Elementary METCO Coordinator

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s Degree in Counseling preferred
• School Adjustment Counselor experience or its equivalent
• preferred
• Experience in conducting elementary and adolescent groups,
• play therapy, and other forms of psychotherapy
• Demonstrated ability working with individuals of diverse backgrounds
• Experience with urban literacy, youth education and administration skills preferred
• Interest in working with children in a cross-cultural environment
• Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check (C.O.R.I.)

Performance Responsibilities:
1.Assist the METCO Director with the administration and management of the METCO Program.
2.Help create an atmosphere that is conductive to learning and healthy social development by consulting regularly with regular and special education teachers, guidance counselors, psychologists, administrators and other staff regarding students’ social-emotional and academic performance needs.
3.Provide individual and group counseling services as needed
4.Assist with the Morning Breakfast Program and the Afternoon Dismals.
5.Serve as a liaison between Bedford Public Schools and METCO parents as needed.
6.Create and Implement group and individual meetings through the creation of new programs where appropriate for both parents and students.
7.Communicate with METCO parents regarding the educational status of each METCO student, as needed.
8.Advocate for METCO students in collaboration with the METCO Director.
9.Maintain METCO students’ information and attendance records, as needed.
10.Coordinate transportation and transportation issues for METCO student, as needed.
11.Work with the department secretary regarding correspondence, mailings, phone calls, etc.
12. Be available for crisis interventions
13.Assist and run parent meetings within Boston and Bedford as needed.
14.Perform any other duties as directed by the METCO Director and/or the Superintendent of Schools.

Essential Functions of the Job:
Must possess the ability to:

• Work cooperatively with the administration, teachers, parents and students in the development of the program.
• Facilitate the educational and socialization process of students.
• Collaborate with METCO and Bedford parents and the school district.

Specialty Area:
Must be able to:

• Promote inter-and intra-program collaboration
• Demonstrate clear and concise written and oral communications skills with administration, staff and parents.

Physical and Environmental Demands:
The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Normal school environment
• Ability to freely move about the buildings
• Ability to travel to, and work in, multiple buildings
• Some travel by personal automobile
• Extended time at terminal, telephone, or other office equipment

Position Type: Full-time
Positions Available: 1

Welcome to Bedford Public Schools (MA)!
Bedford is a residential community of approximately 13,000 people, located fifteen miles northwest of Boston whose history dates back to 1664. A typical New England town in architecture, character, government and tradition, Bedford is proud of its historic past. The Bedford Public Schools is a small system of approximately 2334 students. The schools include Bedford High School (9-12), John Glenn Middle School (6-8), Lt. Job Lane School (3-5), and Lt. Eleazer Davis School (K-2). The Lt. Eleazer Davis School was built in 1999. Both the John Glenn Middle School and the Lt. Job Lane School have recently undergone complete renovations. Bedford High School is currently in the process of a major addition/renovation project. The student body reflects an increasing diversity with students from Bedford, Hanscom Air Force Base, and Boston (the latter via METCO, a volunteer desegregation program). The school administration is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse staff.

Equal Opportunity Employer Bedford Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer in compliance with Chapter 622, Title IX and Section 504 of the Rehab. Act of 1973. The Bedford Public Schools do not discriminate on account of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or handicap. Bedford is proud to be an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of Empowering Multicultural Initiatives.
Job Requirements Work cooperatively with administration, teachers, parents and students. Promote inter and intra-program collaboration. Successful completion of CORI background and fingerprinting.

• Master degree preferred

• Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Application Questions There are no application questions required for this job posting.
Contact Information Akil Mondesir, Interim METCO
9 Mudge Way
Bedford, Massachusetts 01730
Phone: 781-275-1700
Fax: 781-275-6664
Email: Akil_Mondesir@bedfordps.org