Academic Development Center Coordinating Teacher (2025-2026 SY)

FRAMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Framingham High School

TITLE:

Academic Development Center Coordinating Teacher

School Year

POSITION SUMMARY:

The ADC (Academic Development Center) Coordinating Teacher coordinates and oversees the ADC peer tutoring/academic mentoring support program and online learning in order to deliver Framingham Public Schools high expectations for achievement equal access to appropriate levels of instruction the achievement of academic proficiency for all students and the closing of the achievement gap among subgroups within the school. The Coordinator will work closely with both ADC mentors/peers and ADC students in order to develop a classroom atmosphere that is safe open and conducive to learning.

OUR MISSION:

Framingham Public Schools is committed to excellence for all students. A core value embedded in the districts philosophy and goals is that all children will learn. Offering equitable access to education to all of our students hinges largely on providing the highest quality teachers in every school and classroom.

Diversity among teachers and staff undoubtedly advances the academic achievement of students. Compliance obligations establish the baseline; as a district Framingham Public Schools are committed to achieving developing and maintaining a workforce reflective of the rich racial linguistic and cultural diversity of our students. Framingham Public Schools aims to teach our children and ourselves to be culturally proficient and inclusive in order to live learn and work together in a vibrant and diverse world.

Indeed Framingham Public Schools is committed to inspiring our school community to be accepting and willing to learn from individuals with differing backgrounds. Our goal is to reflect the diverse community we serve and create a great place to work for everyone by embracing the individual skills perspectives and experiences our people bring to the workplace and harnessing these for high performance and improved service delivery. We want our employees to feel included valued and respected and have access to equal opportunity which supports full participation at work. Framingham Public Schools seeks to retain the diverse talent in our workforce and support our people to maintain a long and productive working career.

Framingham Public Schools is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from minorities.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS:

Any content area license as determined by the Principal. Please note that licensure requirements are subject to change at the discretion of DESE.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

At least a Bachelors Degree in the area of major study.

Framingham Public Schools seeks candidates whose background teaching or service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of education. Also we are interested in candidates who will bring to their professional practice the perspective that comes from a nontraditional educational background or an understanding of the experiences of those underrepresented in the educational field.

SKILLS AND ABILITY:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in the educational field; to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form; to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups including staff parents and the general public; to read analyze and interpret professional periodicals and journals technical procedures and governmental regulations; to write reports and correspondence as needed; to use reasoning ability to evaluate information and determine/recommend an appropriate course of action; to define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions; to use professional literature evidencebased research and continuing education content to make practice decision; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students parents staff and the community; to work independently prioritize tasks and manage several projects simultaneously; to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements state and federal laws and Framingham Public Schools policies (as long as the policies do not conflict with the Framingham Teachers Association (Unit A) Contract); to work with students of diverse backgrounds with diverse needs in an equitable and inclusive manner that bears witness to cultural proficiency; to maintain appropriate confidential records; to react professionally and objectively to unpredictable situations (e.g. environmental changes behavior/aggression seizure activity etc.); to operate and/or acquire skills to operate a computer and related software including but not limited to Google; and ability/willingness to plan coordinate conduct and participate in ongoing professional and staff development.

Experience evaluating student skills and writing reports to interpret/summarize findings. Strong collaborative teaching coaching and leadership skills to support student programming and work in a team setting. Strong problemsolving skills to support student success. Strong datacollection skills to help to inform decisions for students. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills to balance the demands of a multitasking position. A proactive and solutionfocused approach to meeting student needs. Knowledge of specialized content areas as well as any related laws and procedures. Ability to learn new information and be able to teach that information to others.

Ability to plan and implement lessons based on district and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students; and to use instructional technology appropriately and work with students to facilitate their use of instructional technology.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

• Manage period caseloads of students and assist with academic needs and supports
• Maintain daily attendance records
• Maintain assessment records
• Organize student/peer/mentor pairings when applicable
• Work in collaboration with support staff to maintain an academically rigorous expectation of students in the ADC
• Oversee recruitment of student Mentors/peers for all periods and subjects
• Work in collaboration with School Counseling to maintain a robust and meaningful program based on the needs of students
• Work in collaboration with classroom teachers to help students remain on track with their work
• Oversee Online Learning
• Complete other such duties as may be assigned by Principal

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to move about and may be required to traverse occasionally throughout the school building. The employee must also often remain in a stationary position for considerable periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and sit stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee is expected to lift at least 20 lbs (i.e. books school supplies etc.). The employee must frequently use hands to finger handle or feel; and use hand strength to grasp tools. Occasionally s/he operates a computer and other office productivity machinery (i.e. a calculator copy machine and computer printer).

The employee must be able to input information into a computer as well as read material from a computer monitor as well as handwritten or printed matter with or without visual aids. The employee must be able to communicate effectively with students parents and other staff members in person and on the telephone. In the classroom the employee must be able to see and hear on a continuous basis in order to ensure the safety of students as well as speak frequently to provide instruction. On rare occasions it may be necessary to move quickly across even or uneven surfaces. The employee will be working in a normal school environment with an acceptable level of noise. The employee interacts with students parents and other staff members. The employee is directly responsible for the safety wellbeing and work output of students. At times the employee may be subject to aggressive student behavior which may result in injury.

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal. The performance of this job will be evaluated as per the Framingham Teachers Association (Unit A) Contract.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) CLASSIFICATION:

This position is classified as Exempt (Professional).

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Covered under Framingham Teachers Association (Unit A) Contract. Please note that the District reserves the right to transfer all personnel among buildings on an asneeded basis to serve the best interests of all students as long as this does not conflict with the Framingham Teachers Association (Unit A) Contract.

HELPFUL LINKS:

Framingham Teachers Association Contract

Framingham Public Schools provides equal employment. opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements Framingham Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the District has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training. Framingham Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age genetic information disability ancestry marital status or veteran status.