Special Projects Manager
Special Projects Manager
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14-07-2025
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14-07-2025
Job Description
The Pittsfield Public Schools seeks a dynamic and highly organized Special Projects Manager to coordinate monitor and drive implementation of the Middle School Restructuring Initiative including key decisions related to grade span reconfiguration instructional model development staffing adjustments transportation planning scheduling logistics physical plant transitions and stakeholder engagement. The role is central to ensuring PPS remains on schedule and aligned with School Committee directives union agreements and student-centered design goals. The ideal candidate is a systems thinker skilled communicator and experienced project manager capable of managing a multi-dimensional educational : Commensurate with experience; competitive benefits package includesPosition Type: Full-Time 12-Month AssignmentKey responsibilities include:Project Oversight & Coordination:Maintain and update a detailed implementation timeline from July 2025 through September all milestones related to instructional model study School Committee decisions transportation scenarios staffing changes scheduling structures and physical detailed updates memos and briefings for the Superintendent Deputy Superintendent and School Model Planning:Support the formation and facilitation of a local Committee or coordination with a selected firm to study and recommend intermediate/middle school instructional engagement with staff students families and community partners through focus groups surveys and public review of elective pathways aligned to career readiness under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent for College and Career & Time Structure:Collaborate with Central Office transportation services and union leadership to develop and publicize proposed start/end times for all four school a crosswalk between staffing/licensure and proposed scheduling school leaders in designing master schedules aligned to new instructional and Union Coordination:Serve as a liaison between HR union officials and school leadership teams in developing and communicating licensure alignment assignment changes and staffing facilitate staff information sessions and document all communications related to staffing & Logistics: Collaborate with Bus Operations to analyze sandbox routing scenarios and finalize a tiered transportation public communication of policy changes routes and family-facing Plant & Furniture Transition:Partner with custodial leadership and building principals to inventory relocate and reconfigure physical spaces furniture and fixtures across all affected summer 2026 logistics are planned in advance for timely staff and classroom Development Planning:Work with Teaching & Learning leadership to support the design rollout and tracking of professional development needed to support instructional model changes (January-August 2026).Ensure documentation and feedback loops are in & Community Engagement:Develop a robust communication plan to ensure transparent timely updates to families staffm and community community meetings serve as liaison to parent/caregiver groups and mange project communications such as websites flyers FAQs and School Building Authority Westside School Project:Under the direction of the Superintendent provide comprehensive project coordination and documentation support for all phases of the West Side School Building Project in partnership with the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA). Responsibilities include managing timelines organizing submission materials tracking compliance with MSBA requirements coordinating site visits and public presentations maintaining records of community engagement and ensuring the timely completion of deliverables. The Special Projects Manager will serve as a liaison between central office leaders architects consultants city officials and MSBA representatives to help advance the planning and execution of the new or renovated school facility on the West Side of Pittsfield.
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Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
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