Boston Public Schools -Program Coordinator, Office of Opportunity and Achievement Gaps [0.8 FTE] (SY18-19) (00058614-SY1819) -Job Posting -Job Details -Title -Program Coordinator, Office of Opportunity and Achievement Gaps [0.8 FTE] (SY18-19) -Posting ID -00058614-SY1819 -Description -PC #: Job Title:Excellence for All - Program Coordinator FTE:0.8 Job Code:S00295 Department:Office of Opportunity and Achievement Gaps Boston Public Schools seeks a Program Coordinator Reports to:Program Manager, Excellence for All Location:Office of Opportunity and Achievement Gaps (OAG) Founded in 1647, Boston Public Schools (BPS) is the oldest public school district in the country. With approximately 57,000 students from more than 114 different countries, nearly 9,000 employees (including 4,800 teachers) and an annual budget of $1+ Billion, BPS is the largest school district in Massachusetts and one of the most diverse as well. Excellence for All (EFA) is a Boston Public Schools initiative that aims to provide quality instruction and enrichment experiences to all grade 4 and 5 students in 13 schools in 2017-2018.The Program Coordinator will support EFAs project implementation. The coordinator should have solid knowledge of cultural and linguistic practices in instruction, with particular expertise in culturally relevant instruction. The EFA program coordinator position requires expertise in universal design for learning, personalized learning strategies with a solid foundation in curriculum design. This person should be comfortable and have proven success in teaching children from historically marginalized communities, students with disabilities, and English Language Learners. The coordinator will have expert knowledge of Systemic Functional Linguistics. Duties and Responsibilities -Assist in the design of summer professional development, manage logistics for PD and ensure follow-up -Assist in the design of year-long professional development, manage logistics for PD and ensure follow-up -Manage the Excellence for All STEM Program including oversight of instructors, establishing program infrastructures, and designing their professional development experiences for instructors and school teachers. Collaborate with other offices to re-design the STEM curriculum and calendar. -Manage collaborative work with partner offices, create a work plan, and ensure timely implementation of all agreed upon tasks. -Create and manage the EFA ISEE Program Required Qualifications -Experience with project management -Knowledge of the Massachusetts Standards for Professional Development and understanding of professional development design -Experience managing the design process for professional development -Understanding of data-informed decision-making to improve project outcomes -Ability to problem solve and analyze difficult contexts -Great oral and written communication skills -2 years of work experience -Bachelor's degree Preferred Qualifications -Experience working with teachers and administrators -Understanding of the adult learner -Experience working for a large urban school district -Graduate degree Terms:Managerial, Tier C. (.8 FTE, 32 hours).This position is subject to the City of Boston residency requirement. Please refer to -(under "Employee Benefits and Policies") for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step. 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. -Shift Type -Central Office -Salary Range -0.8 FTE -Location -Central Office - Achievement Gap -Applications Accepted -Start Date -09/05/2018 -End Date -09/30/2018