District Administrator Pupil Personnel

Job Class Code: 0080

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: District Administrator Pupil Personnel

Responsible to: Superintendent

Basic Function: Provide leadership and direction for continuous improvement for school/district transformation and will lead the transformation of the district

And schools in alignment with District and Board priorities, including but not limited to defining and expanding school autonomy, personalizing teaching and learning, improve the use of data and explore innovative non-traditional pathways for schools. The DPP will work closely with the Superintendent to meet regularly with students, families and other stakeholders to generate ideas and create consensus around innovative strategies. The goal is to help students to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes that society feels will contribute to their development into mature, able and responsible men and women.

GENERALDUTIES/PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Shall demonstrate appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
2. Shall present a positive image of the school district to parents, and convey to them the school district’s genuine concern with the education, growth and development of each student.
3. Shall seek to establish friendly and cooperative partnerships between home and school.
4. Shall work to develop a positive public relationship between the school district and the community.
5. Shall react positively to directives.
6. Shall have the willingness to cooperate with the superintendent, district administrators, principals and staff.
7. Shall maintain the confidentiality, both verbally and in written form, of each student’s educational record.
8. Shall strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
9. Shall take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
10. Shall adhere to the Board of Education’s policies and procedures.
11. Shall adhere to the Kentucky Educational Standards Board’s Code of Ethics.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Shall maintain an accurate census of all children living within the school district.
2. Shall assist all principals and teachers in the matter of attendance.
3. Shall enforce the compulsory attendance law.
4. Shall compile all records and reports relating to attendance and pupil accounting.
5. Shall interpret pupil personnel policies and methods to school personnel parents, and community
6. Shall work with local and state agencies in seeking solutions to the attendance, truancy and other social problems of school children.
7. Shall work with authorities of the Juvenile Court in matters involving students.
8. Shall maintain records on all non-resident students (reciprocal agreements and/or tuition).
9. Shall compile reports from parochial and other private schools.
10. Shall coordinate efforts of principals, teachers, guidance counselors and other school dropout rate.
11. Shall make home visits when deemed necessary to understand causes of absenteeism or to enforce the compulsory attendance law.
12. Shall prepare required reports relating to students who are unable to participate in the regular school program because of mental, physical ,or emotional handicaps so that they are properly exempted and participate in educational programs appropriate to their need.
13. Shall work closely with teachers, school nurses, guidance counselors,

And principals regarding students who are absent or tardy too frequently and who have not responded to the corrective efforts made by the building principal.

1. Shall coordinate the initiation of petitions to be submitted to the Court designated Worker for truancy of students and the preparation of cases for formal hearings.
2. Shall be available to administrators, teachers, students, and parents on an individual basis, to explain attendance laws and policies, and to

Encourage regular attendance.

1. Shall work closely with guidance counselors in the identification and counseling of potential dropouts.
2. Shall maintain the district's records of attendance and student accounting, including projection of future enrollments, transfer of students, and determination of tuition-paying status, implementation and enforcement of school boundaries.
3. Shall plan and supervise the conducting of the annual school

census, and work with private and parochial schools in checking whereabouts of students reported in the census but not present in the schools.

1. Shall prepare an annual report on attendance and related matters in the district for the Superintendent.
2. Shall coordinate and administer the annual Census reporting.
3. Shall serve as acting chairperson of the District Calendar Committee.
4. Shall assist Home/Hospital instructors in the identification of students recommended for this service.
5. Shall check teachers' monthly statistical periodically and inform the principal of any teacher's non-performance.
6. Shall oversee the validation of birth records for social security and retirement purposes.
7. Provide leadership for the management of elementary, middle and high school operations.
8. Serve as a member of the District Leadership Team.
9. Lead the district in the accomplishment of goals outlined by the Superintendent and School Board and as described in the District’s strategic priorities.
10. Monitor program performance and compliance with established district goals, and oversee changes or enhancements.
11. Work closely with the Superintendent to manage change, develop a culture of professionalism and continuous improvement in the District, and to develop a more adaptive and dynamic organization.
12. Coordinate with multiple departments to support the accomplishment of District goals.
13. Regularly prepare and deliver reports for the Superintendent, School Board, and their stake holder groups on the progress of department initiatives, and/or programs.
14. Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Shall hold a Master’s degree or higher and the required Kentucky certification for the assigned position.
2. Shall have experience as a middle or high school principal preferred.
3. Shall hold Kentucky Director of Pupil Personnel Certification
4. Kentucky Superintendent certification preferred.
5. District office experience preferred.
6. Shall demonstrate the ability to work effectively with students, peers, and adults.
7. Shall demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and faculty.
8. Infinite Campus experience at the middle or high school level required.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Shall have the ability to sit, stop, and possibly lift up to 50 pounds or more, any and all body movements as related to the job description.

SALARY:

Commensurate with school district’s approved certified salary schedule.

DAYS: 240 SUPPLEMENTS