E26/27 RESIDENCY SPECIALIST (SYPHAX)

Residency Specialist

Arlington Public Schools (APS) announces openings for a Residency Specialist. This is a 12-Month E-10 position.

The Residency Specialist ensures that students and families served by Arlington Public Schools reside within Arlington County, consistent and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies.

The Specialist conducts investigations in instances where residency cannot be confirmed and writes and presents reports of findings to appropriate parties.

The Specialist also supports the full range of student registration processes across the division, including enrollment, transfers, and records management.

Provides division wide support and guidance to school-based registrars and central office staff, particularly in resolving complex residency and registration cases.

The Specialist assists in the development and implementation of practices and procedures around residency confirmation.

The Specialist works collaboratively with district leadership, principals, county agencies, and legal counsel to deliver efficient and systematic resolutions to investigations and residency matters.

Ensures consistent, efficient, and compliant student enrollment practices across the division.

RESPONSIBILITIES: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Conduct investigations on behalf of the district concerning unconfirmed residency.

Compile relevant documents, formulate the official investigative case report, and provide information to appropriate parties.

Maintain tracking systems, logs, and documentation.

Support division wide student registration processes, including enrollment, withdrawals, transfers, and student record management.

Provide guidance and support to school-based and central office registrars on registration procedures, systems, and requirements.

Assist in maintaining accurate student records in compliance with state and federal requirements.

Serve as a resource for resolving complex residency and registration cases across the division. (McKinney Vento, Kinship Care, Affidavits for student Identity)

Collaborate with school and central office staff to ensure consistent implementation of procedures.

Training & Leadership

Develop and deliver training for registrars and school staff audiences as needed.

Develop, facilitate, and lead professional development for school-based registrars and staff.

Support planning, coordination, and continuous improvement of registrar training and onboarding.

Technology & Data

Uses a computer and modern office suite software (such as MS Office).

Uses a computer and modern office suite software (such as MS Office), including advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis, reporting, and tracking.

Customer Service

Communicates and interacts effectively with internal and external contacts.

Promotes a positive and consistent customer experience for families throughout the registration process.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, and regulations regarding residency requirements.

Knowledge of student registration systems, enrollment procedures, and records management.

Ability to maintain complex data files and prepare reports.

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex cases.

QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience totaling four years is required.

Four or more years of progressively responsible experience in education, social services, or related fields is required.

Experience in education, social services, or law enforcement student registration, residency, or student services is required.

Experience supporting registration processes and/or residency investigations is preferred.

Bilingual Preferred (Spanish)

Salary based on the 2026-27 salary schedule.

Arlington Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Arlington School Board, as stated in Policy G-2.30, Employee Relations Equal Employment Opportunity - that "Employment opportunities shall not be restricted, abridged or otherwise adversely affected on the basis of race, national origin, creed, color, religion, gender, age, economic status, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, and/or disability."