2026 Summer Programs - Summer High School: Director

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree 
• Evidence of five years of successful teaching experience, PTS preferred         
• Demonstrated experience as an administrator or supervisor
• Experience supervising multi-dimensional program(s) (student safety, program planning, supervision of staff, interns, and volunteers, managing supplies, etc.) 
• Experience and aptitude for building and sustaining collaboration with community partners
• Ability to maintain a safe and healthy environment for students; maintains and responds to social and emotional needs of students and staff
• Knowledge and appreciation of cultural difference; commitment to removing barriers to equity, access, and inclusion

Responsibilities:

• Summer School Session: Must be available for on-site support for summer session
• Oversee the fiscal management of summer school
• Respond to program crisis situations and be point of contact for staff, student and families when needed
• Keep track of daily attendance and notify supervisor(s) of students with attendance concerns
• Compile program data including, but not limited to student academic progress, pre/post testing assessments, attendance by end of program
• Supervise summer teachers and all instructional activities.
• Coordinate the administration of the summer school program, which includes student registration, class scheduling and teacher assignment.
• Supervise the maintenance of accurate records on the academic progress and attendance of students.
• Conduct staff meetings, as necessary, for the proper functioning of the summer school.
• Assist in the screening, hiring and assigning of summer school teachers. 
• Maintain high standards of student conduct and enforce discipline as necessary.
• Assess all summer school activities and provide recommendations for the improvement of future summer programs.
• Ensure program clean-up happens at the end of program
• Perform any and all other duties as assigned by the Principal of Somerville High School & Co-Directors of Summer Programs. 

Terms of Employment:

Seasonal/Yearly Employment

Location: Somerville High School

Start Date: March 2026

Stipend: $8,925

Mandatory Orientation and Professional Development Days: Week of June 23, 2026 (or as scheduled) 

Program Schedule: 

Monday-Friday

July 6, 2026 – July 31, 2026

8am-1pm, 5 days per week 

Reports to:  Principal of Somerville High School, & Co-Directors of Summer Programs

The Somerville Public School does not discriminate in its programs, facilities or employment of educational opportunities on the bases of race, color, age, religion, disability, preganancy, home status, martital/civil union status, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' group or interferes with their ability to learn or work.