What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Student Assignment position at Wichita Falls Independent School District?
Job Title: Director of Student Assignment
Reports to: Executive Director of School Administration
Dept./School: Ed Center
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Pay Grade: Business 6/240 Days
Date Revised: 4/15/25
Primary Purpose:
Coordinate, communicate, and maintain the placement of students in accordance with District policy.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Valid Texas Teaching Certificate - Preferred
Bachelors Degree from an accredited university
Master’s Degree (Major Course of Study – Education: School Administration or equivalent) - Preferred
Supervisor or Mid-Management certification -Preferred
Special Knowledge /Skills:
Knowledge of Texas Education Code
Knowledge of Local Policy FDB / FNG
Knowledge of computer and District software applications
Knowledge of Texas Attendance Codes and Procedures
Ability to support at-risk students and families
Knowledge of McKinney-Vento Legal and Associated Procedures
Knowledge of pupil-to-teacher ratios and class size mandates
Ability to resolve conflicts
Strong organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience:
Three years of teaching experience or other school administration role preferred
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Assist in the school closure/consolidation process - student assignment/transfers
- Assist in the new campus opening process - student assignment/transfers
- Find Your School - updates and changes
- Student Services Pages on District Website
- Enrollment Reporting/Tracking
- Provide training in areas of responsibility as needed
- Supervise and evaluate assigned district staff
- Monitor truancy rates and seek to employ strategies to reduce truancy rates
- Transfers - Chair Transfer Committee
- School Assignment Notification Letters to Families
- Oversee Transfer Revocations
- Assist Transportation Department with Route Development
- Assist Campuses and Families with Infosnap
- Track Enrollment/Overflow Elementary Campuses
- Pre-K Enrollment and Eligibility
- Assist in Assignment of SPED students to Centralized Programs
- Address Verification and Enrollment Coding - Liaison with the City to establish new addresses in the district
- Be informed of administrative procedures, policy and regulations in area of responsibility.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal law.
- Demonstrate skill in anticipating, managing and resolving conflicts – non-employee grievances
- Conduct Investigations and resolve TEA, Title IX, and OCR complaints
- Maintain records of Bullying Investigations
- Develop and implement effective communication between schools and the community.
- Pursue professional development opportunities
- Exercise judgement in matters not covered by board policy
- Other duties as assigned
- Regular Attendance
Supervisory Duties:
Student Services staff members
Equipment Used:
Computer and printer, Telephone, Calculator, Copy machine
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent district-wide and state-wide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
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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.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex, (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice.
The district Title IX Coordinator is Dayna Hardaway, Director of HR, 1104 Broad St., Wichita Falls, TX 76307 940-235-1029
Questions regarding posted positions should be addressed to Human Resources 940-235-1012.
Salary : $82,039 - $107,945
