The STAR Academy Director will serve as the program director for a three week in-person summer program for English learners and students in METCO entering grades Pre-Kindergarten to 8th who will receive instruction in literacy and math to hone their reading, writing, and math skills. Students will also have the opportunity to attend enrichment activities in the areas of STEM, the Arts, and social and emotional learning. The program serves approximately 320 students and employs 38 staff.

Qualifications:

• Certification as a Director or Principal/Assistant Principal
• Currently employed by the Public Schools of Brookline
• Experience organizing summer learning opportunities for students in PK-12
• Experience working with English learners and students in METCO

Duties & Responsibilities: January - June:

• Coordinate, communicate, and oversee the application and admission process
• Review STAR Academy students’ performance data to determine areas of need and improvement
• Determine and develop curriculum and instructional goals for the program in collaboration with the METCO Director, STAR Academy administrative team, and STAR Academy teachers
• Hire and supervise STAR Academy teachers, teacher assistants, adjustment counselors, and paraprofessionals
• Oversee STAR Academy staff orientations and team meetings
• Secure after school program options with enrichment partners
• Coordinate and lead parent/caretaker orientation meetings for STAR Academy
• Collaborate with METCO staff to coordinate transportation for eligible students in STAR Academy
• Identify and purchase supplies for students and staff
• Work in collaboration with the Director of Facilities and Director of Technology to ensure space is available and technology supports are in place for students and families
• Coordinate with food services to provide meals for students during STAR Academy
• Facilitate and respond to staff and parent/caretaker communication
• Attend PSB Summer Partners monthly meetings

July - August

• Coordinate and lead STAR Academy from 7:30AM - 3:00PM, Monday-Friday
• Plan and facilitate weekly program meetings with each grade level team
• Provide weekly reviews and meetings with enrichment activity staff
• Provide supervisory support to all STAR Academy staff as needed
• Provide weekly communication and/or meetings for parents/caretakers of students in STAR Academy
• Mange staff attendance and coverage plans
• Coordinate daily breakfast and lunch program
• Distribute the end of the program survey to teachers, students, and parents/caretakers

September - December:

• Review and report out student data from STAR Academy
• Review stakeholders’ surveys and participate in program evaluation
• Provide a quality review of enrichment programming
• Review students’ academic data to determine enhanced academic services and enrichment activities