Student Assignment Services Manager

SPRINGFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Springfield, Massachusetts

TITLE : Student Assignment Services Center McKinney-Vento Manager

DEPARTMENT : Student Assignment Services (SAS)

REPORTS TO : Student Assignment Services Center Senior Administrator

LOCATION : Student Assignment Services (SAS) Center, 91 School Street

ANNUAL SALARY : $70,487- $97,487

GENERAL SUMMARY : The Manager works to ensure that students who are considered homeless and classified as such under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Act, are supported throughout their SPS educational experience. Lead processes that welcome, enroll, and support such students and families.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The above position is illustrative of the tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all -inclusive of every responsibility. The description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Springfield Public Schools and the employee and is subject to change by the Springfield Public Schools as the needs and requirements of the change of the job.

• Serve as state mandated Homeless Liaison for the Springfield Public Schools
• Facilitate and coordinate federal McKinney- Vento grant and 4-5 meetings per year as the Springfield Public Schools Educational Stability Committee lead
• As the Homeless Liaison and McKinney- Vento grant facilitator, ensure that :
• homeless students are identified by school personnel and through coordination with other agencies
• homeless students enroll in, and have full and equal opportunity to succeed in school and to meet the same challenging state academic standards as other students, and receive educational services for which they are eligible
• homeless families, children and youth have access to and receive educational services for which they are eligible
• parents or guardians are informed of educational and related opportunities
• public notice of the educational rights of homeless students and the district's adopted Homeless Education Policy are publicly disseminated
• enrollment disputes are mediated and resolved
• parents, guardians, and unaccompanied youth are fully informed of all transportation services, including to and from the school of origin, and are assisted in accessing needed transportation services
• district staff providing services to homeless students receive professional development and other support
• unaccompanied homeless youth are enrolled in school, have opportunities to meet the same challenging state academics standards as other students
• there is coordination and collaboration with, and reliable data submitted to, the office of the state coordinator
• Oversee change of address process for families with temporary living arrangements
• Collaborate with Transportation Dept. for homeless, migrant, refugee and 'unaccompanied youth' students and with outside districts regarding their Cost Shares
• Lead data tracking and reporting processes for applicable student populations
• Work directly with other SAS Center Manager(s) and Analysts to provide content expertise within the overall SAS planning and reporting processes
• Collaborate with other SPS teams : SPED, Nursing, Multi-language Learners (MLL), Attendance, Transportation for student enrollment / assignment purposes
• Identify and communicate significant patterns and trends with enrollment data and provide applicable recommendations
• Lead purchasing and / or donation processes of applicable supplies
• Facilitate dispersion of supplies, for example uniforms, school supplies, backpacks
• Represent SPS and SAS on various committees / boards when appropriate
• Directly lead team of 2-3 full-time employees
• Other duties as designated by the Student Assignment Services Center Senior Administrator

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and / or or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

This position requires employees to be in an indoor office environment. Employees are often exposed to individuals who are rude or irate and sometimes exposed to individuals with known violent backgrounds or communicable diseases.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

"If you BELIEVE, we have a place for YOU on our team! Come work for us!"

About our District

Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts that is committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our amazing students and staff. We strive to equip each of our approximately 24,000 students with learning experiences that enhance their knowledge and critical thinking skills. We are the 3rd largest district in Massachusetts. Our district has over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by both students and staff. We foster a positive and professional environment in our schools and worksites where people feel valued, respected, supported, seen and heard. Our students and staff share their ideas and perspectives, learning from and appreciating each other. We are a district that is committed to equity and excellence.

Join a team that Empowers Educators

In addition to offering competitive salaries and benefits, we provide numerous cutting-edge professional development opportunities for all staff. We let our data shape the professional development of the district, therefore, it is relevant and actionable. We support our teaching staff with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches to work with them throughout the year in lesson planning, data analysis and management. Our district offers career advancement opportunities and is invested in "Grow our Own" and educational pipeline programs. These programs help our staff achieve a college degree or lead to certification pathways.

If there is something that you would like to know specifically about the position that you are applying for or assistance with matching your skills to a position, Carmen Molina-Figueroa will be happy to assist you at

molina-figueroac@springfieldpublicschools.com.

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.

NONDISCRIMINATION EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT

The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status.

NOTICE OF SEX NONDISCRIMINATION

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Springfield Public Schools' Title IX Coordinator, titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights at https : / / ocrcas.ed.gov / contact-ocr, or both.

The Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator is Katie O'Sullivan, Senior Administrator of Human Resources, 1550 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103, 413-787-7100 ext. 55428, titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com.

Springfield Public School's sex nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located on the Springfield Public Schools website, www.springfieldpublicschools.com / non-discrimination

To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com

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