The Children's Trust Announces
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Champions for Children Direct Service Award - Nominate a Colleague Today!
The Excellence Award for Direct Service is bestowed annually on an employee of a program or initiative funded by The Children's Trust. The award recipient must be an inspiration to their colleagues and their primary duty must be to
provide direct service to children and families
, delivered in a way that exemplifies the belief that the human element makes a huge difference in the lives of others. (Nominees may not be a manager or director.) Nominations accepted through
Monday, February 12
;
click here
to download a nomination form.
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ATTENTION Parenting Programs Grant Applicants: Help Desk Reminder
The Children's Trust Parenting RFP applications are due no later than
Tuesday, February 20, at 11:59 p.m.
Please note that The Trust help desk operates from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and is accessible via email only. While we make every attempt to respond to requests within two business days, kindly keep in mind that an increased number of inquiries may occur as a result of the approaching RFP due date. As such, the help desk can guarantee a response will be provided to all tickets received by
Wednesday, February 14, at 5:30 p.m.
; tickets received after this date and time will be addressed as resources permit. Additionally, The Trust, including the help desk, will be closed on Monday, February 19, in observance of Presidents Day.
The Children’s Trust has released a competitive solicitation for a new five-year funding cycle for parenting programs, including group parenting and advocacy programs, and individual and home visitation programs. Videos of the content covered in our parenting programs application training sessions are now available; visit the Resources section of the
Parenting Grant Opportunity
to view them. We also suggest that you
visit the Grants section of our site
for important information about applicant eligibility, general programmatic funding requirements, legal requirements and much more. Please note that in lieu of a bidders' conference, a bidders' video was created for this RFP;
click here
to view it on our provider support channel on YouTube.
Again,
the deadline to apply to this RFP is Tuesday, February 20, at 11:59 p.m.
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Providers & Partners, Tell Us All About Your Good Work!
From the
Herald
and the
Miami Times
to
CBS 4
and NBC 6, Trust-funded programs and initiatives throughout the community have been featured for the life-changing services they provide to the children and families of Miami-Dade - and you could be next.
Click here
to tell us about your latest triumphs and you just may turn on the TV or turn a page in the paper to see your face!
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ATTENTION YEN Providers
Do you want to connect with other YEN providers? Join the YEN Peer Sharing Discussion Board, facilitated by Project RISE. This forum provides a place for you to share events, best practices, challenges and thoughts that may be of interest. For details on how to join,
click here
to visit Project RISE's YEN Quality Improvement Initiative page on its site.
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Trust Providers: Growth Plans Are Due on February 15!
To support our program metrics framework and a shift toward continuous learning and improvement,
in contract year 2017-18 quarterly growth plan updates will replace quarterly narrative reports for most initiatives
; visit the
Program Metrics page
of our website for a complete list of applicable initiatives and requirements. In partnership with contract managers, providers will develop and implement growth plans up to four times per contract year. A growth planning guidance document with additional information and instructions can be found
in that same page
. Our continued thanks to you for your tireless dedication to provide high-quality services to the children and families of our community!
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ATTENTION Quality Counts Programs
Great news: Your participation in Quality Counts has caught the attention of researchers at the University of California, Berkeley’s Center for the Study of Child Care Employment (CSCCE) for a national study! They want to hear from you, directors and teaching staff, as part of their SEQUAL (Supportive Environmental Quality Underlying Adult Learning) study to find out how your workplace supports its teaching staff in learning and continuing to develop their knowledge and skills on the job. More detailed information regarding the study is available
for teaching staff
and
for directors/administrators
. Over the next few weeks, evaluators from California will be selecting sites for participation and will communicate these invitations via email; please be on the lookout for this correspondence. Your participation is voluntary - but greatly appreciated - and will be rewarded with a Target gift card.
