EAST ORANGE SCHOOL DISTRICT
East Orange, New Jersey

Dropout Prevention Coordinator
Position

REPORTS TO: Principal

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1) Provides cases management and dropout prevention services to students identified
through the school Intervention and Referral Services program as being at risk for not
graduating or dropping out.

2) Provides case management and dropout prevention services to students involved with
the juvenile justice system and serves as liaison for identified students to law
enforcement, courts, and probation department.

3) Provides case management to students and dropout prevention services to students
returning from alternative educational placements to assist in their transition back to the
regular school settings

4) Collects, interprets and uses student attendance, academic, behavioral, and related
social emotional related data to develop in collaboration with school staff an
individualized intervention plan for each identified student with strategies for addressing
remediation of indicators that put student at risk of not graduating or being a dropout.

5) Shares student individualized intervention plan with school staff, implements, monitors,
and evaluates, and adjusts plan to ensure student success

6) Each year by a designated date develops and submits to building administrators, the
Division of Operations, and Educational Support Services and Parent Relations a list of
all students that are credit deficient and at risk for dropping out. Each year by a
designated date identifies students who are no shows and submits report to building
administrator, the Division of Operations, and Educational Support Services, and Parent
Relations.

7) Provides follow-up contacts to all students within ten days of their dropping out and
again 30days, 90 days, and one year later for the purpose of discussing re-engagement
opportunities.

8) Collaborates with school staff to address alternative educational placement opportunities
for students unable to continue in the regular school setting.

9) Participates on the school I&RS team and serves as case manager for those students in
the juvenile justice system and those at-risk for dropping out that are referred by the
I&RS team.

10) Actively collaborates with community agencies to coordinate, identify, and process,
referrals for the provision of appropriate educational, social, and other support services
for students at risk of dropping out or who are involved with the Juvenile Justice system.

(cont.)

11) Monitors the school performance of students on case load in terms of attendance,

behavior, academic performance and provides monthly feedback on student progress to
building administrator and others as requested.

12) Contacts and communicates directly with parents/guardians on a regular basis to ensure
parent awareness of and involvement in their child’s school performance and to secure
parent support.

13) Delivers a wide range of direct parent activities and services including but not limited to
in-service, training, and workshop sessions related to dropout prevention strategies.

14) Promotes, supports, and encourages both parent and student participation in school
activities and services.

15) Maintains accurate data, records, and case management files to document all activities
conducted and services provided.

16) Assist students in increasing their self-esteem, critical thinking and communication skills
17) Researches model programs and funding opportunities for dropout prevention and

makes recommendations to building administrators.
18) Displays the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with

students, parents, school personnel, and other agencies associated with the school
19) Provide a nurturing, supportive, and positive climate that encourages student

responsibility, using positive motivation, clear routines, and effective management
techniques.

20) Use excellent written and oral English skills when communicating with students, parents,
and colleagues

21) Ensure the safety and health of all students, notifying the administration of any unsafe
conditions, following established procedures

22) Complete, in a timely fashion, all records and reports as required by law and regulation
or requested by the Principal or central office departments or administrators.

23) Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising
professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information within legal confines

24) Display ethical and professional behavior in working with students, parents, school
personnel, and outside agencies associated with the school

25) Adhere to New Jersey School Law, State Board of Education rules and regulations,
Board of Education policies and regulations, school regulations and procedures, and
contractual obligations

26) Perform any duties that are within the scope of employment and certifications, as
assigned by Administration

A. HUMAN RELATIONS:

1. With Students
a) Demonstrates warmth and friendliness
b) Demonstrates appreciation and respect for the rights and opinions of all students
c) Displays sensitivity to students by listening to them and responding effectively to

their feelings and needs
d) Develops in each student a sense of personal growth and a positive self-esteem

(cont.)

