Assistant Superintendent - Student Services and Support

Position Type: Administrative/Assistant Superintendent - Student Services and Support Date Posted: 11/15/2024 Location: Student Services & Family Engagement Additional Information: Show/Hide Job Title: Assistant Superintendent for Student Services and Support Wage/Hour Status: Exempt/At-Will Reports To: Superintendent Pay Grade/Days: 109/226 days Dept/School: Administration Bldg. Date Revised: September 2019 Primary Purpose: Oversee and direct the district's student support service programs. Ensures compliance in the areas of discipline management, behavior intervention support and at-risk intervention programs. Oversees the operation and effectiveness of the district's alternative education program and the juvenile justice alternative education program. To provide leadership and management to safety and related district programs. Coordinates and administers the school program of the district within framework of the philosophy and objectives established by the Board policy, consistent with statutes and standards of regulatory agencies, and in accordance with administrative regulations and procedures. Ensures that students are provided with the richest educational experience the district can provide. Qualifications Education/Certification: Master's degree in education, social work, or other appropriate field Texas Mid-Management or appropriate Texas Certification Valid Texas Teaching Certificate Special Knowledge/Skills: Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills with people from all social, educational, and economic backgrounds Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to meet established deadlines Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong investigation and research skills High degree of computer proficiency including the District's Information System, Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint Experience At least five years successful teaching and administrative experience. At least three years of successful principal experience Leadership Skills and Qualities: Ability to develop and set high standards for the emotional and academic success of all students Ability to work effectively with an informed, involved and educated district community Ability to develop mutual trust and respect among stakeholders Ability to build positive relationships and collaborate with diverse groups Ability to provide direction and build leadership capacity among district staff Ability to make and communicate difficult decisions Ability to practice and maintain fiscal responsibility Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner and encourage open dialogue Ability to assess and evaluate the quality of educational programs and services Ability to make effective decisions using sound professional judgment Ability to resolve conflicts in a timely manner with positive results Ability to multi-task, set priorities and meet deadlines Knowledge of student support services and best practices Knowledge of the State Education Code and legislation, and federal laws as they relate to public education and students in Texas public schools Ability to embrace and promote the district's vision Major Responsibilities and Duties: Oversees and ensures compliance in the areas of discipline management, behavior intervention support and at-risk intervention programs Oversees the District's student management program and coordinates the alternative education programs and the juvenile justice alternative education program Serves as the district's designation for discipline appeals Serves as the District's hearing officer for Level I and Level II complaints, as assigned Investigates complaints of bullying and ensures proper protocols are implemented and reports are made in a timely manner Oversees the District's counseling program Ensures proper discipline coding in PEIMS Responsible for implementing a comprehensive social-emotional learning program Establish, model, and communicate a positive departmental and districtwide climate for students, staff, and parents Serves as a member of various community and education advisory committees and boards as assigned by the Superintendent Ensures the collection, preparation and maintenance of complete and accurate records as required by administrative regulation, district policy, state and federal agencies Ensures all assigned fiscal resources meet student and staff needs in accordance with district policy as well as state and federal laws and regulations Interprets state law and district policy in all areas as requested or needed Studies legislation and court decisions to assess trends Implement the policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule and local board policy; offer constructive suggestions to ensure the policies and regulations support the teaching/learning process Keep informed about current trends and practices in the various subject matter fields and disseminate professional information and materials to assigned school staff Oversees compliance and operations of all areas assigned to the Student Services division Conduct an orientation program annually for new school administrators Ensures district compliance with all legal policy related to safety and security Oversees the District's comprehensive safety and security program including emergency operations plans Identifies areas of improvement for safety and security and makes plans to remediate concerns as quickly as possible Meets with the Chief of Police monthly to collaborate on issues impact school safety Works closely with the Chief of Police to ensure threat assessment training for campus principals and ensures each campus uses the threat assessment process to address student needs regarding threats to safety Implements a cohesive behavior management program, including ongoing professional development for teachers and other staff members Partners with the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction to facilitate the School Health Advisory Council Provides oversight of the District's nursing program Facilitate the District Safety and Security Committee, ensuring compliance with legal policy and including local emergency response and crisis planning officials Respond appropriately to situations that could impair the teaching/learning process or could threaten safety and the well-being of students and staff Secure consultants, specialists and other community resources to assist principals and supervised instructional staff in attaining objectives Demonstrates awareness of school/community needs and initiates activities to meet those identifies needs Negotiates business related contracts, leases, Interlocal agreements and memoranda of understanding Assume responsibility for providing professional development and support to administrators and other staff members to ensure successful implementation of the Student Code of Conduct Facilitate the operation of assigned district programs and initiatives as assigned Consults legal counsel to ensure that policies comply with federal and state law Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent Supervisory Responsibilities: Administrative Assistant and Director of Student Services Working Conditions: Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Some out-of-district travel, frequent extended days and operation of a non-commercial vehicle. Use of Dell and Macintosh computers and related technology. Administrative office environment, high pressure, fast pace, multiple deadlines, people intensive, frequent public contact. Professional Conduct Actively engage in professional development. Conduct oneself in a professional, ethical manner, in accordance with generally accepted community standards and ethics. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Standard physical activity such as periodic standing, walking, sitting, basic motor skills to access computer files for information or simple data entry. Occasional travel along with frequent prolonged and irregular hours. Mental Demands Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate campus functions; maintain emotional control under stress. Physical and mental demands do not expose employee to physically unpleasant or hazardous conditions. Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable. Non Discrimination Statement The Waco Independent School District is an equal opportunity educational provider and employer who does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information or non-proficiency in English language skills in educational programs or activities that it operates or in employment matters. The District is required by Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Americans with Disabilities Act; and school board policy not to discriminate in such a manner. For information about your rights or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title IX, please email titleixcoordinatorwacoisd.org or contact Waco ISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at 254-755-9410 or Assistant Superintendent for Student Services and Support at 254-755-9417. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title VI and Title VII, as amended, contact the Waco ISD Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources at 254-755-9410. For information or complaints regarding compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, contact Waco ISD Special Education Executive Director at 254-755-9569 or write to P.O. Box 27, Waco, TX, 76703.