Boston Public Schools
Postsecondary Readiness Coordinator (SY25-26)
Boston Public Schools, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Job Details
Job ID: 5385200
Job Description
Reports to : Assistant Director of College & Career Advising Programs
Location: BPS Office of Secondary Schools, Bolling Building, 2300 Washington St. Roxbury, MA
OVERVIEW
Boston Public Schools
Founded in 1647, Boston Public Schools (BPS) is the country’s oldest public school district. With approximately 49,000 students from over 114 different countries, and nearly 10,000 employees (including 4,800 teachers), BPS is the largest school district in Massachusetts with a diverse portfolio of schools. With 34 diploma-granting secondary schools and programs, the BPS Office of Secondary Schools coordinates central support at the district level in Educational Options, Postsecondary Initiatives, Career and Technical Education (CTE), Early College (EC), and School Counseling. Our goal is to design enriching school experiences so that every BPS student has the opportunity to graduate with a rigorous education leading to postsecondary success, career, and life readiness.
Position Description
Boston Public Schools seeks a Postsecondary Readiness Coordinator to support the district-wide rollout and continuous improvement of the My Career and Academic Planning (MyCAP) in grades PK-12. MyCAP is a student-centered, holistic, multi-year advising and planning system designed to guide students in their academic, personal/social, and career development from elementary through high school. Its implementation supports key district goals, including MassCore completion, advanced coursework access, attendance and engagement, graduation rates, and postsecondary enrollment and success. This role is central to advancing personalized advising and career-connected learning (CCL) by building school-level capacity, coordinating aligned efforts, and supporting effective implementation strategies district-wide.
The Postsecondary Readiness Coordinator will focus on helping schools adopt and strengthen MyCAP systems that guide students in setting and pursuing academic, personal, and career goals. This includes supporting new elementary and middle schools as they onboard into the MyCAP process and partnering with schools already implementing MyCAP to improve and sustain their practices alongside other members of the district MyCAP team. The role will also deepen schools' integration of career-connected learning by strengthening partnerships and expanding access to real-world learning opportunities aligned with students’ goals. In addition to school support, the person in this role will coordinate tools, timelines, and strategic resources to strengthen the overall MyCAP system.
Reporting to the Assistant Director of College & Career Advising Programs, the Postsecondary Readiness Coordinator will work closely with colleagues across the Office of Secondary Schools, as well as school teams and community partners, to ensure all BPS students receive high-quality advising and access to meaningful college, career, and life readiness experiences.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support School Implementation of MyCAP (PK–12)
Provide direct coaching, training, and technical assistance on the BPS College & Career Planning Portal and systems to school-based MyCAP teams, tailored to school context and staffing models
Support the successful onboarding of new schools into the MyCAP system, including implementation planning, team building, and resource adoption
Partner with existing MyCAP schools and teams to strengthen practices, deepen impact, and ensure long-term sustainability
Assist schools in aligning MyCAP work with district expectations, DESE guidance, and postsecondary readiness goals
Organize and attend relevant meetings with school teams to inform district initiatives aligned to MyCAP
Advance Career-Connected Learning (CCL) Integration
Collaborate with school teams and college, career, and life readiness partners to expand student access to high-quality career exploration and work-based learning opportunities
Help schools identify and implement career-connected experiences that align with MyCAP planning and individual student goals
Contribute to the development of implementation models and career awareness strategies in middle grades
Support schools in coordinating CCL-focused events, such as career fairs or partner showcases, that promote exposure to future pathways
Resource and Project Management
Maintain and improve MyCAP implementation tools, planning guides, and training materials for school and district use
Track and manage timelines, resources, and progress toward MyCAP related goals and milestones
Provide project management and logistical support to the Assistant Director of College & Career Advising Programs to ensure high-quality execution of priority projects and initiatives
Contribute to professional learning experiences, such as the Seamless Advising Summit and district learning communities
Contribute to System Improvement and Data Use
Collaborate with technical teams to improve the functionality of MyCAP tools and support school use
Monitor MyCAP engagement data, identify trends or gaps, and use findings to inform targeted support strategies
Document promising practices, implementation and delivery models, and lessons learned to support continuous improvement
Support development and piloting of tools that guide student decision-making related to school and pathways exploration
Engage school teams in regular data monitoring cycles on MyCAP outcomes.
