Job Title Change for Superintendent’s Assistant

The Irving ISD Board of Trustees approved a measure July 19 that changes the duty position title for the Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent to the new title of Special Assistant to the Superintendent. Ralph Diaz currently fills the role, and the position has been a part of the Superintendent’s Division since the late 1980’s. Recommended by Dr. Dana T. Bedden, IISD superintendent of schools, the measure takes into account the change of expectations and responsibilities of the position in response to the district’s needs. The change from administrative assistant to special assistant also alters the title from one commonly associated with a paraprofessional role to better align with the current performance expectations, responsibilities and needs of the district. Diaz joined IISD in 1998 as program director for the planning of Singley Academy. He has earned a Master of Science degree from Texas A&M - Corpus Christi, and Bachelor of Science degree from Angelo State University. Prior to joining IISD, Diaz served as assistant principal and then magnet schools program director in Corpus Christi ISD. He has also served as teacher and coach in West Oso ISD, Eagle Pass ISD and Ganado ISD. Diaz holds Texas Superintendent Certification, mid-management certification, and teacher certification for all-level physical education, secondary Spanish, secondary history and secondary health.