Arts Pathways & Opportunities Coordinator

Boston Public Schools; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Public Schools is seeking a Pathways Coordinator for the Boston Arts Academy to design, coordinate, and evaluate programs that connect students’ artistic and academic learning to college, career, and community opportunities.

You will oversee internships, MyCAP documentation, dual enrollment, and partnerships with colleges, employers, and arts organizations to expand early college opportunities and transition services for students with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in education, workforce development, or youth program coordination.
• Demonstrated experience developing partnerships with employers, colleges, or nonprofits. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and supporting diverse learners, including students with disabilities and English Learners.
• Understanding of arts education and its role in preparing students for multiple career and college pathways. Experience in urban public school settings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage internship opportunities (paid or unpaid) for both CTE (and eventually non-CTE) students.
• Work with the School Counseling Team to ensure 100% completion of the MyCAP portfolio for all students, documenting career exploration, postsecondary goals, and individual pathways.
• Support students and teachers in aligning dual enrollment experiences with MyCAP goals and BAA graduation competencies.
• Monitor student progress and outcomes in dual enrollment and postsecondary bridge programs.
• Collaborate with the School Counseling Department to plan and expand the annual College & Career Fair, bringing in new colleges, employers, and arts organizations.
• Coordinate community service opportunities by establishing and maintaining relationships with local nonprofits and civic organizations and track progress towards completing community service hours.
• Proctor SAT/PSAT/MAP/AP Testing as needed
• Serve as liaison with ProArts Consortium and higher education partners to coordinate dual enrollment and expansion of early college opportunities.

Skills

Partnership development

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Equity and inclusion

Education coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

MyCAP

Naviance

MassCIS

DESE Innovation Pathways

Job description

Boston Public Schools is seeking a Pathways Coordinator for the Boston Arts Academy to design, coordinate, and evaluate programs that connect students’ artistic and academic learning to college, career, and community opportunities.

You will oversee internships, MyCAP documentation, dual enrollment, and partnerships with colleges, employers, and arts organizations to expand early college opportunities and transition services for students with disabilities.