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Injury Prevention: Upcoming Trainings
All Trust-funded providers are required to participate in childhood injury prevention capacity-building efforts facilitated by the Public Health Trust's
Injury Free Coalition for Kids of Miami
. Available trainings for February are listed below; visit our community calendar at
www.thechildrenstrust.org
for full descriptions and registration information. All trainings held at 1601 NW 12th Avenue, Miami, FL 33136, unless otherwise indicated.
- Passenger Safety & Education Wednesday, February 21, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Home Safety Training & Education Wednesday, February 21, 3-4 p.m.
- Passenger Safety & Education Wednesday, February 28, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Home Safety Training & Education Wednesday, February 28, 3-4 p.m.
- CPS (Child Passenger Safety) Monday, February 5 - Thursday, February 8, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Fraternal Order of Police Lodge, 675 N Homestead Boulevard, Homestead, FL 33030
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Project RISE: Upcoming Trainings
- Fitness Outcome (PACER) Thursday, February 15, 3-5 p.m., Royal Oaks Park NOTE: This is an on-site training for YMCA staff. Limited space is available to other YAS/YEN programs, so sign up ASAP if interested!
- Literacy Assessment: ORF Tuesday, March 6, 10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., The Children's Trust Training Room
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The Advocacy Network on Disabilities: Upcoming Trainings
- Navigating Community Resources Friday, February 9, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Arcola Lakes Branch Library, 8240 NW 7th Avenue, Miami FL 33150
- Let's Play Together: Practical Solutions for Adapting Recreational Activities Tuesday, February 13, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., West Dade Regional Library, 9445 Coral Way, Miami, FL 33165
- An Administrator’s Overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Thursday, February 15, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Alper JCC, 11155 SW 112th Avenue, Miami, FL 33176
- Count Me In: Teaching Children to Embrace Diversity Friday, February 26, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Arcola Lakes Branch Library, 8240 NW 7th Avenue, Miami, FL 33150
- Discovering Inclusion 2: Beyond Awareness Thursday, March 1, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Tamiami Park, 11201 SW 24th Street, Miami, FL 33165
- Introduction to Successful Inclusion of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Tuesday, March 13, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., City Life Kix, 1088 W Mowry Drive, Homestead, FL 33030
- Structure for Success Thursday, March 13, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Gwen Cherry Park, 7090 NW 22nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33147
- Let’s Play Together: Practical Solutions for Adapting Recreational Activities Friday, March 23, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Branches, 129 SW 5th Avenue, Florida City, FL 33034
- Count Me In: Teaching Children to Embrace Diversity Thursday, April 5, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., West Dade Regional Library, 9445 Coral Way, Miami, FL 33165
- Discovering Inclusion 2: Beyond Awareness Tuesday, April 10, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Arcola Lakes Branch Library, 8240 NW 7th Avenue, Miami, FL 33150
- Navigating Community Resources Thursday, April 19, 10 a.m. - noon, Alper JCC, 11155 SW 112th Avenue, Miami, FL 33176
- An Administrator’s Overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Friday, April 27, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Tamiami Park, 11201 SW 24th Street, Miami, FL 33165
- Discovering Inclusion 2: Beyond Awareness Friday, April 27, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Cutler Bay, FL 33157
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FREE Summer Meals for Children & Youth - Sign Up Today!
Summer BreakSpot, a program that provides free meals to children and youth ages birth-18 years at participating service sites, is underway. We encourage
ALL
children and youth summer program providers to contact sponsors
TODAY
to secure participation at each of their program service sites. Be sure to confirm available menus (hot or cold) and delivery times
BEFORE
making a decision on which sponsor best meets the needs of your participants and program environment.
In addition, we strongly urge providers to designate their program service sites as “open sites,” where children and youth ages birth-18 years living in their communities may also participate in the free meals program, even if they do not participate in provider programming.
Open sites serve a critical role in minimizing food insecurity in Miami-Dade while schools are closed and are, for some children, a literal lifesaver. The Children’s Trust is also supporting Florida Impact efforts to increase accessibility to summer meals for those children who have no access to open sites, through pediatric clinics and WIC and HUB sites. Contact Sam Hopwood at
shopwood@flimpact.org
for more information. Parents can call 211 or text FOOD or COMIDA (for Spanish) to 877-877 to find service sites delivering summer meals for children ages birth-18 near their home.
