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 – including students who fall behind or have been considered “hard to serve” for a host of reasons. The School Board and Syracuse community have charged the Superintendent with improving student achievement, and he is seeking a dedicated and diverse team of school leaders and teachers to partner with him in moving the district toward its goals. The Syracuse City School District represents 34 schools and 4 alternative education programs, serving 19,000+ students Pre-K-12 of whom 77% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, 22% are served by the Office of Special Education and 78% 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, and together they are responsible for the planning, development, organization, management implementation and supervision of all aspects of student support programs, Special Education, ENL, 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;
- Demonstrate willingness to put the interests of students above all others;
- Actively contribute to a culture of high expectations in schools and the district;
- Adapt seamlessly to the complexities of the urban school environment; and
- Follow current trends in education policy and research.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
Reporting to the Chief of Student Support Services, the Deputy Chief will:
- Assist the Chief with ensuring the supervision and evaluation of student support services staff, including the Directors within Student Support Services, Assistant Directors of Student Support Services, Coordinators within Student Support Services, school social workers, school psychologists and related services.
- Ensure compliance with district, state, and federal laws and regulations regarding student support services.
- Ensure coordination and facilitation of cooperative efforts between the school district and various community agencies.
- Helps oversee the administration of the student office of restorative discipline office and coordinate academic and behavioral supports for all students out of school due to disciplinary outcomes.
- Oversee the recruitment and training of student support personnel in collaboration with the Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services.
- Plan, administer and control budgets, maintain financial records and produce financial reports with the Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services.
- Helps set a vision for the Student Support Services team and ensure that the vision is carried out.
- Support Special Education and ENL, Bilingual Education, World Languages, and Native American education Programming in SCSD.
- Collaborate with Special Programs to support grant-funded projects and initiatives that advance opportunities for students and staff in SCSD.
- Support Ombuds and DASA investigations and work to improve climate and culture for students.
POSITION HOURS:
- This is a 12-month administrative position.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- NYS School District Leader (SDL) or School District Administrator (SDA) Certification.
- Master's degree in mathematics education or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in leadership.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in education.
SALARY/SALARY RANGE:
- Competitive salary and benefits within the range of $178,448 188,181 (2025-2026). Refer to the District’s Unit 3 Benefits Handbook for Unrepresented Administrators for additional information.
This position is a supervisory Superintendent’s appointment. As such, it is not a probationary appointment and may be terminated at any time. The selected candidate will knowingly waive rights under New York Education Law or Civil Service Law to a permanent appointment or to Section 75 rights under Civil Service Law. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of the district’s hiring requirements, including fingerprinting clearances.
