Job Description
ABOUT OUR DISTRICT: The Syracuse City School District is undergoing a new phase of innovation and transformation with the goal of ensuring that all students graduate high school with the skills needed to be ready for college and career. For Syracuse, all means all. The School Board and Syracuse community have charged the Superintendent with improving student achievement, and she is seeking a dedicated and diverse team of educators to partner with her in moving the district toward its goals. The Syracuse City School District represents 35 schools and programs, including 6 high schools, 6 middle schools, 6 K-8 schools, 13 elementary schools, and 4 alternative education programs, serving approximately 19,000 students Pre-K-12. Of these students, 82.3% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, 22% are served by the Office of Special Education, and 83% are students of color. JOB OVERVIEW: The Deputy Chief of Student Support Services answers directly to the Syracuse City School District Chief of Student Support Services. The Deputy Chief helps oversee the work of the Student Support Services department, and together they are responsible for the planning, development, organization, management implementation and supervision of all aspects of student support programs, Special Education, Multilingual and Cultural Education, Adult Education, Mental Health, Restorative Discipline, Diversity, Equity and Belonging, and Special Programs, and initiatives of the district in accordance with Board of Education policies and applicable federal and state laws and regulations. WHO WE WANT: Successful SCSD employees are passionately committed to urban education and all in for Syracuse students. They Believe strongly that all students can learn at high levels; Demonstrate commitment to serving urban students, schools or communities, and to closing the achievement gap; <