Cooperative Education Coordinator (SEI Endorsement)

This position is an anticipated vacancy. It is expected to be vacant by 06/30/2026. However, the current incumbent has a right to rescind their retirement, leave, or resignation up until the day of the expected vacancy date. Your hire will not be confirmed until the position is vacated, and you may start the year as a Long‑Term Substitute if the position does not become vacant by the start of the school year. This school has been designated underperforming or chronically underperforming (formerly Level 4 or 5) by the State of Massachusetts. Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional Cooperative Education Coordinator Teacher with an SEI Endorsement who is highly qualified and knowledgeable to join our community of teachers, learners and leaders. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers who desire to serve where their efforts matter. In BPS, the teachers and leaders are committed to the vision of high expectations for achievement, equal access to high levels of instruction, the achievement of academic proficiency for all students, and the closing of the achievement gap among subgroups within the schools. BPS is a great place for those who seek to work in an environment that supports their creativity and innovation, and respects their skills and abilities as a teacher. Madison Park Technical Vocational High School is the only technical vocational high school in the City Of Boston. We have 20 Chapter 74 vocational programs. All technical‑vocational students focus on a career major with the intention of entering a career and post‑secondary program of study. Between the school years 2025 and 2028, the City of Boston and the Boston Public Schools are constructing a new facility for Madison Park. Construction schedules will require changes in the current locations and operations of our Chapter 74 programs. The Co‑op Coordinator will develop job sites for the placement of students in the cooperative education program as specified by Chapter 74 guidelines. Reports to: Principal/Head of school Responsibilities Recruit and develop new co‑op placement sites in conjunction with students’ vocational teachers and Program Advisory Board members. Identify cooperative education job sites and provide all pertinent information to vocational instructors, counselors, cooperative education students, parents and employers. Coordinate all procedures for identification, application, selection and placement of cooperative education students in accordance with state requirements. Assist Special Education Transition Counselors with placing students into work‑based learning experiences. Develop written agreements between the school, employer and student and parent/guardian including but not limited to, hours, wages, time‑off and health insurance. The agreement shall include the skills to be acquired by the student. Before students begin their cooperative placements, conduct classes and/or workshops in the following topics: a safety and health orientation specific to the site for all employee‑students and workshops in job employability skills (e.g. composing resumes, completing mock interviews). Conduct continuous, supervision visits to cooperative education placement sites to ensure that the students’ cooperative placements are meeting all applicable requirements of state and federal labor laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those addressing worker compensation insurance, equal employment opportunity and occupational health and safety. Complete all placement reports required by the Department of Education. Complete all required cooperative education forms. Maintain accurate records including student attendance, grades, term reports and work performance, including summertime co‑op students and interns. Maintain site visit and other records to ensure that the cooperative education experience contributes to the student’s education, and employability and attainment of appropriate competencies. Serve as the communication conduit between the school and cooperative education employers on all issues relating to student preparation for and performance at work. Follow‑up on identified issues with students, employers and teachers. Provide work permits for co‑op and non‑co‑op students. Participate in staff and faculty meetings. Attend all statewide Cooperative Education meetings. Additional duties assigned by the school leader. Core Competencies Accountability for Student Achievement Sets ambitious learning goals for all students, uses instructional and clinical practices that reflect high expectations for students and student work; engages all students in learning. Consistently defines high expectations for student learning goals and behavior. Assesses student learning regularly using a variety of assessments to measure growth, and understanding. Effectively analyzes data from assessments, draws conclusions, and shares them appropriately. Communicating Professional Knowledge Exhibits strong knowledge of child development and how students learn and behave, and designs effective and rigorous plans for support with measurable outcomes. Demonstrates knowledge of students’ developmental levels by providing differentiated learning experiences and support that enable all students to progress toward intended outcomes. Equitable & Effective Instruction Builds a productive learning environment where every student participates and is valued as part of the class community. Uses instructional and clinical practices that are likely to challenge, motivate and engage all students and facilitate active participation. Consistently adapts instruction, services, plans and assessments to make curriculum/supports accessible to all students. Cultural Proficiency Actively creates and maintains an environment in which students’ diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges are respected. Parent/Family Engagement Engages with families and builds collaborative, respectful relationships with them in service of student learning. Consistently provides parents with clear expectations for student learning behavior and/or wellness and shares strategies to promote learning and development at school and home. Professional Reflection & Collaboration Regularly reflects on practice, seeks and responds to feedback, and demonstrates self‑awareness and commitment to continuous learning and development. Consistently collaborates with colleagues through shared planning and/or informal conversation to analyze student performance and development, and to plan appropriate interventions at the classroom or school level. Regularly provides advice and expertise to general education teachers and the school community to support the creation of appropriate and effective academic, behavioral, and social/emotional learning experiences for students. Qualifications Required Education Level: Hold a High School Diploma. Possession of a current Initial Vocational Cooperative Educator Coordinator, 9‑14, license. Minimum of six years of experience in Vocational education. Completion of a one‑year induction program and 300 hours with a trained mentor. Completion of at least three full years of employment under the Vocational Technical Cooperative Education Coordinator, 9‑14, license. Possess or is willing to obtain current OSHA safety certification. Meet all state and federal guidelines in order to be fully licensed and Highly Qualified. Ability to meet the Standards of Effective Teaching established by the Boston Public Schools as outlined above. Current authorization to work in the United States – Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment. Qualifications Preferred Experience teaching in urban schools. Bachelor’s degree preferred. BPS values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity. BPS is particularly interested in candidates who are fluent in one of BPS' official languages: Spanish, Cabo Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali. In order to best serve all students, BPS prefers all core content teachers to be certified in their subject area and one or both of the following: Moderate Disabilities, English as a Second Language (at the appropriate grade level(s)). Terms BTU, Group I – Person appointed to this position will be paid according to his/her current salary rate and will work an eleven‑month year. Those whose current work year is ten (10) months will be paid an additional ten (10)% for the eleventh month. During the eleventh month the Cooperative Education coordinator will continue to supervise those students who work in their Cooperative Education placements and visit employers in order to develop additional cooperative education placements. Please refer to the BPS website for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step. The start and end times of BPS schools vary, as do the lengths of the school day. Some BPS schools have a longer school day through the "Schedule A" Expanded Learning Time (ELT) agreement. 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