Director 1 of Discipline Chief of Schools Office

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Discipline is responsible for ensuring the smooth and effective administration of student behavior management policies and procedures. This role involves maintaining and updating the Student Code of Conduct, policy guidelines, and the Student Handbook to align with current regulations and best practices. The Director of Discipline will also oversee the management of bullying resources and collaborate with school administration to clarify policy and process as needed. This position requires an in-depth understanding of educational laws, district policies, and student behavior management strategies.
 

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1.    Policy and Legal Requirements
•    Maintain Student Code of Conduct. Update annually to ensure compliance withchanging policy and best practices.
•    Update MOU with JJAEP annually.
•    Update local policies, procedures, and regulations in collaboration with other District Leaders.
•    Maintain relevant portions of the Student Handbook.
•    Update bullying resources to reflect the latest changes in policies, procedures, and legal requirements, providing students, parents, and staff with clear and accurate information.

2.    Training and Support
•    Provide clear communication and clarification on disciplinary policies and processes for students, parents, and staff as necessary.
•    Conduct training for school administrators and staff on Chapter 37 (Discipline Management) of the Texas Education Code to ensure compliance with state regulations and best practices in behavior management.
•    Support district PBIS initiatives through training and collaboration with other departments.
 

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES CONTINUED

3.    Supervision
•    Manage CTM team to ensure implementation of Student Code of Conduct.
•    Provide collaborative leadership to campus behavior coordinators to ensure seamless implementation of the SCOC.

4.    Communication and Collaboration
•    Collaborate with other Directors and District Leaders to achieve goals and implement best practices in different areas, such as: threat assessments, bullying, PBIS, special education, etc....
 

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; master's degree preferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 3 years of proven experience in a campus leadership role. At least 3 years of experience as a classroom teacher.

SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATION

Texas Principal Certification Required
Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans. Demonstrated track record of successfully leading and managing teams, fostering a high-performance culture. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Proven ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives that drive organizational growth and impact. Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with the capacity to navigate complex challenges. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Knowledge of relevant industry regulations, compliance standards, and best practices.
Ability to adapt to change and lead teams through organizational transitions. Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and practices.
Strong ethical standards and integrity in decision-making.
 

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides strategic direction and develops long-range plans which impact multiple departments or divisions. Using in-depth knowledge of multiple disciplines, identifies and evaluates high-impact issues, and provides strategy and direction to a major functional area or multiple departments. Establishes programs and policies, and ensures integration of operational objectives across multiple, major departments, program areas and possibly district- wide.

WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT

Work is non-standardized and widely varied, involving many complex and significant variables including significant time spent planning, evaluating complex solutions and issues, and negotiating outcomes. Strong analytic ability and inductive thinking are frequently required to devise new approaches to situations where previously accepted solutions have proven inadequate. Position regularly makes recommendations to management on areas of significance to the division. Supervision received typically consists of providing periodic coaching, advice and feedback.BUDGET AUTHORITY
Participates in a group plan and/or budget development.

BUDGET AUTHORITY

Participates in a group plan and/or budget development.

PROBLEM SOLVING

Decisions are made with greater freedom and discretion, including recommendations that are subject to approval on matters that may affect multiple departments across HISD. Job is frequently expected to recommend new solutions to problems, to improve existing methods/procedures/services and generate new ideas.  May also review decisions made by other individuals on more routine matters.

IMPACT OF DECISIONS

Decisions have considerable impact to multiple divisions or the district causing risks or improvements to relationships, significant efficiencies or delays in operations, and/or significant financial gains or expenses. Errors are serious and difficult to discover, normally involve decisions not subject to detailed review and will result in excessive costs and/or significant project delays.

COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONS

Negotiate and influence - interprets department strategies and services, resolves conflicts, influences outcomes on matters of significance for the division, conducts final negotiations and coordinates approvals/decision making below the executive level. Interactions are typically with customers and Top Management.

CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS

Negotiate and influence - interprets department strategies and services, resolves conflicts, influences outcomes on matters of significance for the division, conducts final negotiations and coordinates approvals/decision making below the executive level. Interactions are typically with customers and Top Management.

WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements.
Ability to carry and/or lift less than 15 pounds.