Job Details

Director of School and Student Services

Exemption Status: Administrative

Reports to: Superintendent

Terms of employment: 226 Days

Dept./School: Central Admin Office

Primary Purpose

Oversee district efforts in the areas of discipline management, student attendance, transfer process, and district events. Assist with hearing and resolving student and parent complaints. Responsible for the overall management, strategic planning, development, evaluation and implementation of the district's safety and security program. Oversee mitigation, prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery phases of emergency management.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification: Master's degree in educational administration

Valid Texas Principal certification or equivalent (preferred)

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies related to student discipline and attendance

Knowledge of positive discipline support programs

Ability to disseminate information to individuals and groups

Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and laws

Ability to deliver effective training to a variety of audiences

Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to mediate, problem solve, and resolve conflict

Knowledge of emergency operations planning

Ability to work within the county emergency operations center as applicable

Strong public information, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience: Three years Educator administrator experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Student Discipline Management

1. Manage the district's admissions, transfer, discipline, and residency process.
2. Assist with the districtwide anti-bullying and character education programs.
3. Review, update, and publish the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.
4. Assist campus administrators with fair and consistent administration of discipline policies and discretionary disciplinary alternative education program (DAEP) placements.
5. Monitor discipline trends and work with the campus administrators to develop campus discipline improvement plans to address student needs in the areas of attendance and discipline.
6. Address parent concerns related to discipline and campus administrative decisions.
7. Conduct thorough, impartial investigations.
8. Develop and present training to campus administrators regarding student discipline and Texas Education Code Chapter 37.

Community Relations

1. Develop and maintain programs that work to strengthen home/school connections.
2. Work with community agencies to support positive behavioral choices for students and positive consequences.
3. Support parent referrals to outside agencies for assistance.
4. Coordinate district events.

Student Attendance

1. Work with campus administrators to recognize attendance trends and concerns.
2. Ensure timely notification to parents regarding concerns with student attendance.
3. Support campus administrators and parents in following truancy laws.

Safety and Security

1. Provide leadership for the development, planning, and implementation of the districtwide school safety and security program.
2. Responsible for district safety, emergency management, NIMS, and ICS, training of administrators, staff, and volunteers.
3. Develop and provide guidance to campuses and other facilities for emergency procedure drills. Plan and coordinate drills with all instructional and noninstructional facilities to ensure readiness when needed.
4. Oversee the annual review of the district emergency management plan using data, state guidance, and stakeholder feedback to assess effectiveness and make recommendations for improvement.
5. Inform campus leaders of the status of campus preparedness and planning for weather related or unexpected emergencies. Monitor weather and approaching storms and make recommendations if the weather is likely to alter campus class schedules or affect campus events.
6. Plan agendas and serves as chair for the school safety and security committee.
7. Collaborate with the school resource officers to maintain a safe environment conductive to learning.

Policy, Reports, and Law

1. Oversee development, maintenance, and implementation of the district's multi-hazard emergency operations plan; ensure campus plans are up-to-date and in compliance with the latest standards in emergency response.
2. Implement federal and state laws and regulations, local board policy, and insurance regulations and ensure compliance.
3. Stay abreast of local, state, and federal public policy changes that could impact the district.
4. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including auditable accounting records.
5. Ensure that established goals and expectations related to student discipline, student attendance, district safety, and security are communicated clearly, consistently, and in a timely manner to all appropriate stakeholders.
6. Prepare and deliver written and oral presentations to the board, staff and community, as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None*

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; frequent districtwide travel; occasional statewide travel and out-of-state travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress