Stipend - Media Engagement and Outreach After School Specialist (COA) (Internal Only) (SY25-26)

School Description:

The Chelsea Opportunity Academy is a place where students who have struggled to be successful in traditional schools flourish. Through flexible scheduling, blended learning and individualized support, students make continual progress towards earning a high school diploma by demonstrating the skills to take on increasingly complex challenges. Student’s competing priorities outside of school are valued, respected and leveraged as learning experiences for school credit. They are active participants and have a voice in all aspects of school design, policy, and operations. Students, staff, and adult mentors form lasting relationships as they work together to build an effective and meaningful plan in preparation for college, career and life after high school.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Produce a minimum of twice-weekly social media posts that highlight
• COA school culture, school events, and major announcements.
• Creation of a quarterly COA newsletter for COA stakeholders.
• Contribute to superintendent updates weekly

Qualifications: The candidate has a demonstrated history of working with social media, Google.Drive, Canva, and other technologies. In addition, the social media point person must have:

• Some understanding of written Spanish, and have the tools necessary to proofread written Spanish.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Have an understanding of the creative design process.
• Have an in-depth understanding of the COA logo and color scheme.
• Understand the importance of connecting with a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Strategies for community outreach and building increased participation in school events..
• Photography skills preferred.

Compensation: Teachers will be paid at the contractual rate for work outside of the school day.

Dates/Time: School Year 2025-2026

Application: Upload a letter of interest to the "documents" section of your application in TalentEd. Letter of interest should  describe qualifications and experience to the Principal with examples of how you demonstrate the above qualifications in your
daily practice. Please also include a small (3-5 pieces) multimedia portfolio.

Reports To: Building Principal

Equal Opportunity Employer: 

Chelsea Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.