What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2025 Summer Programs - SPED Extended School Year: Director (ESY) position at Somerville School District?
Job Description: Special Education summer programming for Somerville Public Schools (SPS) offers experiences for students with disabilities who require extended school year services (ESY). In conjunction with the general education summer programming and enrichment programs, SPS ESY services is working to provide extensive opportunities for programming in the least restrictive environment with a strong focus on direct specialized instruction for students in preschool through age 21 environments. The Director of Special Education ESY Summer School will work collaboratively with all related program directors and the Assistant Director of Special Education ESY Summer School to assure compliance with all state and federal regulations and provide high quality programming and experiences for students.
Responsibilities (commencing in March, 2025):
- In collaboration with the Assistant Director of Special Education ESY supervise summer special education staff and all instructional and enrichment activities.
- Supervise the maintenance of accurate records & data on the academic process and attendance of students.
- Conduct staff meetings as necessary for the proper function of the summer program.
- Assist in the screening, hiring and assigning of summer program staff.
- Maintain high standards for students and positive behavioral supports.
- Assess all summer program activities and provide recommendations for the improvement of future summer programming.
- Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Special Education ESY and all Summer Program Directors throughout the district to coordinate, plan, assure implementation with fidelity for all children in the special education programs.
- Perform any and all other duties as assigned by Director of Special Education.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Special Education license and relevant teaching experience working with a wide range of student abilities and ages (min. 5 yrs. successful teaching experience, Master’s preferred).
- Experience supervising multi-dimensional programs including student safety, program planning, supervision of staff, interns, volunteers, managing supplies, etc.
- Experience in curriculum development focused on research based instruction and leading/planning/providing professional development.
- Experience in working with students with special needs in the areas of behavior management with a focus on ABA, social skill development, and application of skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with special education staff and families to support program access and effectively address issues that may arise.
- Ability to maintain a safe and healthy environment for students.
- Bilingual/multicultural communication with diverse students and families preferred.
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: $8,000
Disclosure: Subject to funding availability and student enrollment; courses may be cancelled due to lack of enrollment.
Position Reports to: Director of Special Education
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.
