XSEL Director

Posted February 18, 2026 and closes March 4, 2026.

SUMMARY: 

Provides oversight and support of implementation of Tier 3 behavior interventions; provides professional development. Responsible for administration and the safety and welfare of both students and staff. Provides leadership at the local school level in carrying out the goals and objectives of the school district, administers and supervises all the activities and personnel of the school toward the fullest possible development of each student with a focus on social-emotional learning.

 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   

• Develops and monitors a comprehensive therapeutic SEL program/framework with defined behavior competencies and interventions to serve early learners based on the framework currently established.
• Interacts with students to encourage each individual to perform at their highest level.
• Provides assistance to teachers and staff in support of a high quality classroom and student engagement.
• Establishes and maintains procedures for managing pupils’ behavior to achieve an effective learning atmosphere and to maximize instructional time.
• Assists in creating and monitoring the progress of specialized behavior treatment plan for each student.
• Ensures smooth transition of students to and from XSEL and their home school.
• Manages and evaluates behavior technicians, Lead Behavior Interventionist, Bookkeeper. Manages and oversees certified teachers.
• Assigns teachers to classroom and students to classes.
• Ensures the use of formal and informal assessments.
• Prepares the school budget with direct support from the Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Schools.
• Exhibits professional demeanor and behavior.
• Effectively communicates goals and expectations for teachers and behavior technicians in writing and orally.
• Supervises cleanliness, security, and safety of the building.
• Establishes and maintains relations with parents, parent groups, school volunteers and outside agencies.
• Implements School Board policies, administrative directives, and regulations relating to the school.
• Maintains student discipline consistent with school district policies.
• Cooperates with other school principals and officials in student and district inter-school matters.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS
 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Master’s degree in Administration or field of behavior (i.e. ABA, psychology, etc.) and a minimum five years of experience working directly with elementary-aged students required; documented experience working with students with challenging behaviors and experience implementing various behavior models required; or equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:  

Valid SC Teaching License required in one of the following areas:

Elementary Principal (Tier 1, Tier 11)

Elementary Supervisor

School Psychologist

Or

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Or

Psychologist who is an LPHA