Waco ISD - Assistant Superintendent for Student Services and Support

Job Details

Region: 12
School District/Employer: Waco ISD
District Category/Employer: Central Office,
Position: Assistant Superintendent,
Assignment Level: Level
  • Alternative School
  • Early Childhood
  • Elementary
  • High School
  • Middle School
Area
  • Student Services
Job Title: Assistant Superintendent for Student Services and Support
School: Waco ISD
Campus Description:
Date Posted: 11/15/2024
Deadline: Until Filled
Openings: 1
Commitment: Full Time
Description/Notes: 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 the 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 of 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 that 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 identified 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 titleixcoordinator@wacoisd.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.
Salary Range: 226 Days
$125,997-$173-995
Benefits: https://www.wacoisd.org/departments/benefits-risk-management-leave/overview
How To Apply: https://www.applitrack.com/wacoisd/onlineapp/_application.aspx?posJobCodes=2301&posFirstChoice=Administrative&posSpecialty=Assistant%20Superintendent%20-%20Student%20Services%20and%20Support

Contact Person:

Name: Daniel Lopez
Email: daniel.lopez@wacoisd.org
Address: P.O. Box 27
City: Waco
State: TX
Zip: 76703-0027
Phone: (254) 777-5881
Fax: (254) 755-9690