Click here
for additional Summer BreakSpot resources; Current sponsors are listed below:
- After-School Program (ASP) Contact Christina at 954.596.9000.
- Christian Fellowship CDC In addition to programs/sites serving children and youth up to age 18, the organization seeks to support those that serve developmentally delayed young adults over the age of 18. Contact Anna Jackson at 305.398.9542.
- Community Action Agency Contact Rany Panchanathan at 786.469.4789 or ppncha@miamidade.gov.
- FLIPANY Visit www.flipany.org for more information and to register; a free, one-time healthy food demo event for parents is available for 50 or more participants. Contact Viktoriya Yudovina at 954.636.2388 or vyudovina@flipany.org.
- Miami-Dade County Public Schools Contact Berne Galvez at mgalvezberne@dadeschools.net.
- Rayfield Family Literacy Contact Senetta Carter at 800.913.5481, 954.894.0518 or senettacar@aol.com.
- Sisters for Abundant Living Download an application at www.sistersforabundantliving.com; Contact Courtney at 305.826.7900.
- Village Youth Services In addition to free meals, Village Youth Services is also offering free nutrition education workshops. Contact Lamekka Noble at 305.621.5836 or info@villageyouth.org.
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Promoting Wellness: Healthy Children and Families Begin with You!
The University of Miami Mailman Center for Child Development announces a wellness innovation and connection conference, to be held on
Friday, April 27, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
, at the United Way, Ansin Building/Ryder Room, 3250 SW 3rd Avenue, Miami, FL 33129. Designed especially for child care providers and professionals, the daylong conference will promote health and well-being for children and families by sharing key strategies that can be implemented via food, nutrition, mind and physical activities. Participants may take advantage of an exhibit hall showcasing community resources; breakout sessions conducted in English and Spanish. CEUs available with an entry fee of $75; general admission for providers is $45; parents and students welcome with a $25 entry fee.
Click here
for more information and to register.
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Maternal Depression Workshop
The Postpartum Healing and Education Center announces a postpartum depression workshop, taking place on
Wednesday, March 21, 9 a.m. - noon.
Registration fee of $40 includes three CEUs for LCSWs, LMHCs and LMFTs. Contact Ana Romero at 954.558.8360 or
aromero@postpartumeducation.com
to register.
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Nurturing Parenting Facilitator Training
The Postpartum Healing and Education Center announces a three-day nurturing parenting facilitator training, taking place
February 26-28
; registration fee $300. Contact Ana Romero at 954.558.8360 or
aromero@postpartumeducation.com
to register.
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Career Opportunities
* Denotes new posting
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Bookkeeper - Part-Time
The Center for Social Change seeks a part-time, tech-friendly bookkeeper (contractor) with knowledge of QuickBooks. For complete job description, requirements and application guidelines, email
lucinda@4socialchange.org
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Community Engagement Manager
Communities in Schools Miami seeks a manager of community engagement to serve as a key piece of the administrative team, with a focus on working to effectively cultivate, engage and retain an increasing roster of individuals and donors. Position requires a detail-oriented individual with new ideas, who enjoys building relationships and is passionate about making a difference in the community. For complete job description, requirements and application guidelines visit
www.cismiami.org
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Family Support Worker *
Children's Home Society of Florida and Healthy Families Miami-Dade seeks family support workers (home visitors) to provide education services to at-risk families. Must possess high school diploma or GED equivalent, plus two years' relevant experience working with children and families. Interested applicants should contact Program Manager Joann Garcia at
joann.garcia@chsfl.org
for more information.
