Summer Programs District Coordinator

2026 Summer Programs District Coordinator

Somerville Public Schools DISTRICT WIDE - Somerville, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job : 5542190

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Objective

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.

Qualifications

• Immediate Availability:
  Candidates must be able to start immediately.
• Familiarity 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.
• Preferred Experience:
  
  Leadership experience in summer programs is desirable.
• 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 digital registration for summer programming, collect data and report out, share and update spreadsheets, and knowledge of Google and Microsoft tools

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.

Central Office Administration or designees and OST Director and Assistant Director.