Program Director - Mel King Academy [BASAS 10](SY25-26)

Reports to : Head of School

General Description :

Melvin H. King South End Academy (MHKSEA) is a K-12 therapeutic day school dedicated to supporting students with emotional, behavioral, and learning needs. The school offers three distinct programs :

• Melvin H. King Elementary : Serving students in grades K-6 at the South End Academy site, 90 Warren Ave., with school hours from 9 : 30 a.m. to 3 : 30 p.m.
• Melvin H. King Middle & High School : Serving students in grades 7- 12 at the South End Academy site, 90 Warren Ave., with school hours from 7 : 20 a.m. to 1 : 40 p.m.
• Melvin H. King Prep : Serving students in grades 9-12 at 97 Peterborough St., with school hours from 7 : 20 a.m. to 1 : 40 p.m.

Responsibilities :

1. Ensures the safety and security of all students, staff, and property, and the fair implementation of the Code of Discipline.

2. Supervises and evaluates Assistant Program Directors, COSESS, Teachers, Paraprofessionals, and other staff in the school.

3. With the Principal / Head of School, plans school Instructional Focus, goals and objectives consistent with system wide goals and objectives and supervises implementation; plans and implements program policies, procedures and guidelines’ program monitoring adjustment and development; and staff training and development.

4. Monitors and implements compliance with regulation of the Boston Public Schools, the State Department of Education, and the Melvin H. King South End Academy Schools. Responds to requests for school reports.

5. Participates in the selection of staff members and delegates responsibilities to staff members.

6. Participates in Monthly School Site Council and Cross Site Instructional Leadership Team / Culture & Climate Team and / or Attendance Team and MTSS meetings.

7. Oversees maintenance of school records.

8. Manages enrollment of students and class assignments. Develops and maintains student, staff, and building schedules (including the scheduling of school partners).

9. As part of the administrative team, participates in development of the budget and overseeing of purchasing of materials.

10. Within each of the schools, researches, analyzes, and remedies situations involving interpersonal conflicts.

11. Performs other duties as requested by the Principal / Head of School.

Qualifications-Required :

1. Licensure as a Principal / Assistant Principal, Supervisor / Director or Sped Administrator

2. Moderate special needs teaching license or license as L.C.S.W., or L.I.C.S.W., or certificate as a Psychologist and DESE License.

3. Master’s degree in education, special education, vocational education, social work, or other related field.

4. Three (3) years experience successful teaching experience or related human services professional experience with special needs children or adolescents.

5. Ability to manage behavior of students, direct the work of staff, administrative problem- solving and case management.

6. Successful administrative and / or supervisory experience in special education or human services.

7. Demonstrated leadership qualities, interpersonal skills and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, administrators and parents.

8. Ability to establish a culturally competent atmosphere that enhances individual growth and promotes a positive self-image.

Qualifications-Preferred :

1. Experience as a school administrator.

2. Fluent in one of BPS' official languages : Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian),Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, or Somali

3. Familiarity with Boston and Boston Public School

Terms : BASAS, Group 10, 208 daysplus differential for required additional time and work

Please refer to www.bostonpublicschools.org / ohc (under "Employee Benefits and Policies") for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade / Step.

The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, homelessness, sex / gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, natural or protective hairstyle, military status, immigration status, English language proficiency, or any other factor prohibited by law in its programs and activities. BPS does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to work or learn.If you require an accommodation pursuant to the ADA for the application process, please contact the Accommodations Unit at accommodations@bostonpublicschools.org .

#J-18808-Ljbffr