DELIVERABLES
Updated MyCAP resources and guidance documents, planning templates, and implementation resources accessible to school and district teams
Project tracking tools and timelines that align with departmental workstreams and monitor progress towards key strategic goals
Partner coordination strategies and resource maps that expand access to CCL experiences, particularly in the middle grades and around key student transition and decision points
Increase the number of elementary and middle grades students engaging in MyCAP skill development, experiences, and artifact creation
Qualifications - Required:
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum 5 years of experience in project management, leadership, or direct youth-facing programming in one or more of the following areas: early college or CTE pathways, career-connected learning, postsecondary readiness, college and career advising, after-school programs, student support, or youth mentorship or leadership
Experience leading curriculum or instructional development that supports student decision-making, identity development, or pathway planning
Strong program management skills, including planning, resource development, budgeting, and program evaluation
Direct knowledge of and experience with postsecondary advising and planning systems such as MyCAP
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including students, families, educators, administrators, and community partners, especially in urban public education settings
Proven ability to design and facilitate high-quality professional learning experiences and technical assistance for adult learners
Strong data literacy, including the ability to analyze student-level or implementation data and apply findings to improve practice
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; able to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
Technological proficiency, including the ability to create user-friendly systems, tools, and communications
Clear evidence of leadership in eliminating racial opportunity and achievement gaps, and the ability to examine systems and policies through a racial equity lens
Qualifications - Preferred:
Master’s degree in education, school counseling, curriculum and instruction, or a related field
Experience in college and career readiness program design, implementation, or improvement in schools, districts, non-profits, or community-based organizations; relevant youth-facing experience (e.g., out-of-school programs, teaching, mentorship, career exploration programs) is also valued
Previous district-level management experience and/or experience supporting multiple schools or systems across a large educational organization
Understanding of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s approach to MyCAP, state-designated pathways, and relevant grant and accountability frameworks
Knowledge of Boston’s education, workforce development, and career-connected learning ecosystem
TERMS: Managerial, C41, ($97,140)
The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.
Position Type: Central Office
Salary: $97,140.00 1.0 FTE
Job Requirements
Master degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
Boston Public Schools, Office of Human Resources
2300 Washington Street
Roxbury, Massachusetts 02119
Email: hiringprocess@bostonpublicschools.org
Job ID: 5385200
Job Description
Reports to : Assistant Director of College & Career Advising Programs
Location: BPS Office of Secondary Schools, Bolling Building, 2300 Washington St. Roxbury, MA
OVERVIEW
Boston Public Schools
Founded in 1647, Boston Public Schools (BPS) is the country’s oldest public school district. With approximately 49,000 students from over 114 different countries, and nearly 10,000 employees (including 4,800 teachers), BPS is the largest school district in Massachusetts with a diverse portfolio of schools. With 34 diploma-granting secondary schools and programs, the BPS Office of Secondary Schools coordinates central support at the district level in Educational Options, Postsecondary Initiatives, Career and Technical Education (CTE), Early College (EC), and School Counseling. Our goal is to design enriching school experiences so that every BPS student has the opportunity to graduate with a rigorous education leading to postsecondary success, career, and life readiness.
Position Description
Boston Public Schools seeks a Postsecondary Readiness Coordinator to support the district-wide rollout and continuous improvement of the My Career and Academic Planning (MyCAP) in grades PK-12. MyCAP is a student-centered, holistic, multi-year advising and planning system designed to guide students in their academic, personal/social, and career development from elementary through high school. Its implementation supports key district goals, including MassCore completion, advanced coursework access, attendance and engagement, graduation rates, and postsecondary enrollment and success. This role is central to advancing personalized advising and career-connected learning (CCL) by building school-level capacity, coordinating aligned efforts, and supporting effective implementation strategies district-wide.
