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Job ID: 4827785

Job Description

* 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

Position Type: --

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

Boston Public Schools, Office of Human Resources

2300 Washington Street

Roxbury, Massachusetts 02119

Email: [email protected]