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Teacher *
Alberto's Dream Child Care seeks a teacher for a 2-year-olds class. Must possess relevant experience and DCF 45 hours or be willing to take courses to acquire National CDA/FCCPC. Must also be able to communicate with parents. Email résumé to
fortunababani@aol.com
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Teacher
Universal Academy Learning Center has an immediate opening for an experienced and motivated teacher; 45 DCF hours required. Email résumé to
ua@utruthcenter.org
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Teacher - VPK *
Cherry Blossom Learning Center #2 in Midtown seeks a full-time VPK teacher. Must be fluent in English and possess at minimum a National CDA, FCCPC or bachelor's degree in early childhood education. Email résumés to
maria@cherryblossommiami.com
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Teacher - After-School
Town Center School, located in the West Kendall area, seeks an after-school teacher. Responsibilities include implementation of activities, schedule and lesson
planning. Must possess high school diploma, DCF 45 hours and bilingual fluency (English/Spanish). Email résumé to
towncenter305@hotmail.com
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Teacher Assistant - Head Start
St. Alban's Child Enrichment Center seeks a teacher assistant to support the implementation of a cognitively oriented curriculum and total management of activities for children ages 3-5, including indoor/outdoor activities aimed at promoting physical health; approaches to learning; and the social, emotional, cognitive, intellectual, motor and physical development of the children. Minimum high school diploma, FCCPC or National CDA (Preschool) and DCF 45 hours. Email résumé to
tdawson@stalbanschildcare.org
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Tutor *
The Center for Independent Living of South Florida seeks a tutor for adults with disabilities enrolled in vocational education, adult basic education or GED in math and/or reading and writing. Flexible hours based on student needs required; must be available at least two days/week. Qualifications include bachelor's or associate degree along with a vocational education certificate; excellent math, reading and writing skills; exemplary communication and instructional skills; and the ability to pass a background check. Email résumé to
larry@cilsf.org
or fax to 305.751.8944, Attention: Adult Transition Program.
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Available Positions at Florida Foster Care Review *
- Citizen Review Panel (CRP) Program Review Specialist To be responsible for preparing, coordinating and facilitating review hearings conducted by the organization. Position also responsible for collecting data during the review; producing the CRP’s findings and recommendations report; supporting the management of volunteers; participating in the training and evaluation of CRP volunteers; and attending court hearings and relevant child welfare and community meetings/events. Must possess minimum bachelor’s degree in social work or related field, and at least three years' frontline experience in child welfare and the dependency court system.
- Permanency Roundtable (PRT) Facilitator Working closely with PRT program managers, the PRT facilitator facilitates initial and follow-up roundtable sessions; engages in family-finding activities; and ensures the active pursuit of permanent connections and families for all children and youth served by the program. Minimum bachelor’s degree in social work or related field, and five years' professional experience in Miami-Dade’s child welfare system (experience in another child welfare system or with permanency planning will be considered); family searching experience preferred.
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Available Positions at Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami
- Assistant Teacher - Head Start * At its Centro Hispano location. Must possess high school diploma/GED, DCF 45 hours, and valid National CDA or FCCPC.
- Lead Teachers - Head Start * For its Sagrada Familia, Centro Hispano, South Dade and Good Shepherd child development center locations. Must possess associate degree in early childhood education or an associate degree in a related field with 18 credits in early childhood education and DCF 45 hours.
- Site Aide - Part-Time To work under the direct supervision of the program coordinator. Responsibilities include overseeing program site as well as performing other vital program functions.
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Available Positions at ConnectFamilias
- Assessor - CIFFTA Family Strengthening Program - Part-Time To serve as a key team member of the Culturally Informed and Flexible Family Based Treatment for Adolescents (CIFFTA) Family Strengthening program. Responsibilities include serving as the primary contact person for referral sites; coordinating referrals across programs and partner agencies; scheduling and conducting assessment interviews with adolescents and parents; engaging families to ensure participation; and data collection and tracking to ensure data quality assurance and reporting. Bachelor’s degree in mental health or related field (preferred), or experience interviewing Hispanic families in community settings and some college. Must possess bilingual fluency (English/Spanish). This is a part-time position of approximately 20 hours/week, afternoon to evening shifts M-F.
