Exam School Initiative (ESI) ESI Operations Director (Summer 2026)

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

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Exam School Initiative (ESI) is a racial equity initiative intended to expand access to Exam Schools for students who have been historically underrepresented as compared to the overall BPS student demographics who have been historically underrepresented in the three exam schools: Boston Latin Academy (BLA) the John D. OBryant School of Mathematics and Science (OBryant) and Boston Latin School (BLS). The Office of Teaching & Learning seeks culturally responsive instructors who believe in the talent and potential of ESI students and will advance the racial equity mission of the program. ESI teachers will provide rigorous instruction during the four-week program while cultivating positive relationships with students and families.

REPORTS TO: Exam School Initiative (ESI) Site Coordinator

PROGRAM SCHEDULE: PROGRAM DATES & HOURS FOR STAFF:

Monday July 6 2025 Friday July 31 2026 7:30 AM 1:30 PM

STUDENT DAILY SCHEDULE: 8:00 AM - 12:50 PM

SITE: Boston Latin School 78 Avenue Louis Pasteur Boston MA

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicate between hosting building staff and ESI program staff
• Secure needed permits for ESI to utilize site building
• Co-facilitate on-site ESI student & staff orientation
• Coordinate with ESI Site Coordinator ahead of program to set up operations around the ESI host building
• Be on-site and supervise the program as it relates to the host building for at least 6-hour day 5 days per week for the four weeks of the summer program or until all students have been dismissed for the day (due to late/missed buses students returning back to the school as a result of no parent/guardian being home to accept the student etc).
• Coordinate with interns on-site during program to support daily operations
• Attend designated ESI team meetings to assist in facility planning
• Assist ESI program staff in organizing field trips and Fun Friday activities on and around the ESI building host site
• Adhere to ESI policies and ensure compliance with policy across the site
• Adhere to Superintendent Circulars particularly with respect to student safety and emphasize the importance of these policies to all staff
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy of all student-specific information
• Complete all paperwork in a timely fashion
• Monitor and respond to email GChat and phones closely during programming for communication from the Central Office ESI staff and families
• Follow and train all staff on the ESI protocols for loading and unloading buses and for ensuring student and staff safety throughout the program including daily preparation of bus labels and lists
• Oversee the implementation of effective processes for student safety health and wellness.
• Coordinate with related service providers to ensure appropriate student and staff schedules
• Establish a safe and welcoming learning environment for students families and staff
• Preparation and follow-up tasks as outlined.
• Attend mandatory staff PD sessions and complete preparation work.
• Receive pack unpack and organize materials before and after the ESI program.
• Collaborate with teachers and paraprofessionals to prepare and organize all curriculum enrichment and instructional materials to be ready for classes each day
• Coordinate and oversee Student Showcase activities at your assigned site.
• Provide support and management at one program site including during transitions arrival dismissal lunch nurses office and other student schedule logistics throughout the day
• Support efforts to enroll and engage students and families in the ESI program
• Participate in development of program schedule in advance of summer including but not limited to overseeing the logistics of transportation and attendance
• Support with coordination of logistics and operations
• Engage and collaborate with staff in planning and problem-solving
• Coordinate emergency response procedures in the event of emergency

TERMS:

• $45/hr
• The individual who is hired to this position agrees to the 2026 BPS Summer Employment Terms
• Anticipate up to 140 hours of on-site program time
• 10 hours of additional mandatory PD time including orientation and training
• Additional work hours that exceed the (6) hours in a day will require approval from the Director of the Exam School Initiative and Coordinator of Targeted Programming
• Please be advised that pursuant to Massachusetts and Federal law BPS considers site coordinators to be professional employees (or exempt employees) and they are expected to work as long as necessary to complete the required work.
• The individual who is hired to this position consents to electronic sign-in procedures on site that is retained by BPS exclusively for audit and sign-in verification (payroll).
• Failure to report to work on a given day of instructional time will result in a loss of pay for that day.
• BASAS Members must complete all required S6500 days by the end of the school year to be eligible for this role.
• Job offers are conditional and based on sufficient student enrollment/attendance.

• Site-specific job requirements program hours and training schedules are to be determined by the ESI 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 the BPS summer payroll schedule

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED:

• Bachelors degree.
• Work in close collaboration with the teaching & learning office and the host school with shared goals in a student-centered school-aligned results-focused initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as site leader supporting 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 the 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.

Required Experience:

Director