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Boston Universal Pre-K Family Partner [0.5 FTE] (SY25-26)

Boston Public Schools, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Overview The Department of Early Childhood (DEC) is the lead education agency for Boston Universal Pre-K and partners with Community Based Organizations (CBOs) across the City. The goal of Boston Universal Pre-K is to ensure every three and four-year-old in Boston has access to high quality early education experiences that lay the foundation for their future learning and educational success. The city of Boston is committed to providing high quality, inclusive, culturally responsive early education to all children whether their families choose to send them to classrooms in Boston Public Schools or community-based organizations. Approximately 1500 UPK eligible three and four-year old children will be served through this mixed delivery system governed under the Mayor’s Office and Boston Public Schools. There are 21 organizations spread across the Boston neighborhoods in 32 sites.

If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information. Position Boston Universal Pre-K Family Partner [0.5 FTE] (SY25-26).

Responsibilities

Rapidly engage children, youth and families in need of treatment and services. Work closely with family members and other involved treatment and service providers to optimize care. Utilize care coordination strategies and novel technologies to help identify, engage and match youth to mental health treatment and services. Work with children, youth and families over an extended period of time to ensure that therapeutic gains are maintained. Partner with Early Learning Centers. Offer support to multi-stressed families including:

Families with older children in the juvenile justice system Families experiencing trauma Families experiencing untreated adult mental health concerns Families experiencing substance use disorders Families with immigration concerns

Fit the model in the context of existing behavioral health, family engagement, and community based services at BPS. Prioritize an approach with sustainability in mind. Pilot the use of technology to connect families to the family partner (eg, apps).

Terms Managerial, [B31].

Note:

The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part-time

Job function

Other Education Administration Programs

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