ESY Site Coordinator (Summer 2026)

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

Note: Interested applicants should also view the ESY - Specialized Day School

Program Description

Extended School Year (ESY) offers specialized services to students with disabilities. The decision to provide ESY is made by the IEP Team who assesses the necessity to minimize substantial regression and reduce substantial recoupment. The IEP Team evaluates each students level of needs and recommends specific IEP services during ESY based on individual student requirements.

Instructional hours for students are 5 hours per day 5 days per week for 5 weeks from July 6 2026 to August 7 2026.

Reports To: This position reports to the Director of Extended School Year and Expanded Learning in the Office of Specialized Services. For questions email .

Note: Hiring for ESY requires a commitment to the full program length of July 6 2026 to August 7 2026. Assignments may involve working at different sites as staffing needs arise. Flexibility in location is required.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership and Vision

• Provides leadership administration and management at the assigned program site.
• Oversees critical program components including hiring curriculum planning and all operations.
• Builds and advances a vision informed by student data family input and best practice research with a clear focus on advancing racial equity.
• Provides on-site program supervision until all students have been safely dismissed.

Instructional Oversight and Equity

• Ensures the implementation of ESY IEP goals objectives and services as outlined in the IEP.
• Supervises supports and provides feedback to ensure high-quality instruction by participating in frequent classroom observations and walkthroughs and modeling of effective instructional practices when necessary.
• Facilitates staff professional development related to instructional practices.
• Monitors and ensures staff use quality equitable and culturally responsive instructional practices.
• Consistently analyze and use student data to guide the delivery of IEP services. .
• Collaborate with the ABA program to ensure the implementation and monitoring of behavioral support plans safety plans and ABA services.

Operational Management and Safety

• Manage and implement effective processes for student safety health and wellness.
• Implement the Code of Discipline and maintain the safety and security of the building and grounds.
• Supervise the arrival and departure of students as well as student behavior in all common areas.
• Manage daily operations including student and staff information attendance payroll and timesheets using approved ESY data systems.
• Prepare and maintain the sites master schedule and coordinate with related service providers.
• Coordinate purchases and delivery of necessary supplies and equipment.

Staff Management and Development

• Oversee site hiring and ensure full staffing readiness prior to the program start.
• Create a supportive team-oriented culture to increase staff engagement in student outcomes.
• Practice model and encourage distributed and shared leadership providing coaching and clear pathways for staff growth.
• Facilitate the growth of individuals through ongoing actionable feedback and support.
• Supervise substitute teachers ensuring coverage updated folders and provide actionable feedback and support.

Compliance Communication and Partnerships

• Adhere to ESY handbook policies Superintendent Circulars and Special Education Handbook protocols ensuring adherence to legal regulations and union workplace guidelines.
• Monitor and respond promptly to email GChat and phone communications from the Central Office ESY staff and families.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy of all student-specific information.
• Build authentic relationships with students families and communities and plan family engagement activities to support student attendance and participation.
• Coordinate and oversee Open House activities at the assigned site.
• Supervise and ensure timely completion approval and finalization of all student progress report data collection within required data systems.

Pre- and Post-Program Responsibilities (MarchAugust 2026)

• Pre-Program: Attend assigned interview sessions and team meetings/Professional Development sessions as directed. Collaborate with the Director and designated administrators on program planning. Receive organize and distribute all instructional materials and supplies.
• Safety Care Training: Provide Safety Care Trainings that are made available to all ESY staff prior to the program. Staff must fully support 2 initial training or 4 recertification training between AprilJune 2026 conducted with an experienced safety care trainer. This is a mandatory requirement for all ESY staff. Training may occur evenings and weekends; plan schedules accordingly.
• On-Site Setup: Be on-site one (1) day before setup/Open House for building oversight supply organization and launch preparation.
• Post-Program: Be on-site one (1) day after the program ends to conduct full building walkthroughs ensuring the site is returned to the appropriate condition for the returning principal and staff. Ensure all materials have been packed properly and ready for pick-up. Prepare and submit final reports and statistics of school operations

Terms

• The individual who is hired to this position agrees to the 2026 BPS Summer Employment Terms.
• Position is paid $60/hour on the Boston Public Schools bi-weekly payroll schedule.

• Pre - work will be paid at a flat rate of $3000.

• Post - work will be paid at a flat rate of $500

• All staff must sign the 2026 ESY Job Description Sign Off Form to acknowledge their understanding of the expectations and terms.

• Additional hours beyond the standard 7-hour day require approval from the Director and/or Executive Director of ESY & Expanded Learning.
• Electronic sign-in procedures are required for audit and payroll purposes.
• Failure to report to work during instructional days will result in loss of pay and possible termination.
• BASAS members must complete all required S6500 days by the end of the school year.
• Job offers are conditional on sufficient student enrollment/attendance.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelors degree.
• Candidates must hold one of the following credentials: a Massachusetts Educator License in Moderate Disabilities Severe Disabilities Early Childhood Special Education or Special Education Administration; or certification/licensure as a Behavior Analyst Licensed Mental Health Counselor Social Worker Psychologist Speech-Language Pathologist or Occupational Therapist.
• Experience managing staff and maintaining student/staff safety protocols.
• Proficiency in Google Docs Sheets and Forms.
• Certified Safety Care trainer per the Superintendent of Boston Public Schools.
• Instructional leadership experience: supervising educators providing feedback and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Authorization to work in the U.S.

Qualifications Preferred

• Minimum five years of teaching/administrative experience.
• Current administrator or teacher in BPS or another school district.
• Prior supervisory experience in BPS ESY or similar programs.
• Linguistic diversity is valued; fluency in Spanish Creole (Cape Verdean/Haitian) Chinese Vietnamese Portuguese or Somali is a plus.

Nondiscrimination Policy

BPS does not discriminate in programs facilities or employment based on race color age criminal record (inquiries only) disability homelessness sex/gender gender identity religion national origin ancestry sexual orientation genetics or military status. BPS does not tolerate retaliation or bias-based harassment.

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