2026 Summer Programs District Coordinator

Somerville Public Schools•Somerville, MA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Summer Programs District Coordinator 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.

Requirements

Immediate Availability: Candidates must be able to start immediately.
Familiarality of the District: Current SPS employee with a minimum of five years of school experience preferred.
Leadership Experience: Previous roles as a program administrator or in building leadership positions.
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 that do not conflict with current district position, most planning and meeting is done from January to June
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 programming
Technology: Ability to support digitial registration for summer programming, collect data and report out, share and update spreadsheets, and knowledge of google and microsoft tools

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience in summer programs is desirable.

Responsibilities

Program Planning: Lead summer program planning, including offerings, space usage, outreach, and administrative reporting practices.
Meetings:Lead meetings beginning in January, bi-weekly or as needed
Coordination: communicate with different departments within school and city regarding programming and logistics
Marketing and Parent Communication:Collect program information and share with school and city departments, help with coordination of summer program fair in March
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.