Coordinator of Extended School Year Special Education Services (ESY) (Internal Candidates Preferred), Salem Public Schools, Salem, MA [SY 2025-2026]

Coordinator of Extended School Year Special Education Services (ESY) (Internal Candidates Preferred) Salem Public Schools Salem MA SY 2025-2026

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Position Summary The Coordinator of ESY Special Education Services assists the Director of ESY in managing the specialized summer programming for Salem Public Schools (SPS). This role is vital to ensuring high-quality experiences for students with disabilities who require extended school-year services. The Coordinator supports the delivery of services in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) with a focus on direct specialized instruction for students from preschool through age 22.

The Coordinator works under the direction of the ESY Director and in collaboration with district leadership to ensure strict compliance with IDEA and Massachusetts regulations while maintaining a culture of equity high expectations and proactive family engagement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Coordination & Staff Support

• Operational Supervision: Assist the Director in supporting summer special education staff (teachers paraprofessionals and related service providers) to ensure all instructional activities are implemented with fidelity.
• Staffing Support: Assist with screening hiring and assigning summer program staff; help manage staff absences and coverage needs.
• Professional Development: Support the delivery of targeted professional development and assist in facilitating staff meetings to ensure smooth program operations.
• Instructional Coaching: Provide informal feedback and support to special education staff to maintain high instructional standards.

Compliance & Data Management

• Records & Systems: Maintain accurate electronic student records and IEP databases (e.g. Frontline/eSped). Ensure all student files are complete and up to date.
• Data Oversight: Assist in managing attendance incident and academic data
• Safety & Behavior: Support the implementation of positive behavioral supports (including ABA and social skills development) and ensure a safe healthy environment for all students.

Communication & Logistics

• Family Liaison: Maintain active two-way communication with parents and families to address concerns facilitate program access and build community trust.
• Logistical Management: Work with the Director to coordinate program logistics including supplies scheduling and coordination with other summer program sites.
• Program Improvement: Collect data and observations to assist the Director in making recommendations to improve future summer programming.

WHAT YOULL BRING: SALEMS CORE VALUES

• Commitment to Equity: You embrace and affirm the diverse backgrounds of the Salem communityethnicity language and perspectiveas a powerful resource for learning.
• High Expectations: You see potential in all students and maintain high expectations for achievement while providing the necessary supports to meet that bar.
• Relationship Building: You build strong collaborative relationships with colleagues students and families to make decisions in the best interest of students.
• Growth Mindset: You are a reflective practitioner who thrives in a culture of feedback and continuous improvement.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensure: Required Massachusetts teaching certification in Special Education
• Education: Bachelors Degree required; Masters Degree preferred.
• Experience: 35 years of successful teaching and leadership experiences in special education specifically working with students across a wide range of ages and abilities.
• Endorsement: Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement required.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of IDEA and MA special education regulations; proficiency in IEP software (eSped).
• Communication: Exceptional oral and written communication skills; Bilingual proficiency (Spanish and/or Portuguese) is a significant plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Mobility: Ability to walk around the premises stoop bend climb stairs and kneel.
• Stamina: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or standing during program supervision.
• Lifting: Ability to occasionally lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds; rarely up to 50 pounds.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Type: Temporary (Exempt)
• Schedule: May 2026 August 2026 (Includes pre-program planning)
• Compensation: Stipend Amount - $5000-6000
• Reporting: Reports to the Director of Extended School Year (ESY) and the Executive Director of Special Education

How to Apply:Interested candidates should apply through TalentEd on the Salem Public Schools website.

Priority Application Date: April 1 2026

Questions Please Contact: Bridget Connors () Please enter ESY in the subject line.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Salem Public School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin pregnancy gender identity sexual orientation marital/civil union status ancestry place of birth housing status age citizenship status veteran status political affiliation genetic information or disability as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

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