Assistant Director, Student Access & Hearing Office

Nola-Public-Schools; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

NOLA Public Schools is seeking an Assistant Director of Student Access and Support to coordinate enrollment transitions involving expulsions, disciplinary conferences, and reentries of adjudicated youth. The role includes supporting the Student Hearing Office and drafting district-wide discipline policies in collaboration with school leaders and advocacy partners.

The position requires an Associate’s degree, 5+ years in education or related field, strong interpersonal and mediation skills, and

Qualifications

• Associate degree is required; bachelor’s preferred.
• 5+ years in education, law, public policy, or related field preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, with ability to engage diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Student Hearing Office.
• Review disciplinary action recommendations for due process and policy compliance.
• Draft centralized discipline policies in collaboration with districts and partners.
• Coordinate student enrollment transitions with schools and partners.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Trauma-informed mediation

Public speaking

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

5+ years experience in education/public policy

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

NOLA Public Schools is seeking an Assistant Director of Student Access and Support to coordinate enrollment transitions involving expulsions, disciplinary conferences, and reentries of adjudicated youth. The role includes supporting the Student Hearing Office and drafting district-wide discipline policies in collaboration with school leaders and advocacy partners.

The position requires an Associate’s degree, 5+ years in education or related field, strong interpersonal and mediation skills, and