Liaison, Student Reentry and Transition

Title:                          Liaison, Student Reentry and Transition                   

Department:              Student Rights & Responsibilities

Union:                       Not Represented by a Union

Salary Range:           $64,597 - $85,217

For forward-thinking administrators and educators, opportunities abound in the School District of Philadelphia. The School District of Philadelphia is committed to transforming the education opportunities it offers the city’s more than 203,000 school-aged children. The District seeks leaders who have a passion for working with schools, principals and communities who are committed to ensuring all students achieve.  Serving a population as diverse as ours requires creativity, commitment and vision. Will you join us?

Job Summary

Coordinates and facilitates the assignment of students reentering a comprehensive high school from court-ordered dependent or delinquent placement. Serves as a liaison between the assigned school and Family Court, the Department of Human Services (DHS), Community Behavioral Health (CBH) and private providers of residential education and other governmental agencies. Facilitates the student transfer process, admissions process, credit retrieval process, coordination of support services and the appropriate resolution of disciplinary and/or academic issues raised by teachers, school personnel, the youth or any of the youth's support systems.

Essential Functions

·   Coordinates and monitors all aspects of communication between and among the School District and all internal and external entities to ensure a smooth transition for students returning to the District.

·   Works in close cooperation with social service agencies, courts and community resources to assist in securing appropriate school assignments.

·   Resolves parental, social agencies and partner concerns.

·   Coordinates the assembly of documental support for re-admittance of students

·   Works to address school climate issues which may negatively impact school reentry.

·   Serves as an advocate for the full and smooth reentry of youth into the mainstream services customized for each youth.

·   Collaborates with the school-based Probation Officer, if appropriate, in all aspects of his/her responsibilities.

·   Responds to inquiries from internal and external entities regarding District
policies, procedures and initiatives.

Minimum Requirements

·  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

·   Three years of full-time, paid, professional experience, which has included facilitating educa