Governmental Liaison/Policy Facilitator - School Year 2025-2026
Spring Branch ISD
Houston, TX 77024
Description
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Position Type:
Certified Professional/Professional (Non-Campus)
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Date Posted:
4/10/2026
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Location:
Superintendent - Associate's degree or completion of specialized paralegal courses from an accredited vocational/technical school or college.
- Ability to manage a high volume of paperwork.
- Ability to electronically file documents in relevant filing systems such as the Attorney General's Office.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability type at least 50 wpm.
- Be a team player and get along well with others.
- Be able to lift items weighing up to 30 pounds.
- Have excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality.
- Ability to have high attention to detail.
- IT knowledge preferred.
- At least two (2) years of prior experience working in a school district dealing with open government and policy or working in a government position dealing with open government and policy required.
- Research and analyze law sources such as state and federal statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, legal codes, and case law, the Texas Public Information Act, court websites.
- Research and prepare drafts of correspondence, contracts, agreements, and pleadings and motions for filing with appropriate regulatory agency.
- Compile and draft responses to administrative proceedings.
- Organize and summarize case files, coordinates, assembles and prepares exhibits, affidavits, deposition summaries, and other documents for use in legal proceedings including (but not limited to) employee grievances, student/parent complaints, special education meetings, mediations, due process hearings, appeals, etc.
- Research, review, and respond to requests for Public Information under the Texas Public Information Act including but not limited to assessing confidentiality, preparing clarifications, preparing cost estimates, reviewing decisions, preparing documents for production, and calculating and maintaining all deadlines
- Research, review, and respond to subpoenas, coordinating with legal counsel and campus/department offices
- Review and research policy and updates; coordinate with policy services and administration/Board of Trustees regarding policy
- Act as liaison between legal counsel and campus administrators, campus office managers / staff; central administrators and staff
- Prepare legal notebooks, packets, records, briefs, deposition summaries, etc.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Maintain emotional control under stress.
- Work with frequent interruptions.
- This position requires regular in-person interaction with the public.
- Attention to detail
- Repetitive hand motions.
- Prolonged use of the computer.
- Frequent sitting, stooping, bending, pushing and pulling.
- Moving small stacks of textbooks, boxes, equipment and other related equipment.
- Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
- Some travel to various district buildings and campuses.
Governmental Liaison/Policy Facilitator - School Year 2025-2026
JobID: 7865
Spring Branch Independent School District
Job Description
Governmental Liaison/Policy Facilitator
Job Title:
Governmental Liaison/Policy Facilitator
Reports To:
Superintendent and Associate Superintendent of Administration and Talent for Spring Branch ISD
Classification:
Professional
Wage/Hour Status:
Exempt
Days:
230
Salary:
See Compensation Plan for Administrative/Professional Pay Plan, Pay Grade 103
Contract:
None
Date Revised:
4/7/2026
Primary Purpose:
Provide administrative support to the Superintendent and Associate Superintendent of Talent and Administration and ensures an effective and efficient department operation. Analyze, research, review, process, track, and prepare documents for Public Information requests and subpoenas. Communicate with requestors as appropriate. Maintain and update annually District policies, procedures, and administrative regulations working with attorneys, Policy Committee, administration, and Policy Services. Provide limited guidance and direction, legal updates, and technical assistance to campuses/departments relative to various legal matters. Organize and manage the routine work activities of an administrative office as assigned.
Qualifications/Skills:
Education/Certification:
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Experience:
Major Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
Legal and Clerical:
Other:
Supervisory
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
None
Equipment Used:
Computer and various office equipment.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands:
Physical Demands:
Application Procedure:
Spring Branch Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title IX and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status or disability.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. By applying for this position, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the job description listed above.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. By applying for this position, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the job description listed above.