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Summer Learning Academy - ESL Site Coordinator

Employer
Boston Public Schools
Location
Boston, MA, US
Salary
Competitive

Job Details

**THIS IS A SUMMER SCHOOL POSITION. EMPLOYMENT IS SEASONAL AND TEMPORARY**

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: BPS Summer Learning Academies serve as the primary academic summer offerings for BPS students, consisting of an array of high-quality academic and enrichment programs that provide services for targeted student populations in every grade level across the district. For more details regarding individual summer learning academy sites and related job responsibilities, please see program specific job description .

BPS Summer Learning Academies aim to:
  • Stem summer learning loss and increase academic achievement
  • Develop student socio-emotional skills and increase student efficacy by building skills and competencies
  • Strengthen the effectiveness of school-community partnerships
  • Promote student health and wellness

REPORTS TO: Position reports to the Project Manager of the Office of Expanded Learning Time/ Office of English Learners

PROGRAM SCHEDULE:
Summer Learning Academy Site Coordinators are required to attend all scheduled central and site-based planning meetings, trainings and professional development sessions, work all required program hours, as well as complete all required wrap up duties, as indicated in job description.
  • March 4-22: Operational Check-in call
  • Saturday, June 1, 8am-4pm: Operations and Curriculum
  • May/June Date TBD: Engaging Youth in High Quality Reflection Activities w/ the BEST Initiative
  • All trainings and program hours as indicated in program-specific job description.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversee BPS Summer Learning planning and programming at a specific program site. Supervise teachers, paraprofessionals, and other program staff, serve as site lead for instructional support, and oversee operational management for programming. Work to:
  • Stem summer learning loss and increase academic achievement
  • Develop student socio-emotional skills and increase student efficacy by building skills and competencies
  • Promote student health and wellness.

Specific duties may include, but are not limited to:
  • Provide leadership and management at one program site
  • Participate in the hiring of teachers, paraprofessionals and support staff
  • Support efforts to recruit, enroll and engage students in the Summer Learning Academy
  • Develop and submit daily schedules for their sites utilizing the operational systems put in place by the Office of English Learners.
  • Collaborate with OEL to identify newly enrolled students for iReady account set up
  • Serve as the Summer School's liaison with OEL in Central Office.
  • Be responsible for the implementation of the OEL program model by building a strong team, ensuring positive outcomes and a high quality experience for the scholars.
  • Supervise administration of iReady assessment to all enrolled students
  • Schedule and coordinate summer formative and summative assessments.
  • Oversee the use of data driven instruction utilizing formative assessments.
  • Review lesson plans and create 'best practice' instructional strategies.
  • Implement and maintain a positive behavior management system that is clear and aligns with program goals.
  • Ensure that all curriculum and supplies are received, distributed and maintained throughout the program.
  • Coordinate logistics related to field trips if applicable.
  • Participate in development of program schedule in advance of summer
  • Supervise instruction, services and the monitoring of student progress; oversee any performance task or assessment administered to students
  • Support high-quality instruction by facilitating professional development and curriculum planning sessions, modeling instructional practices, and observing instruction and providing feedback
  • Prepare and m anage curriculum materials, including pre-program set up and materials inventory after conclusion of programming
  • Engage and collaborate with families as partners in planning and problem solving
  • Establish a culturally competent, trauma sensitive learning climate
  • Manage student data systems (e.g. attendance, schedules, etc.)
  • Track work of BPS teachers and paraprofessionals, complete time reporting forms for payroll; arrange for coverage in the event of teaching staff absence
  • Execute and enforce site policies and student discipline code
  • Coordinate emergency response procedures in the event of emergency
  • Work with other site staff to monitor quality of programming to ensure outcome goals are on track to be met. Implement evaluation protocols - surveys, tests, etc.
  • Collaborate with BPS, BASB, NIOST, and other evaluators to implement evaluation tools
  • All additional duties as indicated in program-specific job description.
  • Demonstrate completion of other critical tasks and duties as requested by Office of Expanded Learning Time.

TERMS:
  • $40/hr - Total compensation is set based on hours of work, including professional development, on-site program time, and additional duties. Compensation differs based on Summer Learning Academy program.
  • Total compensation is set based on hours of work, including professional development, on-site program time, and additional duties. Compensation differs based on Summer Learning Academy program.
  • Site-specific job requirements, program hours, and training schedule to be determined by Summer Learning Academy program. Agreement to site-specific terms is required for hire.
    • Payroll will be processed on a biweekly basis after receipt of completed timesheets in accordance with BPS summer payroll schedule.

  • All employees must read and agree to the BPS 2018 Summer Program Terms of Employment


QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED:
  • Bachelor's degree.
  • License: ESL License and/or SEI Endorsement
  • Experience: Demonstrated experience working with English Learners and/or Students with Interrupted Formal Education.
  • Preferred prior experience as an After School or Summer Site leader.
  • Massachusetts teaching license or school administrator license.
  • At least 1 year of professional teaching or administrator experience
  • Willing to explore student learning in a non-traditional setting and connect student learning through project-based, experiential learning.
  • Willing to work in close collaboration with a community-based organization with shared goals in a student-centered, school-aligned, results-focused initiative.
  • Demonstrated ability to serve as an instructional leader--supervising other educators, providing constructive feedback, and fostering collaboration.
  • Current authorization to work in the United States. Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.
  • Additional qualifications as indicated in program-specific job description.

QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED:
  • Current teacher or administrator in the Boston Public Schools.
  • Prior experience working in a BPS summer learning program and/or in close collaboration with a community-based organization
  • Technology-savvy
  • BPS values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity. BPS is particularly interested in candidates who are fluent in one of BPS' official languages:Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY
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.

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As the birthplace of public education in this nation, the Boston Public Schools is committed to transforming the lives of all children through exemplary teaching in a world-class system of innovative, welcoming schools. We partner with the community, families, and students to develop in every learner the knowledge, skill, and character to excel in college, career, and life.

Company info
Telephone
(617) 635-1550
Location
2300 Washington Street
Roxbury
MA
02119
United States

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