STIPEND OPPORTUNITY: 2nd Shift at Madison School Liaison (SY26-27)

POSITION TITLE: 2nd Shift at Madison School Liaison

REPORTS TO: Executive Director of CTE

The 2nd Shift at Madison Park program provides an opportunity for students throughout the district to access career and technical education instruction out of school hours. In the past, BPS students traveled from other district high schools to the Humphrey Occupational Resource Center for access to vocational training and programming. This program revives these efforts to extend vocational opportunities beyond the Madison Park student population and leverage the resources at Madison Park: industry-aligned workspaces with modern facilities and equipment.

In the 2nd Shift at Madison Park program, students participate in 100 hours of instruction that include safety training, introduction to six building trades, and site visits to various unions.

Department Overview

Career and Technical Education (CTE) provides hands-on applied learning experiences that build academic knowledge, problem-solving skills, career readiness skills, and specific technical skills that lead to applicable industry credentialing. CTE includes traditional CH 74 vocational-technical education provided at Madison Park Technical Vocational High School, The English High School, Boston Green Academy, Edward Kennedy Health Careers Academy, and Boston Arts Academy as well as career pathways provided within nine of Boston's comprehensive high schools.

Position Overview

The school liaison will run the selection process, onboarding and ongoing support for students enrolled in The 2nd Shift at Madison Park. This will include vetting applications, conducting interviews, running student orientation and monitoring student attendance and engagement. The liaison will also be the connection between the 2nd Shift at Madison Program to the sending school.

Requirements

• Education: Associates Degree
• Employment experience: Five years of full-time employment experience in an urban education setting either as a teacher or in a student support role.
• Proven track record of successfully supporting students to meet programmatic expectations.
• Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.

Preferred requirements

• Experience in CTE and/or Skilled Trades
• DESE License in teaching, school counseling and/or social work
• BPS values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity. BPS is particularly interested in candidates who are fluent in one of BPS'' official languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali.

Schedule

School Liaisons will:

• Vet applications and interview applicants (10 hours)
• Attend 5 2nd Shift at Madison Sessions (18 hours)
• Follow-up with students regarding attendance and engagement (12 hours)
• Communicate with instructors, sending school counselors and families (10 hours)

The program will run from October 13th 2026 - March 25th 2027.

Requirements of Role

• Submit syllabus that includes a diagnostic and post-test, demonstrates evidence of competency on the benchmarks
• Monitor student progress and submit a grade report
• Keep accurate and complete records: attendance, all assignments and artifacts
• Follow up with all Site Director on student attendance and engagement
• Evaluate student skills and readiness for Industry Recognized Credential assessment.
• Communicate effectively with students regarding their progress
• Communicate and collaborate with the Apprentice Navigators about student progress and engagement

Stipend Amount: $3000

BTU rate, $59.39/ hour, 50 total hours