Manager of Homeless and Special Populations

• CAMDEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICTManager of Homeless & Special Populations District Vision
• The Camden City School District will provide a learning environment where all students are valued, accepted, and prepared to positively impact their lives, the community, and the world
• Position Summary
• The Manager of Homeless & Special Populations is responsible for the coordination, implementation, and continuous improvement of districtwide systems that support students experiencing homelessness and other vulnerable student populations.This role ensures that students facing housing instability and other barriers have equitable access to education, consistent school attendance, and coordinated support services.The Manager serves as the district's lead for Mc
• Kinney-Vento compliance and oversees services for students experiencing homelessness, students in foster care, and other identified special populations requiring targeted support.This position ensures that systems are proactive, responsive, and integrated with counseling, enrollment, attendance, and student support services to remove barriers and improve student outcomes
• Certification

Requirements

• Required:Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university Preferred / Additional

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in social work, counseling, education, public administration, or related field
• New Jersey Supervisor Certificate or administrative certification preferred
• Certification or training in homeless education, social services, or related field

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred
• Minimum:Three (3) years of experience in student services, social services, counseling, or related field
• Experience working with vulnerable or at-risk populations
• Demonstrated expertise in:Homeless education and Mc
• Kinney-Vento

Requirements

• Case management and coordination of services
• Family engagement and support systems
• Strong knowledge of:Federal and state regulations for homeless and foster youth
• Community-based resources and service providers
• Ability to:Build partnerships and coordinate across agencies
• Respond to complex student and family needs Core

Responsibilities

• Homeless Education Program Leadership (OWNER)Serve as the district lead for homeless education services.Ensure full implementation of Mc
• Kinney-Vento Act

Requirements

• Identify and support students experiencing homelessness
• Ensure immediate enrollment and access to services
• Maintain accurate records and reporting Support for Special Populations (OWNER)Coordinate services for vulnerable student populations.Oversee supports for:Students experiencing homelessness
• Students in foster care
• Other high-need or transient populations
• Ensure access to academic programs, transportation, and support services Case Management and Student Support (OWNER)Ensure coordinated, individualized support for students and families.Develop systems for case management and tracking
• Coordinate services across schools and departments
• Address barriers to attendance, enrollment, and engagement Enrollment and School Access (OWNER)Ensure equitable and immediate access to education.Coordinate with Enrollment Team to ensure:Immediate enrollment
• Proper school placement
• Ensure students remain in school of origin when appropriate
• Support transitions between schools Attendance and Engagement Alignment (OWNER)Support improved attendance and engagement for targeted populations.Coordinate with Attendance & Engagement team
• Address barriers contributing to absenteeism
• Monitor attendance trends for identified students Data Monitoring and Reporting (OWNER)Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of services and outcomes.Maintain data on identified students and services provided
• Monitor key indicators:Attendance
• Enrollment stability
• Academic progress
• Provide reports to district leadership Compliance and Policy Oversight (OWNER)Ensure adherence to federal, state, and district

Requirements

• .Monitor compliance with:Mc
• Kinney-Vento Act
• Foster care provisions
• Maintain documentation and audit readiness
• Support corrective actions if needed Professional Learning and Capacity Building (OWNER)Build staff awareness and capacity to support special populations.Provide training to school staff on:Homeless student identification
• Legal

Requirements

• Best practices for support
• Ensure staff understand roles and

Responsibilities

• Cross-Departmental Alignment (NES Integration)Ensure coordination across district systems.Collaborate with:Counseling (student support systems)Enrollment (access and placement)Attendance (engagement strategies)MTSS (interventions)Ensure a unified approach to student support Continuous Improvement and System Development (OWNER)Improve systems supporting vulnerable student populations.Identify gaps and barriers
• Develop solutions to improve access and outcomes
• Adjust systems based on data and feedback Other Duties
• Perform such other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee in accordance with law and regulation
• Workflow and Operating Expectations
• Weekly:Monitor student cases and service delivery
• Coordinate with schools and partners
• Monthly:Review data and trends
• Report progress and needs
• Ongoing:Family support and case management
• Community partnership development Accountability Measures
• The Manager of Homeless & Special Populations is directly accountable for:Identification and support of all eligible students
• Increased attendance and stability for targeted populations
• Effective coordination of services
• Compliance with federal and state

Requirements

• Improved student engagement and outcomes Core Competencies
• Knowledge of homeless education and social services systems
• Case management and coordination
• Communication and relationship-building
• Problem-solving and adaptability
• Cultural responsiveness and empathy
• Data tracking and accountability Terms of Employment
• Twelve-month position

Salary

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Benefits

• , and conditions of employment shall be in accordance with Board policy and applicable agreements
• Evaluation
• Performance shall be evaluated annually in accordance with Board policy, administrative regulations, and district procedures
• Reports To: Executive Director of Recruitment, Evaluation & Professional Learning
• Supervises:Instructional coaches, professional learning specialists, leadership development staff, and related personnel as assigned
• Work Year: Twelve (12) Months
• Classification: Non-Affiliated Administrator
• Minimum

Salary

• $90,000.00Maximum

Salary

• $115,000.00 Residency Requirement
• Under New Jersey's "New Jersey First Act" (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7), all employees of New Jersey public school districts must maintain bona fide New Jersey residency as a condition of employment
• Candidates must already reside in New Jersey or establish residency within the required timeframe after hire
• Current employees who were hired on or before September 1, 2011areexemptfrom this requirement and may continue to reside outside the state
• In limited circumstances, applicants may request a residency waiver through the state's Employee Residency Review Committee if they can demonstrate critical need or hardship; approval is not guaranteed
• THE CAMDEN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER (Pending availability of funds and Superintendent's approval)