Expanded Learning - Summer School Program Coordinator - 1.0FTE

This position is open until filled. The first round of application review will be on November 1, 2026.

The anticipated start date for this position is January 4, 2027.

Expanded Learning - Summer Semester is designed to support and challenge each student by providing equitable access to a rigorous and relevant curriculum. The goals of this program are to assist elementary and middle school students who demonstrate below grade level performance the extra support for reaching reading and math proficiency in line with the district and state assessments. Expanded Learning - Summer Semester also offers credit retrieval programs. The Summer School Program Coordinator is responsible for the development and implementation of a Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) for research-based, data-driven and differentiated instruction to support and challenge each and every student.

• Posting and approving school-based summer program applications.
• Overseeing the operational alignment of school-based summer programs.
• Reviewing and assisting school-based summer programs with HR and Payroll structures.
• Grant writing, oversights, and grant reports for DiscoverWorks
• Partnering with DiscoverWorks principals to lead programming and adhere to compliance requirements

25%

• Ensures that the summer site meets or makes satisfactory progress towards District standards on the goals in theComprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP).
• Develops and establishes curricular needs for summer semester program.
• Works directly with the Curriculum and Instruction, Early Learning, Special Education, College and Career Readiness and Operational Departments to support and align the summer semester work with the school year.
• Works in collaboration with community-based partners and the City of Seattle.

25%

• Visits and checks in on specific needs each day at the summer sites.
• Confers with Summer School Assistant Principals and assists with problem solving for any student concerns or other challenges.
• Consults and works with Transportation, Security, Health Services, Communications, and other district departments as needed to support Summer Semester staff and students.
• Ensures that each of their Assistant Principals implements daily school structure including supervision of teachers, instructional assistants and the office specialist; visits classrooms; monitors the sites including the arrival and student dismissal and the breakfast/lunch programs.
• Leads instructional staff in aligning curriculum, instruction, and assessment with state and local learning goals
• Observes teaching and gives feedback based on best practices instructional strategies.
• Accesses resources and people to assist instructional staff.
• Provides for the professional development needs of teachers and staff, as identified in the CSIP.
• Is knowledgeable about and complies with all relevant State and Federal laws and regulations and Board policies and Collective Bargaining Agreements.

10%

• Assists the Expanded Learning Department in communicating with families or community partners with concerns or problems.
• Leads the implementation and evaluation of data-driven CSIP's.
• Establishes and executes a monitoring plan for student intervention plans and accelerated learning plans (plans that meet individual student needs).
• Uses data to drive all decisions.

10%

• Monitors the sites and assists Assistant Principals to ensure that sites have received the curriculum materials and supplies they need, that staff orientation is conducted during the days before students arrive, and that a plan is developed and implemented for first day orientation for students, handling on-site registrations requests, and communication with families and the local community.

10%

• Provides weekly reports to the Director of Continuous Improvement and other central staff on Summer Semester progress and any concerns that need to be addressed.
• Leads a weekly meeting with cross-departmental divisions that have an impact on Summer Semester. Provides updates and next steps.
• Visits classrooms and uses observation data to give feedback to teachers and to document performance.
• Monitors, assists, and evaluates staff implementation of school improvement plans and effective instructional and assessment practices.
• Takes appropriate steps when employees do not meet performance expectations or engage in misconduct.

10%

• Oversees all hiring of summer school staff including posting of all positions, interviewing and reference checks.
• Maintains a safe and orderly environment.
• Prepares emergency procedures and communicates them to students, teachers and staff.
• Takes quick and appropriate action when student or staff safety is at stake.
• Maintains and monitors safety and order by being accessible and visible in hallways, on playgrounds, during arrival/dismissal of students, etc.
• Maintains orderly and clean school sites.
• Consistently follows-through with reasonable judgment.
• Administers and manages human resources.
• Communicates effectively verbally and in writing.
• Increases understanding and use of current professional skills in technology, systems thinking and other areas.
• Complies with contracts established by the school and District.
• Recommends staffing in accordance with District standards and within the focus of the school.
• Develops systems, personally and within the sites, that cause the sites to operate efficiently.
• Equitably distributes responsibilities to staff matching strengths with duties, when possible.
• Solves problems effectively and mediates conflict when it occurs.
• Seeks assistance from the central administration in a collaborative manner.

5%

• Ensures that each site has conducted and reported the pre/post student assessments or grades for credit retrieval, and implements last day close out procedures that need to be completed by all staff.
• Ensures that Assistant Principals have visually inspected their buildings and reported any problems.
• Establishes positive relationships with teachers, staff, parents and students with an attitude of appreciation, respect, and the highest level of professionalism.
• Develops and recognizes teacher/staff leaders. Acknowledges employees who exceed performance expectations. Provides for school, students, staff celebrations so high performance, customs and traditions can be honored.
• Promotes, maintains and fosters a harassment free environment.

