About the role
- This position is a stipend opportunity available to current BTU members
Office of Engagement, Welcome Services
Opportunity Description
Boston Public Schools seeks support to ensure that current and prospective students are assigned to schools within BPS in accordance with the rules governing the Home-Based Assignment Plan. The Assignment Specialist Support person is primarily responsible for verifying and approving registration and transfer cases. The successful candidate must be detail-oriented, able to work independently and meet deadlines, and comfortable using the ASPEN Student Information System (SIS).
This opportunity will run from July 1 to mid-September.
The stipend position will be compensated at the BTU long-term sub rate for up to 300 hours. The candidate must be available to work a hybrid schedule with agreed-upon in-office hours and to work remotely in the evenings and on weekends.
REPORTS TO: Director of Student Assignment and Special Admissions
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Research, review, and approve applications for assignment and transfer processed by all Welcome Center locations
- Verify and approve student enrollment cases based on the rules of the Home-Based Assignment Plan and bargaining unit agreements.
- Flag problem cases for additional review and monitor resolved cases
- Monitor and manage the waitlist assignment process
- Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED:
- Experience working with Aspen (Student Information System)
- Ability to handle a large volume caseload within strict deadlines
- Comfort with data entry at a high rate of accuracy
- Familiarity with the Home-Based Assignment Plan
- Familiarity with programs and policies related to ELL and SPED students
- Familiarity with BPS waitlist policies
TERMS:
BTU Stipend Opportunity Long Term Sub rate $28.26-32.96 depending on Grade
The Boston Public Schools, following its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities based on race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.
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