PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledgeable of WCPSS policies relating to Student Assignment;
• Bilingual/Spanish speaking.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides accurate and timely information to parents and community members according to local and state policies and procedures related to the assignment of students to schools in WCPSS.
2. Participates in the development of recommendations related to the assignment of students to schools designation of magnet and calendar option school application areas potential changes in Office of Student Assignment policies and procedures and the establishment of procedural documentation for central office and school personnel.
3. Implements the transfer process as described in WCPSS Board Policy 4150 including the preparation and distribution of necessary forms approval or disapproval of requests in accordance with the policy proper notification to parents and principals conferences as needed with parents or guardians the coordination and administration of board appeal hearings and the maintenance of data regarding transfer requests approvals and denials.
4. Collaborates with appropriate central office departments to implement and monitor transfers and special placements under their direction (Special Education Services (SES) English as a Second Language (ESL) optional schools and Counseling and Student Services (CaSS)).
5. Implements procedures for establishing custody and permanent domicile in accordance with board policies and procedures and maintains appropriate documentation and summary data.
6. Investigates and makes determinations of legitimate Wake County addresses and school assignments when possible discrepancies or falsifications are identified.
7. Provides training and support for school data managers regarding Office of Student Assignment procedures as needed and confers with data processing staff and other central office staff to maintain integrity of the student database. Participates in the scheduling and implementation of distribution of official student assignment notifications.
8. Performs other related duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers scanners and copiers. The position at times must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff students parents external agencies and the public. Work is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to ten pounds of force. The work requires driving automotive equipment.

EFFECTIVE DATE: 11/2023

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and skills required by the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.