*** This position is a stipend opportunity available to current BTU members***

Office of Engagement, Welcome Services

Location: 2300 Washington Street, 2nd Floor

Rate: BTU Long term Sub contractual hourly rate 

Opportunity Description

Boston Public Schools seeks support to help ensure current and prospective students are assigned to schools within the 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, work well with deadlines, and comfortable working with the ASPEN Student Information System (SIS).

This opportunity will run from January 1 to February 28 and July 1 to mid-October. The stipend position will be compensated at the BTU long-term sub rate for a maximum of 400 hours. The candidate must be available to work a hybrid schedule with agreed-upon in-office hours and remotely during evenings and 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 cases for enrollment based on the rules of the Home-Based Assignment Plan and bargaining unit agreements
• Flag problem cases for additional review
• 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, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of 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.