Early Childhood Liaison, Office of Special Education (Anticipated Vacancy) (SY25-26)

Job Details:Boston Public Schools are currently hiring for SY24-25. Please apply to positions for which you are qualified and prepare for virtual interviews, demo lessons, and other remote hiring practices!Please note that after July 1, the Office of Human Resources will not approve lateral moves between schools. This is to minimize vacancies arising close to the start of the school year.If you are searching for a teaching position in BPS, we strongly encourage you to visit and RSVP for where you can learn more about the hiring process, access hiring supports, and find opportunities to connect with school leaders.To begin a new application, choose a job from the listings below. After your application is complete, you will receive a confirmation number and your information will be saved, allowing you to return at any time to submit additional applications. Please remember your username and password for use on future applications.Need help or have a question about your application? Please check the first.IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING TECHNICAL ISSUES WHILE TRYING TO APPLY, please try clearing your browser cache and cookies, or check the for more information. You can also for chat or email support from our vendor's technical support team (use District Name: Boston), or call them at (877) 974-7437.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 EducationResponsibilities: 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 disabilitiesPreferred: - Experience with the transition process of early intervention and young children from greater Boston child care agencies into Boston Public SchoolsTerms: BTU, Group Apply for the job now! Apply for this job