The Chief Officer of Student Support Services is responsible for assisting the Superintendent in the development and implementation of a framework designed to integrate quality, multicultural focused efforts to support a system of inclusive excellence; working collaboratively with various departments and divisions in the district to recruit qualified, diverse candidates for various positions; leading and assisting with the development and expansion of alternative pathways for student success; and connecting students, families, and staff with systems of support tailored to individual needs.

Department Supervision/Responsibilities

• Adult Education and Community Education

• Counseling Services

• Office of Student and Family Support

• Berkeley County School District Teacher Forum

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

• Student attendance improvement, dropout reduction, and homeless student efforts

• Liaison to Department of Social Services, Department of Juvenile Justice and Berkeley County Mental Health