What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 Summer Programs - Director of SPS Summer Programs position at Somerville School District?
Job Objective
The Co-Directors of Somerville Summer Programs will ensure seamless coordination of all district summer programs in Somerville. They will collaborate closely with Academic and City/School Administrative departments to deliver a safe and enriching series of programs that align with the mission of the Somerville summer initiative.
Qualifications
- Immediate Availability: Candidates must be able to start immediately.
- Somerville Staff Experience: Current staff member with a minimum of five years of teaching experience.
- Leadership Experience: Previous roles as a program administrator or in building leadership positions.
- Preferred Experience: Leadership experience in summer programs is desirable.
- Program Development Skills: Experience in program development, curriculum design, and monitoring student progress.
- Safety and Well-being: Ability to maintain a safe and healthy environment for students, addressing social and emotional needs of both students and staff.
- Cultural Competence: Knowledge and appreciation of cultural differences, with a commitment to removing barriers to equity, access, and inclusion.
- Teaching Experience: Evidence of at least five years of successful teaching experience is required.
- Planning Time: Coordination and planning time during out-of-school hours.
- Flexible Hours: Daily hours to be determined in coordination with Supervisor and program schedule.
- On-Site Availability: Must be available for on-site support throughout the summer session.
- Technology Provided: Phone and laptop will be provided.
Responsibilities
- Program Planning: Lead summer program planning, including offerings, space usage, outreach, and administrative reporting practices.
- Communication Development: Assist in the creation of a comprehensive communication plan for Somerville families.
- Attendance Reporting: Develop and manage a unified attendance reporting system for all summer programs.
- Safety Protocols: Implement standard safety protocols in consultation with District Student Support administrators and the Assistant Director of OST and Partnerships.
- Funding Consultation: Work with the District CFO to establish appropriate funding structures, including necessary fees.
- Hiring Protocols: Collaborate with school HR Administrators to implement cohesive hiring protocols alongside the Assistant Director of OST and Partnerships.
- Quality Monitoring: Regularly visit program sites to ensure quality.
- Liaison Role: Serve as a liaison between district administrators and program directors concerning building security, emergency procedures, field trip protocols, and resource needs.
- Progress Monitoring: Aid program directors and the Assistant Director of OST Programs and Partnerships in establishing systems to monitor student progress, including pre and post-test evaluations.
- Supervision: Supervise Program Directors to maintain accurate student records accessible to all staff.
- Staffing Support: Provide guidance on staffing and hiring matters.
- Technology Collaboration: Work with online learning leaders and District instructional technology staff to enhance coursework and incorporate engaging technology.
- Program Evaluation: Lead the development of an annual comprehensive program evaluation in consultation with district administrators.
Terms of Employment
- Seasonal Employment
- Summer school schedule: July 7 – August 8 (subject to change)
- Location: District Wide
- Mandatory Orientation and Professional Development Days: TBD
- Stipend: $10,000
Reports To: Assistant Director of OST Programs and Partnerships
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.