- Family Community Specialist - Part-Time To serve as a link between families and various programs to support care coordination and community engagement. Minimum high school diploma; Florida CHW Certification preferred. Must possess bilingual fluency (English/Spanish), literacy in Microsoft Office Suite, valid Florida driver’s license and auto insurance, or confirmed access to alternative transportation. Experience working with hispanic families a big plus. This is a part-time position of approximately 20-25 hours/week, afternoon to evening shifts with an occasional Saturday work day.
- Natural Helpers/PCIT Coaches focus on promoting protective factors of families with children with challenging behavior by working hand in hand with University of Miami PCIT therapists. Position provides PCIT coaching at home and in the community based on specialized training, and assists families served to highlight existing strengths. This is a contracted position and flexibility is required to accommodate families' various schedules. Bachelor’s degree in mental health or related field preferred, or minimum two years' related experience plus some college or CHW certification. Bilingual fluency (English/Spanish) also preferred. Must possess ability to work remotely as well as in an office setting; and a valid Florida driver’s license and auto insurance, or confirmed access to alternative transportation as position requires local travel for home visits.
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Available Positions at Happy Faces Academy *
- Teacher - Toddler This is a part-time position that could grow to full-time. Must possess DCF 45 hours with completed FCCPC preferred.
- Teacher - VPK This is a full- or part-time position requiring DCF 45 hours and FCCPC or AA degree, and bilingual fluency (English/Spanish).
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Available Positions at the Institute for Child & Family Health
- BNET (Behavioral Health Specialty Network) Case Manager To provide community-based targeted case management services to assigned clients experiencing mental health or substance use disorders, as well as medical issues, including but not limited to assessing clients’ needs for social, educational, nutritional, medical and other support services; client advocacy and linkage to such services; and monitoring the provision of all wraparound services. All case management services must be provided in accordance with funding contract requirements and ICFH policies and procedures, as well as all applicable laws and regulations.
- Developmental Specialist II To work alongside a pediatrician in providing babies/toddlers and their families with a comprehensive approach to health care that supports parents in their roles as nurturers of the emotional, behavioral, intellectual and physical growth of their children. Bachelor's level degree in mental health or related field; degree in child development preferred. Proven knowledge in the areas of child development, infant mental health, family functioning, child abuse and neglect and resistant clients a must.
- Functional Family Therapy (FFT) Program Supervisor To provide clinical supervision and documentation review to ensure that services are family centered, and focused on increasing youth’s ability to successfully cope with life challenges and build resiliency using fidelity to the FFT model. Must also ensure services are provided in a timely manner, are of high quality and are consistent with eligibility criteria, in accordance with the contract/funder, COA standards, agency policies and procedures, and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Must possess master’s degree from an accredited college or university in social work, marriage and family therapy or mental health counseling; active license with Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling; and be an approved qualified supervisor or become a qualified supervisor in the state of Florida within 30 days of hire.
- Hourly Direct Therapists (Part-Time & Full-Time) Licensed and unlicensed; responsibilities include, but are not limited to, conducting intakes (licensed only), participating in monthly case staffing meetings, and implementing therapeutic treatment plans for emotionally disturbed children/adolescents through individual, group therapy and behavioral management. Must possess minimum master's level degree in social work, mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy or psychology; current state of Florida license or registered intern status in the state of Florida; two years' experience with severely emotionally disturbed children; knowledge in areas of child development, family functioning, child abuse and neglect, and resistant clients; and experience/skill in collaborating with other disciplines and services.
- Mental Health Targeted Case Manager To provide community-based case management services to assigned clients, including, but not limited to, assessing clients need for services; advocating and linking to services; and monitoring of services. All case management services must be provided in accordance with the Medicaid Mental Health Targeted Case Management Handbook, ICFH policies and procedures, and all applicable laws and regulations. Must possess at minimum bachelor's degree from accredited university or college with a major in counseling, social work, psychology, criminal justice, nursing, rehabilitation, special education, health education or a related human services field; one year of full-time or equivalent of related case management experience working with children with serious emotional disturbances, and a résumé that clearly reflects related experience.
