Family Resource Professional located at Torrington Intermediate School
Job Summary:
Under the direction of the School Principal, the FRP contributes to the efficient operation of the office through secretarial support. No supervisory responsibilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Communicates school information to families (registration materials, fliers, handbooks, test information).
- Provides pertinent information to school/district webmaster.
- Communicates bus transportation information to parents and addresses bus concerns at the building level.
- Maintains student records (attendance, discipline, residency, contact information, test data).
- Coordinates distribution of student records (incoming, outgoing, and transitions between schools).
- Coordinates and prepares reports regarding student data for principals, parents and teachers (report cards, interim reports, standardized testing, attendance, discipline, etc.).
- Answers telephone, handles voicemail messages, forwards information to the appropriate parties.
- Organizes and distributes special education correspondence to parents. (PPT/504 invitations, special education reports etc.).
- Coordinates communications regarding lunch program with parents and the cafeteria manager.
- Coordinates school/PTO meetings and activities.
- Assists with school fundraising activities.
- Coordinates school-wide events, as needed (school pictures, cultural day, food drives etc.).
- Manages the school calendar (meetings, building events, and activities).
- Processes assignment requests due to illness or other excused absences.
- Assists staff on field trip preparation (forms, communications, permission slips etc.).
- Assists secretary with walk-in traffic and greets visitors (students, parents, and community).
- Performs other duties as appropriate and required.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma
- Good communication skills
Terms of Employment: 10-month work year, 195 days, 40 hours per week
Internal Applicants: Regular employees of the Torrington Public Schools who are current members of the Secretaries' union. To be considered for transfer, Internal Applicants must complete or re-open an existing online application and must submit it October 15, 2025 through October 21, 2025 (before midnight). Please be sure to click on the Finish and Submit button. This generates a "date stamp" which is used to determine the timeliness of your application.
External applicants may apply through October 21, 2025
TRANSFORM TORRINGTON TOGETHER
At Torrington Public Schools we believe the uniqueness of each individual contributes to the success of all of our students. The evolving Torrington community is rich in culture, history, and diversity. We know through experience that the exchange of different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds creates a safe and empowering learning environment where students can engage as their authentic selves. Fostering a willingness to understand and appreciate others promotes critical thinking skills, cultural awareness, and compassion for all people, preparing them for success in a dynamic global environment.
This all starts with a diverse and inclusive staff environment, and all we are missing is YOU!
Posted in accordance with the provisions of the Master Agreement between the Torrington Board of Education and Local 157 of A.S.F.C.M.E. The Torrington Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, national/ethnic origin, age, sex, sexual orientation or disability in its programs, activities, and employment practices, as set forth in compliance with the Office for Civil Rights, Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504. Any person having inquiries concerning Torrington Public Schools’ compliance with Section 504, Title VI or Title IX should contact Kimberly A. Schulte, Director of Human Resources, at Torrington Public Schools, 50 Major Besse Drive, Torrington, Connecticut, or 860 489-2327, ext. 5451
