Overview:
The Boston Student Advisory Council (BSAC) is a body of student leaders representing their respective high schools, which serves as the voice of students to the Boston School Committee. Participating members offer their perspectives on education reform and inform their respective schools about relevant citywide school issues. BSAC is the primary vehicle for student voice and youth engagement across the Boston Public Schools. In recent years, BSAC has played a key role in advising the School Committee and the Superintendent on district policy, working with the Headmasters on student climate issues, and informing students of their rights and responsibilities under district rules. Over the last 10 years BSAC has worked on issues and informed policy changes such as: Punctuality Policy, Homework Policy, Cell Phone Policy, Teacher Evaluation & Hiring, Student Government, School Safety, BPS Budget and School Quality.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
BSAC Youth Leaders will engage in various career and community explorations with a focus on leadership, wellness and community connectedness. BSAC receives requests for youth involvement in retreats, conferences, community meetings, focus groups, and other events over the summer and youth leaders must be ready to learn about relevant topics in preparation for meetings and events and engage during them, at times taking a personal or organizational stance to advance BSAC goals. Projects include: Advising the Boston Public Schools, Superintendent and Department Chiefs Working on various subcommittee topics that impact students Learning about the importance of wellness-mind, body and soul
The Ideal Candidate for this Job:
Being able and willing to try new things
Excited to engage in youth leadership development
Ability to share your thoughts and opinions
Typing, talking, using internet and Google Suite