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Available Positions at Kinderkids Academy III
- Director For its Florida City location. Must possess knowledge of and experience in working with programs such as School Readiness, VPK, Early Head Start and the Child Care Food Program; working knowledge of Word, Excel and the Creative Curriculum; Director Credential and FCCPC/CDA; bilingual fluency (English/Spanish); and relevant experience.
- Teacher For its Florida City location. Must possess FCCPC/CDA and bilingual fluency (English/Spanish).
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Available Positions at Miami-Dade County Public Schools - Early/Head Start *
Seeking the following for its Head Start/Early Head Start programs:
- Community Liaison Specialist To serve as a link between parents and students to support children’s education. Minimum high school diploma; bachelor's degree preferred.
- Early Head Start Assistant To assist classroom educator serving infants and toddlers. Minimum CDA or FCCPC in infant and toddler required.
- Early Head Start Educator To provide classroom instruction and supervision of infant and toddler classroom. Must possess associate degree in early childhood, and a CDA or FCCPC in infant and toddler.
- Head Start Assistant To assists classroom educator serving preschool children. Minimum CDA or FCCPC in preschool required.
- Head Start Educator To provide classroom instruction and supervision of preschool children. Associate degree in early childhood and CDA or FCCPC in preschool required.
- Property Asset Specialist - Part-Time To assist with Inventory.
- Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant To provide mental health consultation services in early childhood classrooms.
- School Psychologist Must possess master’s degree in social work and be a licensed or certified school psychologist.
- Family Intervention Specialist Must possess experience working with families and 60 college credits (15 in social work).
- Parent Outreach Specialist Must possess experience working with parents. high school diploma required.
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Available Positions at Miami-Dade County Public Schools - ESE *
Seeking the following for its Exceptional Student Education programs:
- Audiologists - Full/Part-Time To provide services to students in school settings. Must be state licensed. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performing audiological evaluations; selecting and fitting Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs); taking ear mold impressions; trouble-shooting devices; and providing training to students, teachers and others in the proper use and care of ALDs. Flexible hours will be considered for part-timers. For more information, contact Kate Cadieux at 305.995.1531.
- Clerical - Hourly To provide varied secretarial, accounting and organizational work, as well as other necessary operational services. Must be organized, self-directed, and display independent initiative and judgement as relates to job assignments. Must possess high school diploma.
- Interventionists To provide and facilitate individualized or small group instruction for various academic subjects, utilize various strategies and tutoring techniques to address the academic needs of students, monitor student progress, review class assignments or instruction to ensure student mastery and comprehension, prepare lessons for sessions as they relate to student needs and goals, implement intervention strategies, and collaborate with teachers and school support staff to improve students' academic performance. Must possess a bachelor's degree.
- Paraprofessionals To assist with the supervision of students, as well as enable students to access extracurricular activities by utilizing appropriate behavior management techniques and practices associated with student needs. Must possess minimum associate degree, or have completed 60 college semester hours. Must also complete application process for employment with M-DCPS.
- Teachers - Hourly to provide and facilitate individualized or small group instruction for various academic subjects, utilize various strategies and tutoring techniques to address the academic needs of students, monitor student progress, review class assignments or instruction to ensure student mastery and comprehension, prepare lessons for sessions as they relate to student needs and goals, implement intervention strategies, and collaborate with teachers and school support staff to improve students' academic performance. Must possess Florida teacher certification.
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Weekly Provider Bulletin?
Deadline is 5 p.m. Monday for distribution that same week. Please be sure to include the who, what, when, where and why of your announcement.
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The Children's Trust reserves the right to omit, edit and/or adjust your announcement
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Inclusion of announcements in the Weekly Provider Bulletin is provided as a free service to the community and does not constitute an endorsement by The Children's Trust.
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