e) Demonstrates patience, empathy, and understanding
f) Promotes good interpersonal relationships
g) Creates a supportive environment
h) Is a positive role model for students in speech, appearance, behavior, and attitude
i) Demonstrates awareness for different cultures as well as backgrounds and employs

appropriate techniques in dealing with each student’s needs
j) Displays evidence of understanding each student’s social, emotional, physical and

intellectual growth and development

2. With Parent/Guardians
a) Participates in conferences with parents/guardians, if necessary
b) Interprets district’s educational goals and objectives to help parents/guardians

understand them
c) Contacts parents/guardians by telephone or email, when necessary
d) Listens and responds to the concerns of parents/guardians
e) Interprets educational documents to parents/guardians

3. With Staff

a) Works cooperatively and enthusiastically with other staff and the administration in
achieving the district’s educational goals

b) Exhibits professional and ethical attitudes and behaviors toward colleagues

B. SCHOOL-WIDE EFFECTIVENESS:

1) Implements required school regulations and administrative requests
2) Accepts responsibilities for the provision of a safe environment
3) Contributes to the development and maintenance of faculty and student morale
4) Establishes and maintains parent/guardian and community confidence in the school’s

programs and efforts
5) Participates in the assessment and development of curriculum
6) Contributes/lends assistance to committees, staff meetings, and/or individuals promoting

school-related activities
7) Demonstrates good attendance and punctuality

C. PROFESSIONAL GROWTH:

1) Works with colleagues to evaluate and ensure program effectiveness
2) Seeks assistance when necessary
3) Accepts and uses constructive suggestions
4) Benefits from opportunities to improve professionally including, but not limited to, taking

courses, attending workshops and lectures, reading current material, and participating in
professional organizations

5) Develops ways of applying recently acquired professional knowledge and skills
6) Sets appropriate professional growth goals and objectives

(cont.)

7) Keeps informed of recent developments regarding dropout prevention and student

engagement

QUALIFICATIONS:

1) Demonstrated ability to perform the duties and responsibilities listed above
2) Must hold NJDOE Teaching or Educational Services Certification with endorsement as a

School Counselor, School Social Worker, Student Assistance Coordinator, or School
Psychologist.

3) Minimum of two years as a certified, full-time member of the professional staff in an
educational or social service setting ..

4) Demonstrated ability to interface with traditional and non-traditional child-advocate
agencies, institutions and organizations

5) Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with students, parents, staff
and community groups and organizations

6) Required criminal history background check and eligibility to work in the United States
7) All applicants must meet NJ Residency requirements as per “New Jersey First Act,” ,

N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70)
8) Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS OF CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT

The Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Continued Employment listed in this section are
representative but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of Physical Abilities and Other
Conditions of Continued Employment which may be required of this position. The East Orange
School District encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment in this
class and need reasonable accommodations to contact the Division of Labor Relations and
Employment Services.

Vision: (which may be corrected) to read small print; view a computer screen for
prolonged periods
Hearing: (which may be corrected) to answer telephones and tolerate exposure to noisy
conditions
Speech: to be understood in face-to-face communications; to speak with a level of proficiency
and volume to be understood over a telephone
Upper Body Mobility: use hands and fingers to feel, grasp, and manipulate small objects;
manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arm to reach outward and upward;
use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise and lower head
Strength: to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 5 pounds on a
frequent basis
Environmental Requirements: encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with
others; work independently; work indoors

(cont.)

Mental Requirements: read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately
complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency
level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly, learn quickly and follow verbal
procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy,
compare, compile, and coordinate information and records

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Qualified applicants are invited to file applications and credentials via Applitrack at:

https://www.applitrack.com/eosd/onlineapp/

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

1) Review of credentials filed with the Superintendent of Schools
2) An oral interview to determine an applicant’s personal qualifications and aptitude for the

position, as required
3) The appointment of a person to the position advertised is the responsibility of the Board

of Education and will be made in compliance with Board policies related to the
appointment of professional staff

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

Ten-month work year

SALARY RANGE:

As per negotiated agreement between the EOBOE and the East Orange Education
Association (EOEA)

Approved by the East Orange Board of Education: __________________________

revised 3/9/2023