First Stop Enrollment Specialist

• Date Posted:
  9/8/2026
• Location:
  
  Dodge City Public Schools
  - District Office

Payment Rate:
In accordance with the USD 443 Salary Schedule
- Hourly Salary Range - $18.58 - $30.97

Evaluation & Benefits:
In accordance with the USD 443 Classified Handbook

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Reports To:

State & Federal Programs Supervisor

The purpose of the First Stop Enrollment Specialist is to support the district by enrolling new students, managing transfers, updating waitlists and adhering to all enrollment requirements.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• 3 y ears of relevant work experience.
• Experience with a variety of databases and computer software applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, Skyward and File Maker.

• Ability to produce reports applicable to the position and to operate without close supervision.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and display professional demeanor at all times.
• Ability to maintain enrollment information, student counts, and waitlists.
• Ability to draft professional communication to stakeholders. Bilingual abilities are a plus .
• Knowledge of applicable laws, policies and procedures.
• Ability to problem solve and effectively communicate solutions.
• Detail oriented.
• Be able to evaluate and interpret data and compile written reports in narrative and statistical form.

• Communicate with schools regarding student placement and enrollment.
• Welcome visitors and answer First Stop phone calls.
• Obtain required documents from parents and complete enrollment packets.
• Identify special education needs and/or verify grade level.
• Explain and complete the school choice process, including specific information for each school in the district.
• Provide referrals regarding Migrant, Bright Beginnings, Homelessness programs.
• Supply parents/guardians will have all relevant information related to USD 443.
• Determine school assignment for grades K-8, following district policies and notifying parents.
• Introduce Skyward Family Access to parents/send email link to parent to set up account.
• Input new student data into Student Information System, accurately maintaining strict guidelines for consistency with all student records across the district.
• Email information to assigned school, Technology, Transportation, Nutrition, Special Education, Migrant and any other applicable departments.
• Email previous school/district for school records.
• Maintain waiting lists for students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade.
• Process transfers for students following district policy and notify parents.
• Organizing and scheduling the kindergarten registration process each spring.
  • Organize the calendar.
  • Organize ASQ testing and procedures.
  • Organize folders from Bright Beginnings for Pre-K students moving to Kinder.
  • Select books for all new incoming Kindergartens.
• Placement of all new incoming kindergarten students.
  • Submit information for the district lottery for placement by parents' choice.
  • Letters for parents to notify of student school placement.
  • Folders for all new students sent to all schools.
• Maintain classroom number information for each elementary school and 6th-8th for balanced enrollment.
  • Maintain classroom numbers for K-5th grades for each section of each grade for every school.
  • Maintain grade numbers for the 6-8th grade middle schools to keep them even
• Maintain a wide variety of manual and electronic documents, files and records (accurate building enrollment records, classroom numbers, and student withdrawals).
• Prepare a wide variety of documents and correspondence, enrollment packets, all new student cumulative folders, transportation requests, etc.
• Leading, guiding and/or coordinating other department staff and ensuring appropriate…