Birth to Three Transition Coordinator

Waterbury Public Schools
 

JOB CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION

 
JOB CLASSIFICATION TITLE
Birth to Three Transition Coordinator
 
DEPARTMENT
Office of Early Childhood
 
INCUMBENT NAME
Grants
 
BARGAINING UNIT CLASSIFICATION
Non Union
 
REPORTS TO:
Receives administrative direction from the Building Administrator/Special Education Supervisor.
 
FLSA DESIGNATION
Non-Exempt; 12 months, 35 hours per week, $22.00 hourly rate. Note: This is a grant-funded, non-Union position with benefits that exists as long as funds are available.
 

PART I - SUMMARY OF CLASSIFICATION
 
This class is accountable for establishing and maintaining liaison between Birth-to-Three service providers, nursery schools, and others aa designated by the Waterbury Pre-School special needs staff.
 
PART II - MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
 
A. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
 
General Experience:
 

1. Bachelor's Degree.

 
Special Requirement:
 

1. In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made prior to appointment.

 
B. CREDENTIALS:
 
C. LICENSURES, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
 

1. Incumbents in this class may be required to possess a current Connecticut Motor Vehicle Class D Operator License.

 
D. CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
 
 
E. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
 

1. Considerable knowledge of educational administration;
2. Considerable knowledge of relevant Federal and State statutes, regulations and guidelines;
3. Considerable problem-solving skills;
4. Administrative skills;
5. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with program staff, the Board and District administration, and other local education agencies, parents, students and others contacted during the course of work;
6. Ability to prepare and present clear and concise written and verbal reports;
7. Decision-making ability;
8. Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

 
PART III - POSITION SUPERVISES
 
Not Applicable.
 
PART IV - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties.
 

1. Attend Birth-to-Three transition meetings;
2. Provide Home Visits as required;
3. Collection of student information, including educational, medical and developmental history for incoming students;
4. Assist the Early Childhood Assistance Team in facilitating referrals of 3 and 4 year olds children;
5. Facilitate enrollment in a timely fashion;
6. Data collection on referrals necessary for reports;
7. Any and all duties as requested by the Building Administrator and/or Special Education Supervisor

 
PART V - Working Conditions, Physical and Mental Requirements
 
Employees appointed to positions in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties of the class. A physical examination may be required.
 
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities and duties performed by personnel so classified.
 
Waterbury Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the District when necessary.