Job Information
East Rochester Union Free School District TIES Coordinator- Part Time in East Rochester, New York
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.
Position Start Date:09/03/2024
Job Number: TIES25