Program Manager [SY25-26] Malden High School

Overview of the Malden Public Schools :

The Malden Public Schools (MPS) is a richly diverse school district located within the Greater Boston area and accessible by the MBTA orange line train. Maldens student body comprises approximately 6800 students who represent 59 different countries and speak 67 different languages. We have 1 early learning center 5 K-8 schools and 1 high school. We are committed to providing high expectations for all learners through rigorous instruction and culturally responsive practices and pedagogy. MPS is a safe welcoming and collaborative district where we encourage and embrace a growth mindset. We believe that our diversity is an asset and we are seeking candidates that reflect embrace and contribute to the strengths of our community.

Please note : This position is based at Malden High School.

The MHS Community :

Malden High School is committed to providing all students with a diverse student-centered and rigorous curriculum that is adaptable enough to reach all learning styles and needs. We do this through offering a wide variety of academic and enrichment opportunities. As an urban school it is our great pride that we are among the leaders in Advanced Placement courses in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. We have continued to work closely with the BARR Foundation to complete a comprehensive review of academic offerings instruction curriculum student data and school-wide focus on areas of need. As a result of the data collected we have focussed on improving the transition from middle school to high school as well as establishing a vision for MHS and its students as they move through high school and prepare for college and career. We have also continued our work to help us move towards increasing our Student Growth Percentile (SGP) in ELA and Math MCAS.

Malden High School offers a wide variety of enrichment opportunities for students including division 1 varsity junior varsity and freshman level athletics robust theater choral and band programs and over 70 clubs and organizations. We recognize a need to serve the many new English Language Learners in our population and are regularly examining a variety of programs and methods to better serve them to ensure academic success.

Responsibilities :

• Supervise and evaluate special education staff in accordance with MPS evaluation process.
• Monitor implementation of IEPs and services.
• Chair TEAM meetings as assigned.
• Participate in BSEA proceedings and other dispute resolution meetings.
• Attend SEPAC meetings and events.
• Plan and monitor special education programs in conjunction with building and district administrators.
• Provide support to building administrators regarding discipline for students with disabilities.
• Review student IEPS providing feedback and corrections as needed.
• Participate in district-wide leadership committees as assigned.
• Provide professional development and technical assistance to staff regarding assessment data collection curriculum development selection of materials and equipment behavior management differentiated instruction accommodations modifications and strategies that support inclusive best practices.

Qualifications :

Reports To : Assistant Superintendent of Student Services

Salary : $144397.14 SY25-26

$148729.06 SY26-27

For more information see Unit B salary schedule

Year : 206 work days (184 days of school year plus 22 additional days scheduled in consultation with supervisor)

To Apply : Submit your application on School Spring.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Events,IT Audit,Land Survey,Accountancy,Contract

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1