Bridgeton Public Schools
Job Description
Revised
POSITION:
District Student in Transition Coordinator
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status;
- Bachelor’s degree;
- Experience working with displaced youth and families; and
- Knowledge of social services networking.
REPORTS TO:
Director of Student Services
JOB GOAL:
Maintain the educational continuity of students in transition and displaced youth.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Monitor, evaluate, and determine the needs of students in transition and displaced youth;
- Establish district of residence for students in transition and displaced youth;
- Work with sending and receiving districts regarding the educational continuity and placement of students in transition and displaced youth;
- Work with transportation to coordinate busing for students in transition and displaced youth;
- Complete NJ DOE Student in Transition Verification Report and submit to supervisor and Board Secretary as needed;
- Complete NJ DOE / NJ HHS Annual Homeless Children and Youth survey;
- Attend meetings (County and State) regarding the education of students in transition and displaced youth;
- Provide in-service and professional development trainings for staff, youth, and families as directed by the Director of Student Services;
- Develop, organize, and run local events to educate youth and families on areas related to homelessness, organization, education, and stability;
- Work with DCPP to ensure the educational stability of students in foster care;
- Coordinate and maintain communication with students in transition and displaced youth according to the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act;
- Submit the End-of-Year Application for State Responsible Homeless Tuition Reimbursement;
- Work with Attendance Officers to monitor the attendance of students in transition and displaced youth; and
- Perform such other duties as required by the Director of Student Services.
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:
Twelve (12) Months. Salary to be determined by the Board of
Education.
EVALUATION:
Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Board
Policies and procedures on the evaluation of professional staff.
CMT 4/20/21