Stipend - NEASC Accreditation Coordinator (CHS) (SY26-27)

Stipend - NEASC Accreditation Coordinator (CHS)

Reports to: Building Principal

The Chelsea Public Schools (CPS) is a gateway school system that welcomes and educates all students and families. In CPS, we believe all children are capable of achieving their personal best by ensuring a safe and supportive environment for school and classroom environments. The school system educates over 6,200 students in 11 schools, including a pre-K-1st grade school, 4 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, a virtual school, and 2 high schools. CPS is a culturally responsive school district. We believe that students learn best when they are engaged in meaningful relationships that fosters and promotes high expectations and risk taking. We are a district of multilingual students where languages are an asset to student development and growth.

Job Responsibilities

The NEASC Accreditation Coordinator plays a central role in managing and facilitating the accreditation process for schools or institutions accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). This role ensures compliance with NEASC standards, coordinates self-study activities, and serves as a liaison between the institution and NEASC.

• Coordinate and manage the NEASC self-study process, including the creation of timelines, task assignments, and status tracking.
• Guide and support internal committees and working groups involved in the self-study and standards review.
• Ensure that all reports (e.g., self-study reports, progress reports, annual reports) are completed accurately and submitted on time.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the institution and NEASC representatives.
• Facilitate communication and information-sharing with faculty, staff, administration, and governing boards regarding accreditation status, requirements, and updates.
• Coordinate the logistics and planning for NEASC site visits and meetings.
• Collect, organize, and maintain documentation and evidence required for accreditation.
• Prepare and edit written materials such as the self-study report, compliance documentation, and other reports required by NEASC.
• Track institutional progress toward meeting NEASC standards and recommend adjustments as necessary.
• Assist with gathering data on student learning outcomes, institutional effectiveness, and strategic planning metrics.
• Support the implementation of systems and tools for institutional assessment and evaluation.
• Provide training and guidance to staff and faculty on accreditation standards, expectations, and processes.
• Stay current with NEASC standards and changes to the accreditation process.
• Attend relevant NEASC workshops, conferences, and training events.

Qualifications Required

1. A Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university;
2. Valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education teacher licensure in grade and subject area appropriate for the assignment;
3. Citizenship, residency or work visa required
4. Strong organizational and project management skills.
5. Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication abilities.
6. Ability to work collaboratively across departments and levels of the institution.
7. Proficiency with data collection, analysis, and reporting tools.
8. High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Terms:

This position is for the 2026-2027 academic school year. The stipend for this position will be $3500 paid upon submission of the CHS Self-Reflection Report in April of 2027.

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.