Job Details
| Region: | 13 |
| School District/Employer: | Dripping Springs ISD |
| District Category/Employer: | Central Office, |
| Position: | Director, |
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| Job Title: | Director of Student Services |
| School: | Central Office |
| Campus Description: | Learning & Innovation Department |
| Date Posted: | 4/5/2025 |
| Deadline: | Until Filled |
| Openings: | 1 |
| Commitment: | Full Time |
| Description/Notes: | MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Student Discipline Management Manage the district’s admissions, transfer, discipline, and residency process. Coordinate the district-wide anti-bullying character education program and student mentor program. Provide staff development for classroom management and restorative practices. Serve on behavior threat assessment team. Coordinate response to the anonymous tip line in the area of responsibility. Review, update, and publish the Student Code of Conduct and student handbook. Assist campus administrators with fair and consistent administration of discipline policies and discretionary disciplinary alternative education program (DAEP) placements. Monitor discipline trends and work with campus administrators to develop campus discipline improvement plans to address student needs in the areas of attendance and discipline. Address parent concerns related to discipline and campus administrative decisions. Conduct thorough, impartial investigations. Develop and present training to campus administrators regarding student discipline and Texas Education Code Chapter 37. Serve as the district Title IX Coordinator. Community Relations Develop and maintain programs that work to strengthen home/school connections. Work with community agencies to support positive behavioral choices for students and positive consequences. Support parent referrals to outside agencies for assistance. Student Attendance Work with campus administrators to recognize attendance trends and concerns. Ensure timely notifications to parents regarding concerns with student attendance. Support campus administrators and parents in following truancy laws. Administration Develop and complete cross-functional collaborative teams to identify and create systems, as needed, to support effective and efficient campus and district operations. Mentor assistant principals across the district. Coordinate development of and maintain up-to-date information for district handbooks, policies, procedures, and guidelines, in areas of responsibility as assigned. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including auditable accounting records. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of assigned staff. 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, twisting Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds) Environment: Occasional districtwide and statewide travel Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. |
| Qualifications: | QUALIFICATIONS Education/Certification: Master’s degree in educational administration from an accredited college or university Valid Texas Principal certification or equivalent 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 The ideal candidate will be: a creative visionary who is passionately focused on effecting change and has the ability to merge data and fact with intuition, imagination, and innovation in an effort to realize the possibilities rather than be content with the probabilities; a dedicated professional who creates a supportive environment by modeling and expecting accountability and responsibility; who exemplifies ethics; who accepts and values the differences of others, and who has a sense of human wisdom, courage and compassion; an effective communicator with exceptional public relations and interpersonal skills, who is open minded and perceptive to the needs and expectations of the students, campus and district staff, parents, and members of the community, and who, through the art of collaboration and creative problem solving, cultivates cohesiveness; an inspiring catalyst who motivates and empowers others to become leaders and risk takers, and who acknowledges the expertise, celebrates the successes, and honors the lives of others; and a life-long learner who perpetuates self-motivated learning, and resourcefully and effectively seeks dynamic change with continuous monitoring, evaluating, and Experience: Five years of experience as an educator administrator |
| Salary Range: | $109,165 to $138,120 Per Year |
| Benefits: | Full benefits package including group health insurance options with HSA or HRA, and additional options for dental, vision, cancer, disability, AD&D, hospital indemnity, critical illness, emergency transportation, and identity theft. See "DSISD Employees" at https://www.dsisdtx.us/o/dsisd/page/salary-and-benefits |
| How To Apply: | We would love to see your application. Apply Today! https://dsisdtx.schoolspring.com/ |
Contact Person:
| Name: | Andrea Dring |
| Email: | andrea.dring@dsisdtx.us |
| Address: | P.O. Box 479 |
| City: | Dripping Springs |
| State: | TX |
| Zip: | 78620-0479 |
| Phone: | (830) 832-5367 |
| Fax: | (512) 858-3099 |