Director of Student Services and Curriculum

Indiana Dept Of Education

New Castle, IN

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Certification, Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Budget Management, Customer Support/Service, Educational Administration, Federal Grants, Financial Compliance, Grant Administration/Management, Leadership, Logistics Management, Maintain Compliance, Needs Assessment, Organizational Skills, Special Education, State Laws and Regulations, Student Services, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum
LOCATION
New Castle, IN
POSTED
6 days ago

Why Choose Blue River Valley Schools?

Welcome to Blue River Valley Schools, proud Home of the Vikings! Located in northeast Henry County, about a 30-minute drive from Muncie, Anderson, Pendleton, and Richmond. Our entire district is located on one convenient campus. We serve around 600 K-12 students, alongside our Little Vikings Preschool and Prekindergarten. We are also proud to offer an on-site infant and toddler daycare program through a community partnership, which is available directly to our staff members.

At Blue River Valley, you arent just taking a job. You are joining a tight-knit, collaborative family where you can make a visible impact every single day:

  • The Best of a Small, Rural District: Enjoy a safe, close-knit campus where everyone knows your name. We combine a warm, small-town feel with modern educational resources and robust programs.
  • Small Class Sizes, Big Connections: You have the rare opportunity to build deep, meaningful relationships and give students personalized attention.
  • Our Core Mission: Driven by Cultivating Communities, Growing Expectations, and Empowering Dreams, we focus heavily on fostering academic, social, and emotional growth for lifelong success.
  • Professional Growth & Leadership: We invest in our people. This dual role offers an excellent pathway to expand your leadership skills, mentor others, and shape school culture.
  • A Supportive Culture: Work alongside a caring community and a dedicated staff that truly values your success, your voice, and your professional well-being.

Job Title: Director of Student Services

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the writing, submission, and management of federal grants (including IDEA and Title programs) to maximize district resources.
  • Ensure fiscal compliance and strict budget management for all special education programming and federal allocations.
  • Design, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive Professional Development (PD) plan aligned with district strategic goals and data-identified needs.
  • Act as the Corporation Testing Coordinator (CTC), managing the logistics, security, training, and integrity of all state-mandated and district-wide assessments.
  • Lead the collection, analysis, and reporting of student data to identify achievement gaps and drive district-wide curriculum and intervention decisions.
  • Collaborate with building principals and district leadership to integrate student support services seamlessly into general education environments.
  • Serve as the district's Special Education Director, ensuring strict compliance with IDEA, Section 504, and state regulations while overseeing IEP development and student placements.

Qualifications:

  • Valid Indiana administrative license
  • Master's degree in Educational Leadership, Administration, or related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience; minimum of 2 years of administrative experience; special education teaching experience preferred; district administrative experience preferred.
  • Pass the required Expanded Criminal History Check and Expanded CPS Check

Contract Type: Certified Administration, 220-day administrative contract

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Want more information about Blue River Valley Schools? Contact us today!

www.brv.k12.in.us

765-836-4816

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