Assistant Manager of Educator Development & Pathways (HR) (SY26-27)

Assistant Manager of Educator Development & Pathways

Location: Central Office

Reports to: Assistant Director of Human Resources and Director of Human Resources

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 6,300 students in 10 schools, including a pre-K-1st grade school, 4 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools. 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. More information about CPS can be found on our website at

The Assistant Manager of Educator Development & Pathways is responsible for overseeing the recruitment, development, and advancement of diverse educators across Chelsea Public Schools (CPS). This role manages the Teacher Pathway Program (TPP), a talent pipeline that supports paraprofessionals, parents, alumni, and other community members in pursuing teaching careers. The Assistant Manager will design and implement systems that build educator capacity, ensure high-quality mentoring and coaching, lead targeted recruitment strategies, and drive the completion of licensure and development milestones. This position plays a key role in advancing equity, workforce development, and teacher retention within CPS.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic Program Leadership

• Assist with:
• The planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Teacher Pathway Program (TPP).
• Developing and executing a long-term strategic vision for educator pipelines, aligned to district goals on diversity, retention, and instructional excellence.
• Serving as the primary liaison between CPS, community partners, colleges/universities, and external stakeholders involved in teacher preparation and advancement.
• Supervising program staff, mentors, and contracted facilitators who support teacher development.

Teacher Pathway Program (TPP)

• Assist With:
• Managing the full life cycle of TPP - all arms, from recruitment and onboarding through licensure and career advancement.
• Developing a comprehensive scope and sequence for each of the five pathway tracks (e.g., High School to Para, Para to Teacher).
• Coordinating support such as test prep, coursework guidance, tuition assistance, and advising.
• Leading the planning of all recruitment and celebration events, including the annual TPP Graduation.
• Maintaining and analyze participant data, licensure progress, and alumni placement through a centralized tracking system.
• Overseeing all licensure and certification related programs including but not limited to MTEL and ParaPro courses.

Recruitment, Retention & Community Engagement

• Lead outreach and recruitment strategies targeting local high school students, alumni, paraprofessionals, and parents to increase pathway participation.
• Develop and distribute marketing materials, including digital media, brochures, and website content.
• Attend job fairs, school events, and community forums to promote CPS as an employer of choice.
• Build and sustain partnerships with colleges, universities, and licensure programs that support educator development.

Licensure Data, Reporting & Grant Management

• Maintains and monitors data tracking systems that include, but not limited to, teachers' licensure status, hiring/onboarding data, staffing data, evaluation data, and recruitment and retention data.
• Post all district job openings in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring clear communication and coordination with school principals to maintain up-to-date staffing information.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report on program metrics, teacher outcomes, and retention data for TPP.
• Ensure compliance with grant-funded initiatives and support the writing and submission of new grants as needed.
• Create quarterly updates and presentations for district leadership on program progress, trends, and impact.

Collaboration with District & School Leaders

• Assist With:
• Partner with principals, mentors, and instructional coaches to align HR initiatives with school priorities.
• Serve as a non-evaluative thought partner to school administrators on mentoring, induction, and teacher supports.
• Participate in HR and Instructional Leadership team meetings to integrate development efforts across departments.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree (Master's Degree preferred)
• 35 years of teaching experience in K12 public education
• 24 years of experience in a leadership, coaching, or program management role
• Proven experience designing and facilitating professional development
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Proficiency with data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Experience working with diverse populations and a demonstrated commitment to educational equity
• Proficiency with Google Suite and digital collaboration tools
• Ability to travel to schools and events as needed
• U.S. Citizenship, residency, or work authorization

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual Spanish
• Experience coaching, mentoring, or supervising educators
• Knowledge of licensure pathways and teacher certification processes
• Prior experience managing grants and/or program budgets
• Familiarity with the Chelsea community or similar urban school districts

Salary: Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Terms: This is a full time position (40 hours/week). Hours will be established upon hire. This is a non-bargaining unit position and is eligible for benefits. Salary will be determined by work experience and education level.

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.