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Job ID: 5409052

Job Description

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

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; and

+ 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:

+ With the support of the Administrative Team, Clinical Coordinator, and Student Success Team, participate in intake meetings with students upon enrollment in the BRYT program

+ Work with the Clinical Coordinator, Student Success Team, and students enrolled in BRYT to develop individual goals and discharge criteria for the program

+ Provide tutoring and academic assistance to students in the BRYT program

+ Monitor & document the academic progress of students

+ Maintain daily logs of work completed, coping skills used, and accomplishments/challenges

+ Input student information into the online database(s)

+ Maintain regular contact with all classroom teachers to obtain updates on students’ academic standing, to gather coursework, and to receive extra support for students as needed

+ Maintain the daily attendance log for students in BRYT

+ Monitor class attendance by documenting when students enter and leave the BRYT classroom

+ Maintain a “seriousness of purpose” culture/productive workspace so that students can complete class assignments with minimal distractions

+ Perform check-ins with students regarding emotional functioning as needed

+ Assist students in using coping skills that will help them regulate and re-engage with class and/or school work

+ Maintain files for students in BRYT

+ With the support of the Clinical Coordinator and Student Success Team, maintain proactive, two-way communication with parent(s)/guardian(s) of BRYT students regarding academic progress and support needs

+ Immediately communicate any urgent student concerns to the Clinical Coordinator

+ Collaborate/Communicate with the Clinical Coordinator and Administrative Team, as needed

+ Participate in the Student Success Team re-entry and other meetings upon request to ensure support coordination for all students in the BRYT program.

+ Work with Clinical Coordinator and Student Success Team to learn, and then teach, coping skills to students enrolled in Bridge, as needed

+ Attend weekly staff meetings

+ Participate in professional development as appropriate

+ Performs related duties of similar nature as requested by supervisor and/or Head of School, to assure smooth school function.

Qualifications - Required:

+ Education: Bachelor’s Degree

+ Prior tutoring experience is required

+ Demonstrated interest in supporting students struggling with complex challenges

+ Experience working with students with social-emotional challenges

+ Strong organization skills

+ Experience working within an urban educational setting is preferred

Qualifications - Preferred:

+ Bilingual candidates preferred

+ 3-5 years experience in special education or clinical setting

Terms: Managerial B

Please refer to https://www.bostonpublicschools.org/ohc (under "Employee Benefits and Policies") for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step.

Note: School-based managerial employees will work 223 days between July 1st and June 30th each year. The 223-day work-year will include the 180 days in which the school is in session, and the additional days will be determined by the employee and the principal or head of the school. This position is subject to the City of Boston residency requirement.

School-based managerial employees are not eligible for vacation time or compensatory time. In the event of school cancellation due to snow or inclement weather, school-based managerial employees need not report to work.

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 [email protected] .

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: [email protected]