Director of School Design and Strategic Scheduling (SY26-27)

Manager of School Design and Strategic Scheduling (SY26-27) Boston Public Schools Central Office - Data & Accountability - Boston, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps This job is also posted in Boston Public Schools Job Details Job ID: 5812042 Application Deadline: Sep 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Posted: Jul 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Job Description DIVISION: Data, Information and Systems Improvement REPORTS TO: Director of School Design and Strategic Scheduling

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Boston Public Schools seeks a Manager of School Design and Strategic Scheduling to join the Division of Data, Information and Systems Improvement, reporting to the Director of School Design and Strategic Scheduling. This position will be part of a small team that supports schools in making the most effective use of time and resources to support their instructional goals. The Manager of School Design and Strategic Scheduling will serve as a facilitator for implementing a cohesive strategic school design process, thoughtfully linking schools’ visions and goals to strategic operational decisions around budget and staffing. They will work closely with school teams to build their master schedules each year, efficiently and effectively balancing schools’ needs, priorities, and compliance regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Work with a portfolio of schools throughout the year to help them make strategic choices in terms of scheduling, budget, and staffing Facilitate the process of strategic school design, which includes setting priorities, allocating resources effectively, planning for implementation, and creating efficient, effective schedules Help schools to build master schedules using a suite of scheduling tools Support schools to troubleshoot immediate operational issues Partner with staff from other BPS departments to create a strong cross-functional web of support for schools and to better align practices that support effective scheduling Help to build a "playbook" and best practice guide for strategic school design and master scheduling Develop and refine tools and resources that support the schedule creation process In collaboration with other departments, analyze student and school schedules for adherence to district guidance and state regulations Collaborate with the scheduling team on the OIIT service desk to provide seamless and timely technical and strategic support to schools regarding scheduling systems and issues Share best practices from BPS and non-BPS schools around the use of time; help to codify them into a guide for principals Regularly brief the Director on common pain points and systemic barriers discovered during school-level work, to help inform district-wide policy changes Other duties, as assigned Qualifications - Required: Bachelor's degree Minimum 2 years of experience with school-level operations and scheduling Experience with or understanding of best practices for strategic school design Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to find innovative solutions to complex challenges - if you enjoy solving logic puzzles, this will be a great fit! Mastery of Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point, Word) and Google (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms) suite of tools Ability to work well with a team and to facilitate small group meetings Excellent written and oral communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage diverse stakeholders Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment A deeply held and unyielding belief in the overarching mission of public education. Qualifications - Preferred: Familiarity with ASPEN SIS Minimum 2 years of experience in a school district central-office role UNION/MANAGERIAL/RESIDENCY REQUIRED: Managerial Terms: Managerial, C42 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. Position Type: Central Office Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required Contact Information Boston Public Schools, Office of Human Resources 2300 Washington Street Roxbury, Massachusetts 02119 Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education