Community Connections Facilitator (CCF) (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools•Boston, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Connections Facilitator (CCF) will be an education professional experienced and knowledgeable about the needs of middle and secondary school students with disabilities as they prepare for transition to adult life opportunities such as employment, post-secondary education training, and independent living. The role ensures effective transition planning and the use of strategies like Person Centered Planning. The CCF will support school staff in developing transitional programming to help students achieve their goals and will implement a student database system to track progress. Maintaining a high level of professionalism, responsibility, consistency, and respect is essential. The CCF will also provide and share professional development related to transition and the student database system.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education or a related field
Active and valid MA DESE Teacher License in Moderate or Severe Disabilities
Experience working in multicultural environments and with students with a broad range of abilities and disabilities
Knowledge of special education and transition mandates, current strategies like Person Centered Planning, natural supports, related laws and regulations
Computer literacy competencies
Sensitivity to student cultural and special needs
Ability to work as a member of a team
Must be a resident of the City of Boston or be willing to move to the City of Boston if hired.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in education or related field
Full familiarity with special education initiatives
Proven track record in community skills development such as in the area of career development
3+ years community or job skills development experience with similar student populations or equivalent experience
Counseling, vocational rehabilitation, or social work degree(s), or related experience
Experience in the assessment of students with disabilities
Knowledge of Boston-based resources and business

Responsibilities

Work with the STRIVE team using an individualized service coordination and team approach to facilitate positive outcomes for students with disabilities, including employment, post-secondary enrollment, training programs, and independent living.
Collaborate with faculty across the school system, including regular education teachers, to involve students with disabilities in the vocational continuum.
Facilitate the development of a work-based learning plan once a student is placed in a school or community-based work experience.
Collaborate with school-based teams to determine necessary accommodations for students in work sites or other community-based settings.
Attend professional development, workshops, and conferences to stay current with special education laws.
Provide community access to travel training, potential work sites, internship opportunities, adult service providers, and post-secondary opportunities.
Facilitate and maintain interagency agreements with employers and community resources.
Provide ongoing family support regarding rights of persons with disabilities, independent living options, accessible housing, guardianship, adult service provider eligibility, and prevocational/vocational training.
Conduct ongoing documentation of student participation in STRIVE-facilitated services.
Collaborate with the Guidance Director and Guidance staff.
Collaborate with middle school staff.
Collaborate with related service providers at middle and high schools.
Collaborate with COSE to ensure students with disabilities (SWDs) have required documentation.
Ensure 688 referrals are completed for SWDs when appropriate.
Monitor and review high needs cases.