5%

• Monitors sites for proper implementation of last day close out procedures, collection and return of curriculum materials, and the inspection of the building.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Attends meetings, activities and events; serves on a variety of committees; make presentations; serves as a mentor or trainer for other administrative staff.
• Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge

• Current research and resources related to Expanded Learning
• Professional development programs and effective instructional techniques
• Collaborative problem-solving methods
• Budget development
• Practices and principles of supervision
• School and school district operations and procedures
• Comprehensive understanding of a large, urban complex school district
• Knowledge and ability to gather, analyze and use data to create, evaluate, and manage a school budget plan.
• In recruiting and securing the best applicants for the job.
• Use effective staff development and improvement strategies.
• Effectively conduct and confront difficult issues and discussions.
• Focus site financial and human resources on teaching and learning.

Skills

• Oral and written communications
• Team building; problem-solving
• Modeling effective methods of instruction
• Organizational change; time management
• Evaluating and assessing effectiveness of teams, programs and instructional activities
• Conceptual and analytical thinking
• Developing and administering budgets
• Articulate a shared belief vision for continuous improvement and life-long learning.
• Develop an atmosphere of personal responsibility, trust, and collaboration among students and staff.
• Promote and ensure respect and equity in the treatment of staff and students.
• Understand the needs and strengths of the individuals in the school.
• Recognize and celebrate efforts and achievements.
• Articulate a vision with students, staff and parents.
• Use data to make informed decision-making about instruction and assessment.
• Use a variety of monitoring structures, e.g., informal observation, assessment analysis, formal lesson observation, etc., to improve instruction and assessment.
• To clearly communicate effective instructional and assessment practice for staff.
• Develop collaboration and peer monitoring among staff.
• Use effective communication skills and strategies to: resolve conflicts among individuals and groups, build common focus and collaboration to enhance student learning.
• Build collegial and collaboration relationships with and among school staff members.
• Share leadership based upon situation and need.
• Identify and involve business and community leaders and key communicators.
• Use a variety of vehicles and tools to communicate about student learning with constituents, both within and outside of the school.
• Gather and use relevant data regarding community resources to student learning and their attitudes about the school.
• Celebrate success across the school and community.
• Break down barriers between school and community, of diversity issues.
• Use recognition of strengths and potential areas of conflict to guide actions.

Abilities

• Motivate others and stimulate team and group processes
• Effectively represent the district before the public
• Provide leadership training and other professional development
• Provide appropriate and constructive feedback to district staff
• Take individual initiative and responsibility
• Coordinate multiple activities simultaneously
• Adapt to change and remain flexible
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with district staff and administrators, outside agencies and the public in a diverse community.
• Shape site climate and implement systems that promote safety & order.
• To use a variety of instructional, management, discipline, assessment, and placement options to establish an environment conducive to quality instruction; of legal and district policy requirements regarding discipline and safety.
• To review, analyze, and revise school safety and discipline plans based on school data.
• Develop open communication systems that allow for proactive identification and intervention of potential incidents.
• To establish and implement crisis plans and to follow up appropriately.
• Respond effectively in a timely manner when incidents occur.
• Communicate so that students, parents, and community members are confident the school is safe; of special education discipline/504 regulations and laws; identify and use community resources.
• Implement the components and purpose of the Continuous School Improvement Plan (CSIP); analyze data to assess the effectiveness of CSIP; communicate clearly and interpret data results with constituent groups (staff, parents, board, community).
• Collaborate, consensus build, and problem-solve with individuals and groups.
• Use assessment to diagnose learner needs and to design appropriate learning intervention to improve success on state and local measures.
• Focus staff on priorities of teaching and learning; guide staff in curriculum alignment process.
• Assist staff in adjusting to and accepting changes, especially the changes in teaching, learning and assessment.
• Guide staff in alignment processes within and across curriculum areas and grade levels; of best practices of instruction and assessment.
• Engage instructional staff in frequent conversations/reflection about classroom practice.
• Model District standards of ethics and professionalism.
• Follow District policies and the collective bargaining agreements in evaluation of teachers/staff.
• Monitor, assist, and evaluate staff implementation of school improvement plans and effective instructional and assessment practices.
• Take appropriate steps when employees do not meet performance expectations or engage in misconduct.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Five (5) years of teaching experience; a Master's Degree; two years of school leadership experience preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the work will be considered.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

Washington State Teaching Certificate required

Washington State Administrators Certificate required

CLEARANCES:

Criminal Justice fingerprinting and background check.