Description of Service Opportunity:  

The Rise Up Summer Program Principal will perform the following duties to help support the Rise Up Program, a 4-week summer learning school program.

-maintain communication with the upper schools about the students

-maintain communication with the Office of Student Services Department at CRLS to assist student transition

-maintain communication with the Mayor Youth Summer Employment Program (MYSEP) to meet MYSEP worksite requirements

-analyze the impact the Rise Up Program has on incoming freshmen

-apply comprehensive statistical data analysis to inform curricular and placement instructions for the fall

-assist teachers with curriculum development and alignment

-establish/maintain communication with parents to help the success in the program and the transition to high school

-maintain the standards of the program

-coordinate the finances for the program

-maintain a connection with the students after they leave the Rise Up Program and enter the high school and actively promote student success through mentoring and guidance

-debrief the program with the deans and Guidance Department to provide insight about the incoming freshmen

-coordinate field trips to local colleges and other educational facilities

-connect with CRLS coaches and athletic staff to help students connect with the sports teams at CRLS

-research best practices for summer intervention programs, student connected-ness literature, science learner identity literature and apply research findings to the program.

-continue to provide support to the students involved in the program through the 2024-2025 school year.

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Requirements: Masters Degree and experience working with high school students in academic support/youth development settings.

Length of Contract:

July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025

Contract Amount:

$60.00 per hour, Not to exceed $12000.00

Cambridge Public Schools is committed to slowing and/or stopping the spread of COVID-19. Therefore, as a condition of employment with Cambridge Public Schools, all new hires will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 no later than their first day of work. Written requests for either a religious exemption from this requirement based on sincerely held religious beliefs, or for a medical exemption based upon clear documentation from a medical provider should be submitted to the attention of the Chief Talent Officer.