Academic Coordinator (Managerial Tier B) (Anticipated Vacancy) (SY25-26)

John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science

This position is an anticipated vacancy. It is expected to be vacant by 10 / 20 / 2025. 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.

Discover the John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science, a distinguished institution with roots tracing back over a century to its founding as Mechanic Arts High School in 1893. Following a series of transformations, including a merger in 1989 and a renaming in 1992 to honor John D. O'Bryant, our school stands as a beacon of educational excellence in Boston. Our commitment to preparing students for success in STEM fields and beyond is unwavering, underscored by our partnership with the Brookline Center to implement the groundbreaking BRYT intervention.

The Brookline Center will partner with the John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science to establish School-Based Bridge Programs ("SBBP") for students with Serious Emotional Disturbance / Serious Mental Illness (SED / SMI). The Bryt program, initiated in collaboration with the Brookline Center, focuses on enhancing student resilience and ensuring equitable access to support services across diverse communities. Originating in Brookline and expanding statewide, Bryt has grown to include over 60 schools beyond Massachusetts, with a notable presence in Oregon and New York's Hudson Valley region. Through strategic planning and continuous expansion efforts, Bryt has become a pivotal resource in schools nationwide, supporting students in their academic journeys and beyond.

O'Bryant is seeking staff members who :

• Believe in the transformative power of a STEM-based education;
• Want to create exciting, creative, and challenging opportunities for students;
• Seek to serve all students' needs including students with disabilities and Multi-Language Learners in an inclusive environment;
• Are committed to eliminating barriers that perpetuate systemic oppression.

Reports To : Head of School

Position Overview :

The O'Bryant's BRYT Program was developed to support students who are returning from an acute hospitalization or those students at risk of needing hospitalization. Students in BRYT often have complex medical, emotional, and academic needs that require intensive support to help them return to their regular class schedule. The role of the support specialist is to provide academic and social-emotional support to students enrolled in the BRYT program to help them achieve the credits needed to complete the school year and / or to stay on track for graduation.

Responsibilities :

Qualifications : Required :

Preferred :

Terms : Managerial B

Please refer to Boston Public Schools (under "Employee Benefits and Policies") for more information on salary and compensation.

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Position Type : Exam Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information :

Boston Public Schools, Office of Human Resources

2300 Washington Street

Roxbury, Massachusetts 02119

Email : hiringprocess@bostonpublicschools.org