• TIES Coordinator- Part Time

    East Rochester Union Free School District (East Rochester, NY)


    East Rochester Schools is recruiting a TIES Coordinator.

     

    The TIES (Together Including Every Student) Program promotes the participation of children and young adults who have developmental disabilities in inclusive, extracurricular, and community activities of their choice, by providing support from trained peer volunteers. This program is available to students between the ages of 8 and 21, with support provided by trained student volunteers in grades 8-12.

     

    The TIES Coordinator is essential in helping families explore available opportunities, developing support plans for each participant, and marketing TIES to the local school and community.

    Responsibilities:

    + Promote TIES with school and community leaders

    + Develop individual support plans for each participant to guide the volunteer

    + Provide support to volunteers, participants, and activity leaders

    + Participate in program planning, including development and evaluation of program objectives

    + Satisfactorily meet training requirements

    + Maintain knowledge of current activities in the field

     

    This program is funded by an IDEA grant.

    Job Qualifications

    The ideal candidate would have:

    + Excellent written and verbal communication skills

    + Excellent organizational skills

    + Ability to build and coordinate a team of volunteers

    + Experience with individuals with disabilities and their families

    + NYSED fingerprinting clearance.

     

    Job Number: TIES2526