Coordinates and facilitates the assignment of students reentering a comprehensive high school from court-ordered dependent or delinquent placement, and restorations from expulsions and alternative placements in compliance with state and federal mandates. - 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. • Coordinates… Show more Coordinates and facilitates the assignment of students reentering a comprehensive high school from court-ordered dependent or delinquent placement, and restorations from expulsions and alternative placements in compliance with state and federal mandates. - 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. • 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, coordinating with Reti-Wrap when appropriate.• Works to address school climate issues which may negatively impact school reentry.• Monitors the attendance and academic performance of all reentry youth, on a weekly basis, for a full school year; reports status to designated Probation Officer, Reintegration Worker, DHS Worker, on a monthly basis, as appropriate.• Reports student non-compliance with compulsory attendance, Student Code of Conduct, etc. to appropriate school, family or agency staff.• Collaborates with the school-based Probation Officer, if appropriate, in all aspects of his/her responsibilities.• Serves as a resource and liaison for teachers, struggling with the behavior oracademic performance of re-integrated youth, by contacting identified supports andguardian when appropriate. • Responds to inquiries from internal and external entities regarding Districtpolicies, procedures and initiatives. Show less

- Network and maintain contacts with parents, families, district and school and community based organizations; utilizes contacts to increase family involvement in with other district offices; participates in parent and community meeting and events.- Assist with conflict resolution and crisis intervention in school and community situations and acts with diplomacy and good judgement-Represents the office at meetings and events with district personnel and community-Respond… Show more - Network and maintain contacts with parents, families, district and school and community based organizations; utilizes contacts to increase family involvement in with other district offices; participates in parent and community meeting and events.- Assist with conflict resolution and crisis intervention in school and community situations and acts with diplomacy and good judgement-Represents the office at meetings and events with district personnel and community-Respond to requests for information, material, and general assistance in a variety of educationally related areas Show less

- Facilitates fair and impartial disciplinary hearings for students who have committed Level II violations of the Code of Student Conduct in grades K-12 as well as hearings for students returning to the District from delinquent placement and have requested an appeal of the alternative education assignment. Essential Functions• Ensures the evidence presented by the school at the hearing is in accordance with the Code of Student Conduct and/or provisions under Act 88 (legislative statue… Show more - Facilitates fair and impartial disciplinary hearings for students who have committed Level II violations of the Code of Student Conduct in grades K-12 as well as hearings for students returning to the District from delinquent placement and have requested an appeal of the alternative education assignment. Essential Functions• Ensures the evidence presented by the school at the hearing is in accordance with the Code of Student Conduct and/or provisions under Act 88 (legislative statue that created the mandated transition program for adjudicated delinquent youth returning to the School District of Philadelphia); upholds or overturns the school’s request for a disciplinary transfer, a lateral transfer or a contract if appropriate.• Serves as an impartial Disciplinary Hearing Officer for students as it pertains to state, local and District procedures. • Oversees the recording, assessment and the submission of hearing decisions reports to the Office of Transition and Alternative Education, the parents/guardians and the schools. • Transcribes hearing decisions in a timely manner for distribution (no more than five business days after the hearing).• Maintains a comprehensive database of hearings.• Ensures families are quickly connected to the offices that make placements.• Provides professional development to school staff on the Discipline process. Show less

- Interacts with the Office of School Climate and Safety Investigation and Crisis Units, as well as principals and other administrators to ensure that responses to safety concerns are provided in a timely and efficient manner. .• Answers inquiries received on the Safe and Bully Hotline with courtesy and efficiency; records all calls and ensures that the safety concerns of each caller are addressed immediately; estimates the length of time needed to resolves issues when possible; follows-up… Show more - Interacts with the Office of School Climate and Safety Investigation and Crisis Units, as well as principals and other administrators to ensure that responses to safety concerns are provided in a timely and efficient manner. .• Answers inquiries received on the Safe and Bully Hotline with courtesy and efficiency; records all calls and ensures that the safety concerns of each caller are addressed immediately; estimates the length of time needed to resolves issues when possible; follows-up with callers to ensure that concerns have been resolved. • Provides accurate information to callers on School District policies and procedures; makes reference to safety measures listed in the Code of Student Conduct; reports safety concerns where deemed necessary to the criminal justice system, child protective services agencies, and the Department of Health and Human Services. • Identifies recurring problems as well as areas with potential to develop into problem situations; develops and recommends procedures and controls for problem prevention. • Participates in the resolution of conflicts; addresses issues or complaints that are related to the safety of students, teachers and administrative staff.• Maintains and summarizes history records on problem occurrences and resolutions on a database; uses information for future planning purposes to develop customer service strategies. • Refers inquiries to other offices when necessary; tracks the status of the inquiry and works cooperatively with other departments on problem resolution; ensures that inquiries are addressed in a timely manner. • Maintains a variety of manual and computerized records on inquiries received and prepares periodic reports; maintains confidentiality at all times. Show less

Provided emergency response services for known or perceived threats, coordinate a response as directed by the Superintendent and/or building administrators, and work with police, fire and EMS units to mitigate the threat with a minimal disruption to student services