What are the responsibilities and job description for the STIPEND OPPORTUNITY: School-Based Transition Coordinator (SY24-25) position at Boston Public Schools?
*** This position is a stipended position and is only open to current employees whose current job status allows them to participate in these opportunities.***
Role Overview:
In partnership with the Capital Planning Senior Project Manager, the School-based Transition Coordinator will work closely with the school leadership team at the Frederick or the West Zone School to develop and maintain a system to support students and families impacted by a school transition due to a closure, merger, or consolidation. As a dedicated team member who knows the school community well, the Coordinator will serve as the primary on-site point of contact for students and families experiencing a transition and will be an integral part of ensuring the best school transition experience possible.
Transition Operations Support
- Provide one-on-one transition advisory support and case management to students impacted by a school closure, merger, or consolidation
- Collaborate with other student support services teams (Social Workers, Family Liaisons, and Welcome Services team) on student and family transition supports
- Maintain student transition files including documented plans
- Works with school leader to develop and operationalize packing and moves, including coordinating staff breaks for packing, coverage, and timeline, working within the appropriate union contracts
Community Engagement and Partnerships
- Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for students and families, working closely with the Capital Planning Senior Project Manager to address questions and concerns
- Coordinate resources and supports for families and students experiencing hardship/challenges due to school closures
- As a member of the school transition planning team, work with the Capital Planning Senior Project Manager to help plan and implement transition events for students and families
- In partnership with the Capital Planning Senior Project Manager, schedule, coordinate and attend community meetings
- Develop information sharing systems across multiple mediums (website, telephone blasts, backpacked materials, etc.)
- Meet monthly with the Capital Planning Senior Project Manager in support of planning efforts
- Must be available evenings and weekends to support community engagement efforts
Required Qualifications:
- Current employee at impacted school
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Strong relationship-building skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to listen and promote empathy
- Project and/or program management experience
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong team-building skills
- Decision-making skills
- Computer literate proficiency—internet, GoogleSuite, Microsoft Office
Terms: $56.81/hr
Salary : $57
