2026 Summer Programs SPED Extended School Year Assistant Director (ESY)

Position Summary

Special Education summer programming for Somerville Public Schools (SPS) offers experiences for students with disabilities who require extended school year services (ESY). In conjunction with the general education summer programming and enrichment programs SPS ESY programming is working to provide extensive opportunities for programming in the least restrictive environment with a strong focus on direct specialized instruction for students in the preschool through age 21 environments. The Assistant Director of Special Education ESY will work collaboratively with the Director of Special Education ESY including direct daily interaction collaboration and support with the Early Childhood Director.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

The essential functions or responsibilities listed below are intended only as illustrations 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 the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position

In collaboration with the Director of Special Education ESY and Director of the Early Childhood Summer programming will supervise summer school staff and all activities.

• Supervise the maintenance of accurate records & data on the academic process and attendance of students.
• Conduct staff meetings as necessary for the proper function of the summer program.
• Assist in the screening hiring and assigning of summer program special education staff.
• Maintain high standards for students and positive behavioral supports.
• Assess all summer program activities and provide recommendations for the improvement of future summer programming.
• Collaborate with the Director of the Capuano Early Childhood Summer Program as well as designated SPS Department Chairs to coordinate plan assure implementation with fidelity for all children in the general education and special education programs.
• Perform any and all other duties as assigned by Director of Special Education.

Qualifications Knowledge Abilities & Skills

• Special Education license with a focus on Early Childhood and relevant teaching experience (min. 5 yrs. successful teaching experience Masters preferred).
• Experience supervising multi-dimensional programs including student safety program planning supervision of staff interns volunteers managing supplies etc.
• Experience in curriculum development and leading/planning/providing professional development.
• Experience in working with students with special needs in the areas of behavior management with a focus on ABA.
• Ability to work collaboratively with summer school staff and families to support program access and effectively address issues that may arise.
• Ability to maintain a safe and healthy environment for students.
• Bilingual/multicultural communication with diverse students and families preferred.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the positions essential functions.

• Prolonged Sitting or Standing
• Mobility: The ability to walk around the premises stoop bend climb stairs and kneel.
• Lifting and Carrying: Most positions require the ability to occasionally lift and move objects weighing up to 10 to 25 pounds such as packages or equipment. Some roles may rarely require lifting up to 50 pounds.

Reporting Relationships

• Position Reports to: Director of Special Education and Director of Extended School Year
• Position Supervises: Not applicable

Terms of Employment

Position Type:Temporary /Seasonal
Employment Status:Part-Time

• Schedule:March 2026 August 2026
• FLSA Classification: Exempt
• Benefits Eligibility:Non-benefits eligible
• Compensation:$10000 Stipend

Pre-Employment Requirements

MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Clearance

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Disclosure: Subject to funding availability and student enrollment; courses may be cancelled due to lack of enrollment.

The Somerville Public School does not discriminate in its programs facilities or employment of educational opportunities on the basis of race color age religion disability pregnancy home status marital/civil union status sex/gender gender identity sexual orientation citizenship status place of birth national origin ancestry cultural identity genetics or military status and does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation threat or harassment that demeans individuals group or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

Required Experience:

Director