Spec.Immigrant Youth Transition

Job Code:1203020
Job Family/Function:12 – Non-exempt Office and Administrative Support\Administrative 
FLSA:Nonexempt 
Grade Ladder:MNPS Support Hourly 
Pay Grade:MNPS.SCH010-H 
Duration (days/year):220 
Locations(s):Support Hub 

We Are Team MNPS
Metro Schools is one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the United States. Our teachers and staff educate more than 80,000 students in Metro Nashville-Davidson County, preparing them to excel in higher education, work, and life. Our district implements some of the most innovative reform strategies in the nation. We seek to partner with highly effective, engaging teachers, teacher leaders and support staff with a passion for urban education and a go-getter spirit as we strive to become the highest-performing urban district in the nation. Whether you are a teacher, an administrator, or a potential support staff employee, if you want to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Job Summary

The Immigrant Youth Transition Specialist is responsible for coordinating, creating, and implementing supports for recently arrived immigrant high school students and their families. This position requires coordinating resources and partnerships in conjunction with diverse community stakeholders and providing direct service to high school EL students and their families. 

What you will do

• Conduct on-boarding and orientation for recently arrived immigrant high school students.


• Build positive relationships between newly arriving high school students and school staff to ease their transition into the school system.


• Conduct presentations and workshops to newly arriving students on key components of their responsibilities in school; such as attendance, school policies, academic expectations, etc.


• Coordinate with other support services, such as: social workers, counselors, translators, and other personnel to support targeted students.


• Conduct home visits as needed.


• Flexible schedule required; some responsibilities will take place on nights and weekends.


• Performs other duties or tasks as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the responsibilities in this job classification.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in education, counseling, social work, or another relevant field Required

Experience Qualifications

• Experience working with newly arriving immigrant youth and their families Required

Skills and Abilities

• Bilingual in English and Spanish required