What are the responsibilities and job description for the Extended School Year Coordinator position at Reading Public Schools?
Reading Public Schools proudly serves 4,000 students throughout nine schools. We are committed to meeting the needs of our learners and ensuring each has meaningful learning experiences in academics, health and wellness, the arts, community service, co-curricular activities, and athletics. We strive to instill a joy of learning by inspiring, engaging and supporting our youth to become the innovative leaders of tomorrow.
We are seeking an Extended School Year Coordinator to directly oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the ESY special education summer program. The ESY Coordinator ensures that all children and families with special needs receive optimal developmentally appropriate educational experiences.
Under the primary direction of the Director of Special Education, the Extended School Year Coordinator will implement students’ Individual Education Plans (IEPs) in inclusion, push in and/or pull-out settings, depending on the IEP Team’s decision about placement and what is appropriate as the student’s least restrictive environment. This position will serve to support the Director of Special Education with comprehensive case management of all students on assigned caseload participating in the special education program to ensure their academic and developmental progress.
Responsibilities include:
- Oversee day-to-day operations, supervises ESY staff, and tracks staff and student attendance
- Participate in program planning and scheduling of the Extended School Year program
- Execute implementation of the Extended School Year program
- Communicate with families regarding all aspects of ESY
- Recruit, interview, and train support staff for program as well as facilitating staff orientation and providing materials necessary for proper implementation
- Uses information and data from a variety of sources to understand students’ developmental and instructional needs and to improve teaching and learning for all children
- Works with the related service providers and ESY staff, such as therapists and social workers, to maximize the professionals’ impact with identified special education students
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s and 3 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess valid Massachusetts teacher licensure.
Preferred Qualifications: Special Education experience and licensure. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while possessing strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work in a collaborative team environment. Experience with or knowledge of Special Education laws, regulations, and best practices.
**This is a stipend position reporting to the Director of Special Education**
