Somerville Public Schools · 2 days ago
2026 Summer Programs - SPED Extended School Year: Assistant Director (ESY)
Somerville, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$10K/yr - $10K/yr
5+ years expSomerville Public Schools is offering a Special Education summer program aimed at students with disabilities requiring extended school year services. The Assistant Director of Special Education ESY will collaborate with the Director to supervise staff, maintain records, and enhance program quality for students aged preschool through 21.
EducationHigher EducationPrimary EducationSecondary Education
Responsibilities
In collaboration with the Director of Special Education ESY and Director of the Early Childhood Summer programming, will supervise summer school staff and all activities
Supervise the maintenance of accurate records & data on the academic process and attendance of students
Conduct staff meetings as necessary for the proper function of the summer program
Assist in the screening, hiring and assigning of summer program special education staff
Maintain high standards for students and positive behavioral supports
Assess all summer program activities and provide recommendations for the improvement of future summer programming
Collaborate with the Director of the Capuano Early Childhood Summer Program as well as designated SPS Department Chairs to coordinate, plan, assure implementation with fidelity for all children in the general education and special education programs
Perform any and all other duties as assigned by Director of Special Education
Qualification
Required
Special Education license with a focus on Early Childhood and relevant teaching experience (min. 5 yrs. successful teaching experience, Master's preferred)
Experience supervising multi-dimensional programs including student safety, program planning, supervision of staff, interns, volunteers, managing supplies, etc
Experience in curriculum development and leading/planning/providing professional development
Experience in working with students with special needs in the areas of behavior management with a focus on ABA
Ability to work collaboratively with summer school staff and families to support program access and effectively address issues that may arise
Ability to maintain a safe and healthy environment for students
MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Clearance
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Preferred
Bilingual/multicultural communication with diverse students and families preferred
Company
Somerville Public Schools
Somerville Public Schools offers grades from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Francis Gorski
Chief Financial Officer
Ana Maria Nieto
Coordinator of Prenatal to School Entry Partnership Alignment and Grant Development
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2025-10-25
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