Student Transfers Specialist: Policy & Coordination

Katy Independent School District; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Katy ISD is seeking a Specialist - Student Transfer within the School Leadership and Support division. The role supports district initiatives related to student transfers, updates the online application, and collaborates with campus staff to ensure compliance with state law and district policies.

The successful candidate will analyze transfer data, provide recommendations, train registrars and campus administrators, and maintain the District Student Transfer webpage and related resources,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Master’s Degree in education-related field preferred.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with principals, counselors, registrars, parents, and District personnel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and web-based applications.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, policies, and procedures; analyze complex information; exercise sound professional judgment; and communicate decisions and requirements clearly to varied stakeholders.
• Ability to self-motivate; initiative and good judgment in working with people; maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Support the Division of School Leadership and Support in implementing District initiatives related to student transfers and campus administrative support.
• Manage the student transfer process for both inter and intra district transfers.
• Assist parents and guardians with completing and submitting transfer applications in accordance with District policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance and training to registrars and campus administrators on the interpretation and consistent application of state law, District policy, and procedures related to student transfers.
• Coordinate with technology to update and maintain the online application for district student transfers.
• Evaluate transfer-related information and circumstances, identify issues requiring additional review, and provide recommendations consistent with state law, District policy, and established procedures.
• Work with campus administrators to implement probationary transfer contracts and process campus recommendations for transfer revocation for District review.
• Collaborate with the legal department to file FNG paperwork and ensure deadlines are upheld.
• Maintain the District Student Transfer webpage and coordinate with Technology to ensure transfer information, forms, and resources are current and accessible.
• Review and analyze student data to support transfer-related decisions and processes.
• Research, review, and revise transfer procedures and related information published in District documents and on the District website.
• Prepare, analyze, and present reports on transfer activity, trends, and areas of concern, and communicate findings and recommendations to District leadership, campus personnel, and other stakeholders as appropriate.
• Participate as appropriate in the training of campus staff in areas regarding student transfers and supporting student academic success.
• Perform all other specified duties as assigned.

Skills

Collaboration

MS Office

Web apps

Policy interpretation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

None

Job description

Katy ISD is seeking a Specialist - Student Transfer within the School Leadership and Support division. The role supports district initiatives related to student transfers, updates the online application, and collaborates with campus staff to ensure compliance with state law and district policies.

The successful candidate will analyze transfer data, provide recommendations, train registrars and campus administrators, and maintain the District Student Transfer webpage and related resources,