(THOSE WHO PREVIOUSLY APPLIED NEED NOT RE-APPLY)

AMENDED

POSITION SUMMARY: The Transportation Liaison assists in establishing and implementing an appropriate transportation plan for students. The Transportation Liaison provides important community services and liaison functions between the respective Field Support Center (FSC), Office of Pupil Transportation (OPT), schools, and the parents and families of students. The Liaison disseminates critical information regarding DOE-provided General Education (GE) and Special Education (SE) services. S/he facilitates necessary communication between schools and the Office of School Health, the Committees on Special Education, and the Office of Pupil Transportation. The Liaison is responsible for advising school-based personnel on DOE transportation procedures and policies and provides targeted support, as needed, for specific schools. The Liaison will be the primary resource for schools on transportation procedures and policies. Performs related work.

REPORTS TO: Director of Operational Support and OPT on the implementation of Central policy and professional development.

DIRECT REPORTS: N/A

KEY RELATIONSHIPS: Relationships will be fostered with Office of Pupil Transportation administration and staff, school-based administration, representatives from the Office of School Health, the Special Education Office and the Committees on Special Education, the Office of Students in Temporary Housing, as well as community-based organizations and parents.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Community Support/School Support

• Provides information and guidance to parents/guardians of students in relation to transportation accommodations associated with student placement.
• Coordinates contact with various offices within the Department of Education (DOE), as well as with outside agencies and CBOs in relation to transportation accommodation requests.
• Performs difficult and responsible support operations in the area of transportation services for general education and special education students.
• Collaborates with OPT Account Managers in responding to inquiries from schools regarding yellow bus and MetroCard services.

Support to the Committees on Special Education

• Advises on procedures related to specialized transportation with the Division of Specialized Instruction and Student Support.
• In collaboration with the Division of Specialized Instruction and Student Support, provides guidance to school personnel and parents on Specialized Transportation policies and procedures and provides targeted intervention in schools to ensure that specialized transportation and accommodations guidelines and procedures for the medical review of transportation needs are followed.
• Reviews SE ridership and assists schools with the addition or deletion of students.
• Works as a liaison with District 75 and CBOs regarding the coordination of transportation, as needed.
• Reviews all recommendations for specialized transportation.
• Reviews all documentation to support requests for specialized transportation, identifies missing requirements, and communicates with individuals responsible for obtaining this material.
• Ensures that an Office of School Health physician has reviewed and approved or recommended changes to requests for specialized transportation Accommodations prior to an IEP meeting.

Support to the Office of Pupil Transportation

• Manages communication between the district Committees on Special Education, schools and the Office of Pupil Transportation regarding students approved for Specialized Transportation services.
• Ensures that schools and CSEs enter data in a timely and accurate manner. Fosters collaboration and process integration across the Office of Pupil Transportation and with special education personnel.
• Ensures that principals submit on a timely basis appropriate documentation for the annual Specialized Transportation reconciliation in May/June of each year.

Support to the Office of School Health

• Manages communication between the regional Committees on Special Education, schools, the Office of School Health and CBOs, as needed.
• Ensures that medical documentation is completed in a timely manner before it is sent to the Office of School Health.
• Monitors the status of all Accommodation requests and 504 requests under review by the OSH physician, and escalates concerns as necessary.
• Ensures that documentation is submitted in a timely manner.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

MINIMUM

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two (2) years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six (6) years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” or “2” above. However, all candidates must have at least one (1) year of experience as described in “1” above.

PREFERRED

• Success in an indirect management role within large organizations.
• Knowledge and understanding of overall organizational strategy.
• Ability to prepare written reports and presentations clearly and concisely.
• Ability to make critical analyses in determining courses of action.
• Experience as a persuasive and persistent advocate for customer needs.
• Internal candidates preferred.

SALARY: $50,231+

(Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the DOE will not make less than their current salary.)

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH JULY 19, 2018 UNTIL 3:00 P.M.

NOTE: THE FILLING OF ALL POSITIONS IS SUBJECT TO BUDGET AVAILABILITY AND/OR GRANT FUNDING.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Department of Education of the City of New York to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as permitted by law), predisposing genetic characteristics, or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual offenses and stalking, and to maintain an environment free of harassment on any of the above-noted grounds, including sexual harassment or retaliation.  Inquiries regarding compliance with this equal opportunity policy may be directed to: Office of Equal Opportunity, 65 Court Street, Room 1102, Brooklyn, New York 11201, or visit the OEO website at http://schools.nyc.gov/OEO

Required Skills Required Experience