768: Director of Student Services

Located in Oregon’s beautiful Umpqua Valley, Roseburg Schools serves 5,300 students across 11 schools with a strong community commitment to student success. We’re seeking a compassionate, strategic leader to guide a comprehensive portfolio of student support programs—including special education, 504, ELL, TAG, Indian Education, behavior supports, alternative education, and prevention/intervention services.

Our ideal candidate brings expertise in special education administration, deep knowledge of state and federal law, and the ability to lead diverse teams while building strong relationships with principals, families, and community partners. This cabinet-level leader will strengthen systems, ensure compliance, manage grants, and help all students access the general education curriculum and thrive.

Roseburg offers a supportive community, growing academic and career pathways, strong partnerships, and a district-wide commitment to inclusive, equitable practices.

If you’re inspired to lead at a systems level and help shape the future of student services, we invite you to learn more. Director-level experience is preferred; administrative experience in special education is required.
 

Director of Student Services

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The Director oversees a wide range of specialized programs involving instruction, compliance, program development, fiscal oversight, and grant management. The position requires deep knowledge of laws, policies, and regulations governing special and student services, as well as strong collaboration with principals and district leaders to ensure equitable and effective support for all students.

EDUCATION
 Master’s degree in education
 Valid Oregon administrative license as required by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC)
 Completion of coursework satisfying the requirements of an Oregon Special Education endorsement preferred.

EXPERIENCE
 A minimum of three (3) years of recent successful experience in special education administration in public education.
 A minimum of three (3) years of recent successful experience supervising licensed and classified employees.

QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to:

•  Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of special education laws, including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and related civil rights regulations
•  Provide visionary leadership to guide teams, set goals, allocate resources, and ensure program efficiency
•  Communicate consistently, clearly, and equitably with all departments and stakeholders
•  Develop and manage budgets effectively, maintaining program quality and fiscal responsibility
•  Analyze complex issues, make sound decisions, and implement practical solutions
•  Work effectively under pressure, adapt to changing priorities, and manage multiple tasks
•  Understand assessments (threat, suicide, risk) and evaluations (psychological, behavioral, academic)
•  Maintain accurate records, budgets, and compliance documentation
•  Model visionary leadership at a systems level
•  Communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms
•  Inspire continuous learning and professional growth in others
•  Seek to learn and understand
•  Organize and direct others in accomplishing education goals
•  Work effectively as part of the district’s leadership team