Exam School Initiative; ESI - ESI Operations Director; Summer

Position: Exam School Initiative (ESI) - ESI Operations Director (Summer 2026)
Location: Roxbury

THIS IS A SUMMER SCHOOL POSITION. EMPLOYMENT IS SEASONAL AND TEMPORARY

PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION:

The Exam School Initiative (ESI) is a racial equity initiative intended to expand access to Exam Schools for students who have been historically underrepresented as compared to the overall BPS student demographics who have been historically underrepresented in the three exam schools:
Boston Latin Academy (BLA), the John

D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science (O'Bryant) and Boston Latin School (BLS). The Office of Teaching & Learning seeks culturally responsive instructors who believe in the talent and potential of ESI students and will advance the racial equity mission of the program. ESI teachers will provide rigorous instruction during the four-week program while cultivating positive relationships with students and families.

REPORTS TO:

Exam School Initiative (ESI), Site Coordinator

PROGRAM

SCHEDULE:

PROGRAM DATES & HOURS FOR STAFF:

Monday July 6, 2025 Friday July 31, 2026 7:30 AM - 1:30 PM

STUDENT DAILY

SCHEDULE:

8:00 AM - 12:50 PM

SITE:
Boston Latin School, 78 Avenue Louis Pasteur Boston, MA

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Communicate between hosting building staff and ESI program staff

* Secure needed permits for ESI to utilize site building

* Co-facilitate on-site ESI student & staff orientation

* Coordinate with ESI Site Coordinator ahead of program, to set up operations around the ESI host building

* Be on-site and supervise the program as it relates to the host building for at least 6-hour day, 5 days per week for the four weeks of the summer program or until all students have been dismissed for the day (due to late/missed buses, students returning back to the school as a result of no parent/guardian being home to accept the student, etc).

* Coordinate with interns on-site during program to support daily operations

* Attend designated ESI team meetings to assist in facility planning

* Assist ESI program staff in organizing field trips and "Fun Friday," activities on and around the ESI building host site

* Adhere to ESI policies and ensure compliance with policy across the site

* Adhere to Superintendent Circulars, particularly with respect to student safety, and emphasize the importance of these policies to all staff

* Maintain confidentiality and privacy of all student-specific information

* Complete all paperwork in a timely fashion

* Monitor and respond to email, GChat, and phones closely during programming for communication from the Central Office, ESI staff, and families

* Follow and train all staff on the ESI protocols for loading and unloading buses and for ensuring student and staff safety throughout the program, including daily preparation of bus labels and lists

* Oversee the implementation of effective processes for student safety, health, and wellness.

* Coordinate with related service providers to ensure appropriate student and staff schedules

* Establish a safe and welcoming learning environment for students, families, and staff

* Preparation and follow-up tasks as outlined.

* Attend mandatory staff PD sessions and complete preparation work.

* Receive, pack, unpack, and organize materials before and after the ESI program.

* Collaborate with teachers and paraprofessionals to prepare and organize all curriculum, enrichment and instructional materials to be ready for classes each day

* Coordinate and oversee "Student Showcase," activities at your assigned site.

* Provide support and management at one program site including during transitions arrival, dismissal, lunch, nurses office, and other student schedule logistics throughout the day

* Support efforts to enroll and engage students and families in the ESI program

* Participate in development of program schedule in advance of summer, including but not limited to overseeing the logistics of transportation and attendance

* Support with coordination of logistics and operations

* Engage and collaborate with staff in planning and problem-solving

* Coordinate emergency response procedures in the event of emergency

TERMS:

* $45/hr

* The individual who is hired to this position agrees to the 2026 BPS Summer Employment Terms

* Anticipate up to 140 hours of on-site program time

* 10…