Anticipated Education Program Assistant - Turning Point Academy

Turning Point Academy - Educational Services for the Middlesex County Juvenile Detention Center

Turning Point Academy
99 Apple Orchard Lane
North Brunswick, NJ 08902

POSITION:                  Anticipated Education Program Assistant at Turning Point Academy
                                   (Twelve (12) Month Position) 

START DATE:            July 1, 2026 - Pending Criminal History Clearance         

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains all educational records on students in the Middlesex County Juvenile Detention Center
• Develops student folders.
• Establishes a working rapport with LEAs in order to send/receive records.
• Sends discharge reports to LEAs and JJC within 48 hours of student discharge.
• Processes course assignments and report cards every marking period..
• Assessment of Social Service intakes and processes the educational intakes for all students admitted into JDC.
• Maintains student register daily and sends to JJC monthly.
• Orders supplies for school, office and teachers.
• Supports principal and CST in all paperwork and records.
• Communicates with teachers to ensure course corrections, and grades.
• Training support for other JDCs.
• Maintains and constantly updates contacts binder.
• Documents every correspondence by phone/email/in-person in education file.
• Flags files for need or change in grade/course assignment.
• Maintains flow of admissions and discharges as students are being admitted, transferred and discharged from JDC.
• Organizes calendar and meetings for education staff in office.
   

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma
• Successful experience working in a modern office using up-to-date practices and methods of organization.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Ability to establish and follow through on effective office practices and rules.
• Maintain records and files for effective retrieval.

• Successful experience in delegating assignments, with good follow-up, to other secretarial/clerk personnel.

   

EVALUATION:  Performance and Evaluation of this position will be completed by the TPA program administrator or other ESCNJ Administrator.

 BENEFITS:  Full-time staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription, and Dental Benefits. Pension system enrollment varies by position and certification. Vacation, Sick, Personal and Bereavement Days are included. 

MINIMUM SALARY:  $50,000


To apply for this position with the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey please visit the Human Resources Tab at www.escnj.us and click the employment opportunities link.

ESCNJ is an EOE/AA Employer