Mesquite Independent School District is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Executive Director of Administrative Services.  The appointee will report to the Assistant Superintendent - Administrative Services and will be responsible for operating the Student Services program and facilitating district functions as they relate to student discipline and student assignments.  Other duties include, but are not limited to: coordinating the annual review and writing of the Student Handbook/Code of Conduct, hearing and responding to student transfer requests and parental concerns, serving as a resource for the discipline management program and student records management/reporting, and providing professional development regarding legislative updates, compliance issues, etc.  The Executive Director will work closely with central office personnel, campus/departmental administrators, district personnel, and parents/patrons.

Qualifications:  The Executive Director will have at least a master's degree, Mid-management/Principal certification, and a minimum of three years experience as a campus administrator.

Preference will be given to applicants who:

__have a minimum of three (3) years successful teaching experience

__have experience in a variety of student related issues, including enrollment, truancy, transfers,

   behavior placements, parental grievances, code of conduct, safety, etc.

__have experience at various grade levels and possess bilingual skills

__display the ability to use data to improve outcomes of student services programs

__exhibit the ability to manage multiple projects

__have an in-depth understanding of district policies, regulations and procedures

__have a proven track record of working collaboratively with multiple and diverse constituencies

__demonstrate high expectations of students and staff at all levels

__possess strong assessment, analytical, organizational and leadership skills

__have knowledge of and proficiency in using technology to facilitate administrative duties

   and responsibilities

__demonstrate effective communication, public relation, and interpersonal skills

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the administration may find appropriate and acceptable.

Salary:  Pay Range:  Administrative 8; $107,700 - $153,400; 226 day contract

A formal online application should be made through the Mesquite ISD website:  www.mesquiteisd.org

Employment begins:  July 1, 2020

Applications due by:  February 18, 2020

The Mesquite Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information or for any other reason prohibited by law.