• Early Childhood Liaison, Office of Special…

    Boston Public Schools (Boston, MA)


    Job Details

    Job ID: 5222697

    Job Description

    This position is an anticipated vacancy. It is expected to be vacant by 6/30/2025. However, the current incumbent has a right to rescind their retirement, leave, or resignation up until the day of the expected vacancy date. Your hire will not be confirmed until the position is vacated, and you may start the year as a Long-Term Substitute if the position does not become vacant by the start of the school year.

     

    The goal of the Early Childhood Liaison is to oversee the transition process for children ages three and four from Early Intervention sites, Early Childhood Programs and also for children not attending child care programs into Early Childhood Programs through the Eligibility Determination Process.

     

    Title: Early Childhood Liaison

     

    Terms: BTU, Group I

     

    Reports to: Department of Special Education

    Responsibilities:

    1. Coordinate Child Find screenings for 3 and 4 year olds who are residents of the City of Boston. Conduct the developmental assessment as a collaborative assessment team member and provide feedback to the family regarding the screening findings and next steps.

    2. Complete special education assessments and develop Individual Education Plan goals and objectives.

    3. Attend Eligibility Determination Team meetings and make appropriate recommendations.

    4. Consult with outside agencies and the greater Boston child care community involved with young children/students.

    5. Meet/consult with school-based early childhood teachers regarding transition of young children from early intervention and child care agencies.

    6. Assist in transitioning students into early childhood programs.

    7. Participate and conduct in District professional development as well as topics of interest in the child care community.

    8. Perform other related duties as requested by the Supervisor and/or Assistant Superintendent for the Department of Special Education.

    Required:

    - Massachusetts License for Teacher of early childhood students with and without disabilities PreK-3 and/or Moderate Special Education Certification

     

    - 3 year demonstrated experience with young children who exhibit developmental disabilities

    Preferred:

    - Experience with the transition process of early intervention and young children from greater Boston child care agencies into Boston Public Schools

     

    Terms: BTU, Group

     

    Position Type: Full-time

     

    Positions Available: 1