Turnaround: Cooperative Education Coordinator (Anticipated Vacancy) (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools•Boston, MA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is an anticipated vacancy, expected to be filled by 06/30/2026. The hire will not be confirmed until the position is vacated, and the candidate may start as a Long-Term Substitute. Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional Cooperative Education Coordinator Teacher with an SEI Endorsement who is highly qualified and knowledgeable. This role is for teachers who desire to serve where their efforts matter, in an environment that supports creativity and innovation. Madison Park Technical Vocational High School, the only technical vocational high school in the City of Boston, has 20 Chapter 74 vocational programs. Students focus on a career major with the intention of entering a career and post-secondary program. Between 2025 and 2028, a new facility for Madison Park is under construction, which will require changes in current locations and operations. The Co-op Coordinator will develop job sites for student placements in the cooperative education program as specified by Chapter 74 guidelines.

Requirements

Hold a High School Diploma.
Possession of a current Initial Vocational Cooperative Educator Coordinator, 9-14, license.
Minimum of six years of experience in Vocational education.
Completion of a one-year induction program and 300 hours with a trained mentor.
Completion of at least three full years of employment under the Vocational Technical Cooperative Education Coordinator, 9-14, license.
Possess or be willing to obtain current OSHA safety certification.
Meet all state and federal guidelines in order to be fully licensed and Highly Qualified.
Ability to meet the Standards of Effective Teaching established by the Boston Public Schools.
Current authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching in urban schools.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Fluent in one of BPS' official languages: Spanish, Cabo Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali.
Core content teachers to be certified in their subject area and one or both of the following: Moderate Disabilities, English as a Second Language (at the appropriate grade level(s)).

Responsibilities

Develop job sites for the placement of students in the cooperative education program as specified by Chapter 74 guidelines.
Recruit and develop new co-op placement sites in conjunction with students’ vocational teachers and Program Advisory Board members.
Identify cooperative education job sites and provide all pertinent information to vocational instructors, counselors, cooperative education students, parents, and employers.
Coordinate all procedures for identification, application, selection, and placement of cooperative education students in accordance with state requirements.
Assist Special Education Transition Counselors with placing students into work-based learning experiences.
Develop written agreements between the school, employer, and student/parent/guardian, including hours, wages, time-off, and health insurance, and specifying skills to be acquired by the student.
Conduct classes and/or workshops on safety and health orientation specific to the site, and job employability skills (e.g., composing resumes, completing mock interviews) before students begin cooperative placements.
Conduct continuous supervision visits to cooperative education placement sites to ensure compliance with state and federal labor laws and regulations (worker compensation insurance, equal employment opportunity, occupational health and safety).
Complete all placement reports required by the Department of Education.
Complete all required cooperative education forms.
Maintain accurate records including student attendance, grades, term reports, and work performance, including summertime co-op students and interns.
Maintain site visit and other records to ensure the cooperative education experience contributes to the student’s education, employability, and attainment of appropriate competencies.
Serve as the communication conduit between the school and cooperative education employers on all issues relating to student preparation for and performance at work.
Follow-up on identified issues with students, employers, and teachers.
Provide work permits for co-op and non-co-op students.
Participate in staff and faculty meetings.
Attend all statewide Cooperative Education meetings.
Perform additional duties assigned by the school leader.