Director of Student Services & Special Education - Vacancy ID: 254768

Director of Student Services & Special Education

Section 504 Coordinator & Title IX Coordinator

Plymouth Joint School District
Start Date: July 1, 2026 (or as determined)
Position Type: Full-Time, 260 Days
Reports To: Superintendent

Position Summary

The Plymouth Joint School District is seeking a highly qualified and student-centered Director of Student Services & Special Education to provide strategic leadership and oversight of all special education, pupil services, Multilingual Learner (ML/ELL), and school nursing programs. This position ensures compliance with IDEA, Section 504, Title IX, and Wisconsin state regulations while promoting inclusive, equitable, and high-quality educational services for all students.

The Director serves as the district’s Section 504 Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator and is a key member of the Administrative Leadership Team.

 

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Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of all special education and pupil services programs (PK–12)
  
  

• Ensure compliance with IDEA, Wisconsin Chapter 115, PI 11, Section 504, and Title IX
  
  

• Supervise and evaluate special education and pupil services staff
  
  

• Oversee referral, evaluation, placement, and service delivery systems
  
  

• Manage department budget, staffing plans, and state/federal reporting
  
  

• Coordinate Child Find and related compliance requirements
  
  

• Participate in due process hearings and legal matters as needed
  
  

• Collaborate with administrators, families, and community agencies
  
  

• Provide professional development aligned to district initiatives
  
  

 

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Qualifications

Required:

• Valid Wisconsin DPI License: 5080 – Director of Special Education and Pupil Services
  
  

• Master’s Degree in Educational Administration or related field
  
  

• Minimum five years successful experience in education and/or pupil services
  
  

• Strong knowledge of IDEA, Section 504, Title IX, and Wisconsin special education law
  
  

• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and organizational skills
  
  

Preferred:

• Administrative experience
  
  

• Experience with budgeting and grant management

Plymouth Joint School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, handicap, age, race, color or national origin in the education programs or activities it operates and in employment.

 

 

The Plymouth Joint School District is a public K-12 school district in Sheboygan County, located in east-central Wisconsin. Plymouth epitomizes small-town charm and offers year-round recreation and family fun. Our district has three neighborhood Elementary Schools: Fairview, Horizon, and Parkview (K-4); Riverview Middle School (5-8); and Plymouth High School (9-12). PHS, Fairview and Parkview received significant upgrades in 2019-20, specifically at PHS: new cafeteria, modernized science classrooms, a 41,255-square-foot multi-purpose facility, and a state-of-the-art fitness center. PHS also boasts a $1.2 million Food Science & Agriculture Center and the LTC-Plymouth Science & Technology Center. Our schools serve about 2,100 students, just the right size to offer individual attention and a wealth of opportunities. 

 

We value comprehensive education (with rigorous core classes and a robust range of electives), extracurriculars, innovation & collaboration, and the wellness of our students, staff and community. Our mission is to encourage everyone to see and be his/her personal best through successful learning experiences. We seek to employ caring individuals who want to guide students by sharing expert knowledge and building meaningful relationships. 

 

Extra-curricular coaching and advising opportunities are available.  See http://www.plymouth.k12.wi.us/Schools/DIS/employ.html for more details