Company Information
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Company Name: Western PA School for the Deaf
Website: http://www.wpsd.org

Job Information
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Job Title: Coordinator of Children Services/Family Liaison
Job Type: Permanent
Start Date: 10/01/2021
Address:
300 E Swissvale Ave
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 15218
United States

Job Description:
DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

a.	Responds promptly to inquiries and coordinates admissions and evaluations.
b.	Interprets policies and procedures of the School to new parents and
communicates concerns of parents to the School as necessary.
c.	Maintains data on admission candidates, including those actively pursuing
admission and those who expressed interest.
d.	Related to admissions and current students, develops, implements, and
maintains communication with early intervention provider agencies,
educational advocate agencies, school district and Intermediate Units.
e.	Interprets and communicates admissions evaluation results to parents,
early intervention provider agencies, school districts, Intermediate Units
and Pennsylvania Department of Education personnel.
f.	Develops and coordinates new student orientation program and maintains
frequent contact with parents.
g.	Provides tours to families, school districts and agencies visiting the
School, illustrating WPSD activities and facilities. Also, arranges
tours/observations for groups of college students.
h.	Coordinates the placements for interns and student teachers, including
housing needs if they are residential. Provides them with the Intern Handbook
and reviews school policies and procedures. Organizes and presents
information at an orientation meeting, including review of the health and
safety plan.
i.	Liaison to colleges and universities who request intern or student
teaching placements.  Assists in developing affiliation agreements with the
universities.
j.	Participates on the Child Study Team.
k.	Assists in developing and implementing the annual Family Learning
Workshop.
l.	Organizes a “Holiday Mart shopping experience for the preschool and
elementary students.
n.	Organizes donations from staff to families nominated for the “Angel
Tree” at the holidays. Also, coordinates donations and using funds in the
Children’s Fund throughout the year.
o.     Arranges tours and/or observations for groups or individual college
students.
p.    Records and tracks enrollment data.
q.    Submits a weekly enrollment report.
r.	Represents the School at professional organization meetings when requested
to do so.
s.	Participates in WPSD Outreach Evaluations as requested.
t.	Conducts home visits as requested.
u.	Assumes any additional duties as requested by the administration staff.



Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS

a.	CERTIFICATE(S) REQUIRED
(Clearances must be maintained every five years by the employee.)
Certification of PA Mandated Reporter Training
PA State Police Criminal Clearance (Act 34)
PA Child Abuse History Clearance
FBI Clearance
Act 82

b	SPECIALIZED TRAINING, EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE

The Coordinator of Children’s Services should possess a Bachelor's Degree
in Education, Special Education, Marketing, Communications or related fields,
and have extensive knowledge of educational needs of children with a hearing
loss.  He/she should offer skills in matters related to needs of families
with children who have a hearing loss.

Skills Needed:

Interpersonal- both in person and online
Organizational- especially in scheduling
Observational
Presentation Skills
Knowledge of technology
Ability to navigate APSEM and Powerschool systems

The Sign Language Proficiency Interview level (SLPI) for this position is
"Advanced."  The minimum level accepted at hire is "Intermediate."

Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training is required and must be
maintained by the employee.

Valid driver’s license is required.

6.	PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position may require the following physical demands:
•	sitting, standing, walking, frequent bending, crouching, reaching,
stooping, kneeling
•	lifting and moving of lighter objects such as books, chairs, student
desks  in order to attend to the needs of students
•	may require lifting or helping to lift students
•	manual dexterity skills for using office equipment
•	ability to read and attend to computer screens for long periods of time,
including attending Zoom meetings
•	ability to assist in physical restraint of students as per CPI
requirements
•	ability to drive a car




Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume, Cover Letter
Majors Desired:: Liberal Arts
Degree levels accepted:: Bachelor

Application Information
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Email application materials to:: tbehanna@wpsd.org