FRAMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

OFFICE OF COMMUNITY RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT

TITLE:

Secondary Coordinator of Out of School Time Program

Multiple Locations Available

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Coordinator of Out of School Time (OST) Program is directly responsible for the oversight of programs and operations for on-site at their school. The primary focus will be the coordination of program development and implementation; staff development, and budget management for the before and after-school program. We operate after-school programs until 6:00 pm including early release days, some vacation weeks, and summer. It is our mission to provide high-quality, affordable, Out of School Time Care to Framingham children in order to deliver Framingham Public Schools’ high expectations for achievement, equal access to high levels of instruction, the achievement of academic proficiency for all students, and the closing of the achievement gap among subgroups within the schools.

Through a collaborative effort with school staff and the community, the Coordinator’s role is to provide high-quality before/after school program experience to students that complement the education they receive in the classroom. With a strong focus on project-based learning, the program supports students by building and improving skill sets useful both today and tomorrow. The coordinator’s responsibility is to create a fun, engaging, and highly academic environment where students are expected to meet the same standards and encouraged to find their own path to achieving them. Through new and innovative strategies like STEM, Service Learning, Entrepreneurial programming, or Socio-emotional-based clubs we work to create students better prepared for college and beyond.

OUR MISSION:

Framingham Public Schools is committed to excellence for all students. Our mission statement guides our work: Through a comprehensive education, we aim to create and empower free-thinking, responsible citizens who can participate equally in our rich and diverse community. FPS and the community stand united in our core values: Providing a safe, inclusive, culturally responsive teaching and learning environment; Engaging antiracist and responsible civic advocates; Respecting the diversity of thoughts, learners, culture, and community; Fostering learning and healthy growth of all students and staff; Ensuring every school will be an active, participatory, equitable community.

Diversity among teachers undoubtedly advances the academic achievement of students. Compliance obligations establish the baseline; as a district, Framingham Public Schools are committed to achieving, developing, and maintaining a workforce reflective of the rich racial, linguistic, and cultural diversity of our students. Framingham Public Schools aims to teach our children, and ourselves, to be culturally proficient and inclusive in order to live, learn, and work together in a vibrant and diverse world.

Indeed, Framingham Public Schools is committed to inspiring our school community to be accepting and willing to learn from individuals with differing backgrounds. Our goal is to reflect the diverse community we serve and create a great place to work for everyone by embracing the individual skills, perspectives, and experiences our people bring to the workplace and harnessing these for high performance and improved service delivery. We want our employees to feel included, valued, and respected and have access to equal opportunity, which supports full participation at work. Framingham Public Schools seeks to retain the diverse talent in our workforce and support our people to maintain a long and productive working career.

Framingham Public Schools is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from persons with disabilities and who identify as BIPOC.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant background or in pursuit of one, masters degree preferred.

A valid Driver's License is required.

Framingham Public Schools seeks candidates whose background, teaching, or service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of education. Also, we are interested in candidates who will bring to their professional practice the perspective that comes from a non-traditional educational background or an understanding of the experiences of those underrepresented in the educational field.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Three (3) minimum years of experience in working with school-age children in a supervisory role. Bachelor’s Degree preferred, with a degree in Education or related field. Bilingual Portuguese or Spanish skills preferred.

SKILLS AND ABILITY:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bilingual candidate strongly preferred.
• Three years or more experience coordinating After-School programming with students from diverse cultural/ethnic backgrounds.
• Ability to supervise and support a team of up to ten staff members and additional community partners.
• Ability to multitask and coordinate daily activities including student attendance, tuition collection and management, and parent communication
• Good interpersonal skills and communication skills to collaborate with school-day teachers, school staff, parents/guardians, the community, institutions of higher education, business leaders, and administrative staff.
• Strong program planning skills to ensure educational frameworks are embedded in enrichment activities
• Sensitivity to and/or experience in working with children and adults from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds
• Demonstrated experience with working with youths and the establishment of strong rapport with youths.
• Demonstrated knowledge of computer use and appropriate applications, including MS Office and databases.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong ability to maintain the confidentiality of information.
• Flexible, timely, ability to multi-task, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct a comprehensive secondary education program aimed at preparing every student for success.
• Ability to lead improvement efforts toward identified instructional targets by motivating and mentoring building-level administrators and facilitating systemic change strategies, with an emphasis on progressive educational practices.
• Commitment to equity in educational opportunities for students and leadership opportunities for staff, especially with regard to members of traditionally underserved and underrepresented groups.
• Strong knowledge of best practices in curriculum and instruction, program evaluation, leadership development, school improvement, budget management, and data analysis. Demonstrated knowledge of state/federal regulations and accreditation requirements governing public education programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate overall programs, services, and activities to ensure they meet state objectives and the needs and interests of students.
• Manage program budget.
• Hire and supervise staff.
• Ensure and enforce compliance with district policies and procedures for all staff.
• Manage and provide staff development opportunities for staff and volunteers.
• Conduct regular staff meetings.
• Ensure a productive work environment at all sites.
• Develop partnerships with parents, community leaders, and organizations.
• Perform all other reasonable duties as assigned by Supervisor.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The other time is primarily sedentary, performed in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands; fingers; to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision and close vision such as reading typewritten material. The work typically requires occasional in-district travel to attend meetings.

REPORTS TO:

Manager of Secondary Out of School Program

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Out of School Program Staff

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) CLASSIFICATION:

This position is classified as Exempt (Professional).

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a twelve (12) month position. Covered under Framingham School Committee Policy.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Framingham, MA 01702: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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