Operation/Safety Specialist(Managerial Tier B)

Boston Public Schools•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Boston Day and Evening Academy (BDEA) is seeking an extraordinary Operation/Safety Specialist to work in our school. BDEA is an innovative public high school that engages young adults to build a vision for their futures through supportive relationships and meaningful competency-based learning. BDEA students are 16 to 23 years old, having attended traditional schools where they may have felt lost, unsafe, or disengaged. Upon entering BDEA, students remain eager to succeed and flourish because they are listened to and respected for who they are and for the gifts they possess. Working with experienced faculty in an environment that blends strong academics and support, students are given the opportunity to earn a Boston Public Schools diploma and to reach their fullest potential through a competency-based curriculum that inspires critical and creative thinking, independent learning, and active citizenship. As a competency-based school, BDEA does not have grade levels. Our program, beginning at 8:30 am for breakfast and running academic classes until 3:10 pm serves students with different academic needs up to age 23, including those who are being promoted from middle school without being academically prepared for high school; those who have dropped out of high school and have decided to return to earn a diploma, and those who are unable to attend regular school hours due to health issues, full time work and/or full time parenting obligations. The school employs 60 full and part-time staff to work with 350 students and is governed by an active Board of Trustees. All employees of the school are expected to uphold the mission of the school to build a consistent, unified, anti-racist, inclusive community that stimulates greater student agency, engagement, and academic achievement . Under the direct supervision of the BDEA Director of Operations, the Operation/Safety Specialist will provide day to day operational and safety support to both BDEA Wheatley and Timilty Campus

Requirements

Has a high school diploma; associates degree preferred
Strong technology skills, proficient with word processing, Microsoft office, typing, mail merge and database management
Has excellent communication (written and oral) and organizational skills
Proven capacity to learn quickly and continuously
Acute attention to detail and project completion
Passion and organization skills for coordinating multiple ‘moving parts’ (logistics, schedule, calendar etc)
Has experience working in a fast-paced, challenging environment
Is able to be flexible, non-judgemental and is a creative problem solver.
Be able to interact with young adults and their families in a respectful and caring manner

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish, Cape Verdean or Haitian Creole a strong plus.
Has experience working with a variety of community organizations and resources

Responsibilities

Support school safety procedures, including monitoring entry points and assisting with metal detector protocols as directed
Greet students warmly at arrival and dismissal, helping to establish a positive tone for the school day
Build trusting, respectful relationships with students through consistent presence and positive interactions
Help maintain calm, orderly transitions while reinforcing school expectations
Serve as a visible and supportive adult presence in the building
Assist with daily operational needs as assigned (e.g., room setups, supply distribution, deliveries)
Support common spaces such as the staff lounge, hallways, and entry areas
Assist with monitoring building flow for students, visitors, and deliveries
Communicate operational concerns to the Operations Team in a timely manner
Support special projects and campus needs as they arise
Work collaboratively with BDEA teams, specifically operations, administration and student success teams and follow district and school protocols consistently
Maintain respectful communication with students, families and staff at all times, all programs.
Maintain professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality at all times
Participate in the development and success of school events such as Assessment Days, Symposium, Portfolio Reviews, Graduations, Festivals, and other community and all-school events.
Participate in weekly program-specific and selected all-school meetings, when appropriate.
Participate in selected professional development and training to build on skills.
Performs related duties of similar nature as requested by supervisor and/or Head of School, to assure smooth school function.