goals and objectives related to school based mental health implementation, sociological development and multi-tiered systems of support;
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Coordinate writing of federally required implementation plans; Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations; Prepare grants agenda for agency funding pursuits;
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Provide and present data and information to legislature; Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. Department of Education’s Principles of Effectiveness and Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services’ (ODMHSAS) standards/framework for prevention;
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Assist and consult on fiscal planning, management and accounting tasks as required to utilize all state and federal funds administered through student support in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations;
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Reliable, dependable, and punctual attendance;
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Remain knowledgeable of current trends, best practices, and research in education and school based mental health, preventions services and student affairs.
ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES
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Communication: Leaders must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, to inspire, motivate, and direct their teams.
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Strategic thinking: Leaders must be able to think critically and strategically to develop plans that align with the organization's goals and objectives.
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Decision-making: Leaders must be able to make informed decisions quickly and confidently, even in the face of uncertainty or ambiguity.
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Emotional intelligence: Leaders must be able to understand and manage their own emotions and those of others, to build strong relationships and create a positive work environment.
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Visionary thinking: Leaders must be able to envision the future and inspire others to work towards a common goal.
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Adaptability: Leaders must be able to adapt to changing circumstances and pivot, when necessary, to keep their teams moving forward.
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Accountability: Leaders must be willing to take responsibility for their decisions and actions and hold themselves and others accountable for meeting goals and objectives.
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Coaching and mentoring: Leaders must be able to coach and mentor their teams to help them develop new skills, achieve their potential, and grow within the organization.
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Team building: Leaders must be able to build and manage teams effectively, fostering collaboration, trust, and respect among team members.
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Results orientation: Leaders must be focused on achieving results, and willing to take bold actions to drive progress and success for the organization.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervisors are responsible for overseeing and managing a team of employees to ensure they perform their duties effectively and efficiently. Overall, a supervisor plays a critical role in ensuring the success of their team and the organization as a whole. They must possess strong leadership and communication skills, as well as the ability to manage resources effectively and resolve conflicts.
The key responsibilities include:
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Managing and leading the team: Supervisors are responsible for creating a positive work environment for their team members. They must lead by example and motivate their team to achieve their goals.
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Assigning tasks: Supervisors must assign tasks to team members based on their skills and capabilities. They must ensure that workloads are balanced and that everyone has enough work to do.
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Monitoring performance: Supervisors must monitor the performance of their team members and provide feedback to help them improve. They should recognize and reward good performance and address any issues promptly.
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Providing training and development: Supervisors must provide training and development opportunities to their team members to help them acquire new skills and knowledge.
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Ensuring compliance: Supervisors must ensure that their team members comply with company policies and procedures, as well as local and federal laws and regulations.
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Managing resources: Supervisors must manage the resources available to their team, such as equipment, materials, and supplies. They should ensure that resources are used effectively and efficiently.
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Communicating with management: Supervisors must communicate with upper management to provide updates on team performance and to request resources or support when needed.
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Resolving conflicts: Supervisors must resolve conflicts that arise within the team and between team members and other departments or stakeholders.
TRAVEL
Occasional (up to 10%) in-state/out-of-state travel may be required to conduct, facilitate and/or attend meetings and trainings.
TELEWORK
The position is ineligible for telework.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
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Work is typically performed in a climate-controlled office setting with exposure to moderate noise. While performing the duties of the job, employee is frequently required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires long periods of sitting and daily use of computer and phone. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75% of the time;
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Ability to stand, reach and bend 50% of the time;
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Operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine/printer, office telephone 75% of the time;
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Ascends/descends stairs 25% of the time;
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Communicates with others accurately and effectively 100%;
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Ability to lift to 25 lbs.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
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Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis;
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Successful completion of a pre-employment background check;
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Must possess a US drivers’ license to perform necessary job-related travel.
BENEFITS HIGHLIGHTS
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Generous benefit allowance in addition to salary to off-set insurance costs, more information athttps://www.ebd.ok.gov
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11 Paid Holidays
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15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year
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Compensatory Time for FLSA Exempt and Nonexempt Employees
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Teacher’s Retirement System (TRS) participation with all contributions paid by the employer, more information athttps://www.ok.gov/TRS
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Employee Assistance Program
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Longevity Bonus for years of service
EEO STATEMENT
The Oklahoma Department of Education provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, OSDE complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account. Go to Careers app on WD home screen>Click on 'Find Jobs-Internal State of Oklahoma'.
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