Position Type:
OTHER/ OTHER

Date Posted:
8/27/2021

Location:
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School

Date Available:
Immediately After Hire

Closing Date:
Until Position is Filled

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Waterbury Public Schools

JOB CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION

JOB CLASSIFICATION TITLE
Family Resource Center Coordinator

DEPARTMENT
Woodrow Wilson School

INCUMBENT NAME
Grants

BARGAINING UNIT CLASSIFICATION
Non Union

REPORTS TO:
Receives administrative direction from the Principal.

FLSA DESIGNATION
Non-Exempt; 12 months, 35 hours per week, some evening and weekend hours are required. $24.72 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 programs for the families and students of the school district to achieve the full potential of the seven components of the state grant. The components are designed by the State Department of Education to address a variety of social and academic standards. The coordinator works with the standards of the school Principal as well as in collaboration with the other Waterbury FRC Coordinators and the Statewide FRC Alliance.

PART II - MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

A. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

General Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood, Child/Family Studies or related field.

Preferred:

Parents as Teachers (PAT) Certification – willing to train.

Experience in an urban school district and/or a multi-cultural environment.

Special Requirement:

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:

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

• 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;
• Ability to implement programs that assist students and families to improve their futures;

• Ability to prepare and present clear and concise written and verbal reports;
• Ability to team build and facilitate groups across diverse settings and communities;
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds;
• Administrative skills;
• Considerable knowledge of educational administration;
• Considerable knowledge of relevant Federal and State statutes, regulations and guidelines;
• Considerable problem-solving skills;
• Decision-making ability;
• Knowledge of current education trends and school reform practices;
• Must have creative skills mingled with compassion.

PART III - POSITION SUPERVISES

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.

• Assists with grant writing;
• Bridges out to resources and incorporates new programs into the services offered;
• Collaborates with school administration to efficiently support the overall needs of the families and community;
• Completes and maintains the CAYEN record keeping system and reports to State and local managers;
• Consults with members of the school community, parents and community agencies in a respectful manner;
• Demonstrates effective and responsible use of oral, written and listening skills;
• Develops and initiates new programs in collaboration with the teachers, principals and parents;
• Ensures that information is shared across programs and that the school community is linked together by the FRC;
• Manages and supervises the day-to-day operation of the FRC;
• Organizes time, space, material, equipment and personnel for effective program implementation;
• Oversees the fiscal management of the program;
• Represents FRC to the community at large;
• Responds to inquiries for other program needs while maintaining existing services;
• Supervises staff of Parent Educator, Positive Youth Developer and other associated staff;
• Performs other related duties as required.

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.

Frequency: Place an "X" in each box that is appropriate to your job. NEVER (N) OCCASIONALLY (O) FREQUENTLY (F) CONSTANTLY (C) 0 % of Shift 1-33% of Shift 34-66% of Shift 67-100% of Shift Working Conditions N O F C Working Conditions N O F C Physical Demands Depth Perception X Standing X Color Distinction X Walking X Peripheral Vision X Sitting X Driving X Lifting X Physical Strength: Carrying X Little Physical Effort (-10 lbs.) X Pushing X Light Work (-20 lbs.) X Pulling X Medium Work (20-50 lbs.) X Climbing X Heavy Work (50-100 lbs.) X Balancing X Very Heavy Work (100+ lbs.) X Stooping X Environmental Conditions Kneeling X Cold (50 degrees F or less) X Crouching X Heat (90 degrees F or more) X Crawling X Temperature Changes X Reaching X Wetness X Handling X Humidity X Grasping X Extreme Noise or Vibration X Twisting X Exposure to Chemicals X Feeling X Exposure to Gases and Fumes X Talking X Exposure to Unpleasant Odors X Hearing X Exposure to bodily fluids X Repetitive Motion X Exposure to dampness X Hand/Eye/Foot Coordination X Confinement to Small or Restricting Area X Visual Acuity/Near X Mechanical Hazards X Visual Acuity/Far X Physical danger or abuse X
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.