5th Quarter Summer Learning - Regional Site Director (Summer 2026)

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

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

The 5th Quarter program provides equitable access to high-quality academic and enrichment opportunities for Boston students, using the city’s resources as an extended classroom. It is designed to increase school engagement, support academic and social-emotional growth, strengthen relationships, and enhance college and career readiness.

The 5th Quarter Summer Learning Academy Regional Site Director oversees a cluster of BPS summer sites, serving as the primary liaison between Central Office and assigned schools in collaboration with Operational Leaders. This role requires a commitment to equity, teamwork, and safety, along with the ability to adapt to changing priorities, make timely decisions, and provide strong on-site support.

REPORTS TO: Chief of Office of Family and Community Advancement and designee.

When hired for a 5th Quarter Summer Learning position, you are committing to the full duration of the program. Assignments may include working and supporting different sites based on staffing needs. By accepting the position, you agree to remain flexible and available for reassignment to various locations as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide on-site oversight on July 6 to ensure all logistics are in place for the first day of summer programming. Regional Site Directors (RSDs) are responsible for supporting their assigned Site Coordinators with key setup tasks, including (but not limited to): site scheduling, coordination between programs sharing a school, classroom assignments, building walkthroughs, supply storage, and nurse access to medical supplies and office space.
• Organize and facilitate regular team meetings with all Site Coordinators assigned to the school buildings in your region after programming has begun to provide open lines of communication and quick responses to on site issues.
• Provide oversight of Site Coordinators to ensure they follow all BPS and ELO expectations, including accurate attendance tracking, parent and visitor communication, staff payroll and timekeeping, field trip approvals, emergency cards, communication requirements, and compliance with BPS policies and circulars.
• Provide consistent feedback and oversight in collaboration with the ELO team using the Assessment of Program Practices Observation Tool (APTO).
• Collaborate with Operational Leaders to ensure smooth summer programming by aligning district operations with on-site execution. Operational Leaders manage logistics, safety, emergency response, staff concerns and troubleshooting, while Regional Site Directors oversee staff and ensure program compliance.
• Conduct regular site visits to ensure sites are operating in accordance with established expectations and metrics; providing regular oversight of daily attendance, student academic progress, student support and other tasks as needed to support coordinators with execution of high quality programming
• Support site coordinators with creating a Master Daily Schedule for all programs assigned to the building and sharing this with the Chief and district ELO team.
• Engage and collaborate with families as partners in planning and problem-solving by fostering a culturally competent, trauma-sensitive learning environment that implements culturally and linguistically sustaining practices.
• Engage in regular, proactive communication with Office of Expanded Learning regarding program challenges and concerns as needed
• Complete end-of-summer closeout tasks, including required paperwork, feedback activities, and any additional duties assigned by the Chief of Family Advancement or Designee.
  
  

TERMS:

Program Delivery: fully in-person

Program Start Date: Monday, July 6, 2026

Program End Date: Friday, August 7, 2026

150 Programmatic Hours

15 Additional PD Hours, includes onboarding PD sessions, attendance at bi-weekly sessions with site coordinators before the start of summer programming, required weekly meetings after the start of summer programming for the duration of the program.

• The individual who is hired to this position agrees to the 2026 BPS Summer Employment Terms.
• This position is paid on the Boston Public Schools bi-weekly payroll schedule. This includes on site supervision of programming for the entire duration of the summer program. The hourly rate is $65/hr and 6 hours/day for 24 days of programming and one on site set up day (July 6th) as well as 15 hours of professional development.
• Please be advised that pursuant to Massachusetts and Federal law, BPS considers Regional Site Directors to be professional employees (or exempt employees), and they are expected to work as long as necessary to complete the required work.
• The individual who is hired to this position consents to electronic sign-in procedures on site, that is retained by BPS exclusively for audit and sign-in verification (payroll).
• BASAS Members must complete all required S6500 days by the end of the school year to be eligible for this role.
• Job offers are conditional and based on sufficient student enrollment/attendance.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Massachusetts teaching license or school administrator license.
• At least 2 years of professional teaching or administrative experience
• Willing to support student academic growth through engaging, project-based curriculum
• Willing to work in close collaboration with community-based organizations as needed to meet shared goals in a student-centered, school-aligned, results-focused initiative.
• Competency with relevant technology platforms, including but not limited to Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Aspen, SchoolMint, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to serve as a visionary instructional or operational leader with the capacity to coach and supervise educators, provide constructive feedback, and foster collaboration.
• Experience working with diverse student populations, including historically marginalized groups such as economically disadvantaged students, students with disabilities, and English Language Learners.
• Demonstrated strong commitment to equity.
• An understanding and commitment to the implementation of the district’s Culturally and Linguistically Sustaining Practices (CLSP) framework.
• Current authorization to work in the United States. Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED:

• Current teacher or administrator in the Boston Public Schools.
• Prior experience working in a BPS summer learning program and/or in close collaboration with a community-based organization
• BPS values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity. BPS is particularly interested in candidates who are fluent in one of BPS' official languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali.
• Specialization and/or licensure in Special Education and/or English as a Second Language
  
  

Required For Application

• Resume
• Cover Letter - please include a detailed cover letter that includes your qualifications for this position.
• Reference/recommendation Letter from a School Leader or 5th Quarter program director
  
  

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY

The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.