26-27 Online Student Success Coordinator

Somerville Public Schools; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 2,700 - 3,300; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

$3,000 Stipend

Job summary

Somerville High School seeks an Online Student Success Coordinator to support and expand online coursework, develop student services, and monitor activities to improve achievement. The role coordinates with academic and administrative staff to align online offerings with the Program of Studies.

Responsibilities include managing the online learning platform and database, generating reports, training staff, communicating progress to counselors, and safeguarding student confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Current SHS educator with at least five years teaching experience.
• Direct experience with online learning systems.
• Experience working with alternative and credit recovery programs at the High School.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all aspects of the online learning platform and its database.
• Uses SHS Online Learning Guidelines to facilitate the Online Learning Program.
• Creates user accounts and registers students and faculty in program.
• Archives students when they are finished with their courses.
• Monitors database for students who complete their courses.
• Communicates students' progress to counselors.
• Collaborates with Department Chairs as they review and approve the structure of courses so that courses contain the appropriate content and activities.
• Collaborates with online learning instructors, Extended Learning staff, central office, and administrative team as needed to improve online program.
• Files required reports and collects data as requested by the Principal.
• Trains and communicates regularly with other credit recovery teachers.
• Provides periodic reports and updates to SHS administrative team and academic department heads so that they can review course integrity and align courses with the Program of Studies.
• Processes and submits Grade Change Forms as indicated by online learning instructors and counselors.
• Maintains familiarity with platform and stays current with trends and products to best achieve program goals.
• Maintains student confidentiality when required.
• Sends student progress reports.

Skills

Direct experience with online learning

Experience with credit recovery

Strong collaboration and communication

Education

Five years teaching experience as SHS educator

Job description

Position Summary

The Online Student Success Coordinator for Somerville High School will assist in developing, implementing and facilitating strategic support structures to increase student achievement in online coursework. The Coordinator will work with academic and administrative departments to facilitate online programs including monitoring and supporting online student activities; reviewing current practices; developing support services for online programs; and performing other related duties as assigned.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Oversees all aspects of the online learning platform and its database
• Uses the SHS Online Learning Guidelines to facilitate the Online Learning Program
• Creates user accounts and registers students and faculty in program
• Archives students when they are finished with their courses
• Monitors database for students who complete their courses
• Communicates students' progress to counselors
• Collaborates with Department Chairs as they review and approve the structure of courses so that courses contain the appropriate content and activities
• Collaborates with online learning instructors, Extended Learning staff, central office, and administrative team as needed to improve online program
• Files required reports and collects data as requested by the Principal
• Trains and communicates regularly with other credit recovery teachers
• Provides periodic reports and updates to SHS administrative team and academic department heads so that they can review course integrity and align courses with the Program of Studies
• Processes and submits Grade Change Forms as indicated by online learning instructors and counselors
• Maintains familiarity with platform and stays current with trends and products to best achieve program goals
• Maintains student confidentiality when required
• Sends student progress reports

Qualifications, Knowledge, Abilities, & Skills

• Current SHS educator with at least five years teaching experience
• Direct experience with online learning systems
• Experience working with alternative and credit recovery programs at the High School
• Strong collaboration and communication skills

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position's essential functions.

• Mobility: Frequent walking, standing, and navigating stairs.
• Lifting/Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects ranging from 5 to 20 lbs (e.g., books, supplies, equipment).
• Physical Dexterity: Bending, crouching, kneeling, stooping, and reaching to assist students.
• Stationary Tasks: Remaining in a stationary position (sitting/standing) for long periods.

Reporting Relationships

• Position Reports to: The School Building Principal

Terms of Employment

• Position Type: Temporary /1 year appointment
• 2026-2027 School Year
• FLSA Classification: Exempt
• Benefits Eligibility: Non Benefits Eligible
• Compensation: $3,000 Stipend

Pre-Employment Requirements

MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Clearance

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The Somerville Public School does not discriminate in its programs, facilities or employment of educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, home status, marital/civil union status, sex/gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' group or interferes with their ability to learn or work.