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ESY - Secretary (Summer 2026)

Boston Public Schools · Boston, MA · 4 mo ago
Administrative$30/hrTemporary

Program Description

The Extended School Year (ESY) program provides specialized services to students with disabilities. The program runs from July 6 to August 7, 2026, offering 5 hours of instruction per day for 5 weeks. The decision to provide ESY is made by the IEP Team, who assesses the need to prevent substantial regression and recoupment.

Reports To

The position reports to the ESY Site Coordinator, who collaborates closely with the Director of Extended School Year and Expanded Learning in the Office of Specialized Services. For inquiries, please email esy-hiring@bostonpublicschools.org.

Program Schedule

The instructional hours are 5 hours per day, 5 days per week, from July 6 to August 7, 2026.

Secretary’s Responsibilities

  • Work a 6-hour day, 5 days per week, for 5 weeks (including 30 minutes for student arrival and 30 minutes for student dismissal).
  • Attend Mandatory Professional Development (PD) sessions on (Dates TBD).
  • Set up a Main Office workspace.
  • Provide clerical support to the ESY Site Coordinator and lead staff at the assigned ESY Site.
  • Participate in paperwork and data entry related to student attendance and payroll reporting (Google Sheets), including updating staff rosters and student lists if requested.
  • Aid in record-keeping of sign-in and sign-out, and attendance.
  • Record and report time for bus monitors.
  • Support the Site Coordinator to manage schedules for direct and related service providers.
  • Manage supplies (books, education, etc.) for the site.
  • Maintain any active incident forms.
  • Maintain and update contact information for families.
  • Maintain and convey health information to nurses.
  • Maintain office area and machine/office equipment.
  • Handle incoming telephone calls with professionalism, and transfer calls to the appropriate person when necessary.
  • Complete all assignments in a timely fashion.
  • Prepare records and materials for archiving.
  • Perform other duties as requested by the ESY Site Coordinator.

Terms

The individual who is hired to this position agrees to the 2026 BPS Summer Employment Terms. All staff must sign the 2026 ESY Job Description Sign Off Form to acknowledge their understanding of the expectations and terms. This position is paid hourly at a rate of $30 per hour of instructional time on the Boston Public Schools bi-weekly payroll schedule. Additional work hours that exceed the 6 hours in a day will require approval from the Director of Extended School Year & Expanded Learning. Failure to report to work on a given day of instructional time will result in a loss of pay for that day. Job offers are conditional and based on sufficient student enrollment/attendance.

Qualifications - Required

  • Clerical experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and collaborate.
  • Ability to utilize Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Forms.
  • Completion of City of Boston Residency Affidavit.
  • Current authorization to work in the United States.

Qualifications - Preferred

  • Forty-eight (48) Credit Hours of College Coursework or an Associate's Degree.
  • Experience in BPS and working with students with disabilities or special education teachers.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with others.

Non-Discrimination 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.

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