Alternative Pathways Coordinator ESSA Title I Funded

Hackensack Public Schools; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Public Schools is seeking an ESSA Title I funded Alternative Pathways Coordinator for the 2026-2027 school year at Hackensack High School. The role focuses on identifying students who did not meet graduation requirements and coordinating an afterschool/saturday program, including Accuplacer testing and portfolio tasks.

The 150-hour project runs between November 30, 2026 and June 15, 2027, with work detailed to support administration and district supervisors as needed.

Qualifications

• NJ Teaching Certification is required.
• Current employment with Hackensack Public Schools is preferred.
• Proficiency in computer skills as a baseline.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal abilities for coordination.
• Commitment to completing work across multiple levels.

Responsibilities

• Identify students (ELA/Math, SE, ELL) who did not meet graduation requirements.
• Plan, run and oversee an afterschool/saturday Alternative Assessment Program.
• Schedule and oversee Accuplacer testing for identified students.
• Coordinate portfolio tasks and submit data to school administration and District Supervisors.

Skills

Proficiency in computer skills

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Commitment to complete work on various

Education

NJ Teaching Certification

Job description

Alternative Pathways Coordinator ESSA Title I Funded JobID: 4230

• Position Type: 2026 - 2027 Anticipated Opening/ Certified Staff
• Date Posted: 10/19/2026
• Location: Hackensack High School
• Date Available: 11/19/2026

HACKENSACK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

ESSA TITLE 1 FUNDED ALTERNATIVE PATHWAYS COORDINATOR

2026 - 2027 SCHOOL YEAR

Description

One (1) High School ELA/Math Alternative Pathways Coordinator will identify students who did not meet NJ State Graduation requirements, and support them as they prepare for the alternative assessment program for the 2026-2027 school year (150 Hours)

Job Summary

The teacher will identify students (ELA and Math, SE and ELL) who did not meet NJ State graduation requirements, plan, run and oversee an afterschool / Saturday Alternative Assessment Program for students who did not meet graduation requirements, schedule and oversee administration of Accuplacer testing for identified students in both ELA and Math, coordinate portfolio tasks and submissions if necessary, and share data with school administration and District Supervisors as needed.

Qualifications

Appropriate NJ Teaching Certification

Currently employed by Hackensack Public Schools, Hackensack High School Teacher preferred

Proficiency in computer skills

Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Commitment to complete work on various levels

Working Conditions

Hackensack High School

Dates

Not to exceed 150 hours per teacher to take place between November 30, 2026 and June 15, 2027

Salary

As per HBOE/HEA Agreement; 100% ESSA Title I Funded

Selection Procedure

Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted followed by recommendation made to the Acting Superintendent for Board approval.