The Postsecondary Readiness Coordinator will focus on helping schools adopt and strengthen MyCAP systems that guide students in setting and pursuing academic, personal, and career goals. This includes supporting new elementary and middle schools as they onboard into the MyCAP process and partnering with schools already implementing MyCAP to improve and sustain their practices alongside other members of the district MyCAP team. The role will also deepen schools' integration of career-connected learning by strengthening partnerships and expanding access to real-world learning opportunities aligned with students’ goals. In addition to school support, the person in this role will coordinate tools, timelines, and strategic resources to strengthen the overall MyCAP system.
Reporting to the Assistant Director of College & Career Advising Programs, the Postsecondary Readiness Coordinator will work closely with colleagues across the Office of Secondary Schools, as well as school teams and community partners, to ensure all BPS students receive high-quality advising and access to meaningful college, career, and life readiness experiences.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Support School Implementation of MyCAP (PK–12)
Provide direct coaching, training, and technical assistance on the BPS College & Career Planning Portal and systems to school-based MyCAP teams, tailored to school context and staffing models
Support the successful onboarding of new schools into the MyCAP system, including implementation planning, team building, and resource adoption
Partner with existing MyCAP schools and teams to strengthen practices, deepen impact, and ensure long-term sustainability
Assist schools in aligning MyCAP work with district expectations, DESE guidance, and postsecondary readiness goals
Organize and attend relevant meetings with school teams to inform district initiatives aligned to MyCAP
Advance Career-Connected Learning (CCL) Integration
Collaborate with school teams and college, career, and life readiness partners to expand student access to high-quality career exploration and work-based learning opportunities
Help schools identify and implement career-connected experiences that align with MyCAP planning and individual student goals
Contribute to the development of implementation models and career awareness strategies in middle grades
Support schools in coordinating CCL-focused events, such as career fairs or partner showcases, that promote exposure to future pathways
Resource and Project Management
Maintain and improve MyCAP implementation tools, planning guides, and training materials for school and district use
Track and manage timelines, resources, and progress toward MyCAP related goals and milestones
Provide project management and logistical support to the Assistant Director of College & Career Advising Programs to ensure high-quality execution of priority projects and initiatives
Contribute to professional learning experiences, such as the Seamless Advising Summit and district learning communities
Contribute to System Improvement and Data Use
Collaborate with technical teams to improve the functionality of MyCAP tools and support school use
Monitor MyCAP engagement data, identify trends or gaps, and use findings to inform targeted support strategies
Document promising practices, implementation and delivery models, and lessons learned to support continuous improvement
Support development and piloting of tools that guide student decision-making related to school and pathways exploration
Engage school teams in regular data monitoring cycles on MyCAP outcomes.
DELIVERABLES
Updated MyCAP resources and guidance documents, planning templates, and implementation resources accessible to school and district teams
Project tracking tools and timelines that align with departmental workstreams and monitor progress towards key strategic goals
Partner coordination strategies and resource maps that expand access to CCL experiences, particularly in the middle grades and around key student transition and decision points
Increase the number of elementary and middle grades students engaging in MyCAP skill development, experiences, and artifact creation
Qualifications - Required:
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum 5 years of experience in project management, leadership, or direct youth-facing programming in one or more of the following areas: early college or CTE pathways, career-connected learning, postsecondary readiness, college and career advising, after-school programs, student support, or youth mentorship or leadership
Experience leading curriculum or instructional development that supports student decision-making, identity development, or pathway planning
Strong program management skills, including planning, resource development, budgeting, and program evaluation
Direct knowledge of and experience with postsecondary advising and planning systems such as MyCAP
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including students, families, educators, administrators, and community partners, especially in urban public education settings
Proven ability to design and facilitate high-quality professional learning experiences and technical assistance for adult learners
Strong data literacy, including the ability to analyze student-level or implementation data and apply findings to improve practice
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; able to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
Technological proficiency, including the ability to create user-friendly systems, tools, and communications
Clear evidence of leadership in eliminating racial opportunity and achievement gaps, and the ability to examine systems and policies through a racial equity lens
Qualifications - Preferred:
Master’s degree in education, school counseling, curriculum and instruction, or a related field
Experience in college and career readiness program design, implementation, or improvement in schools, districts, non-profits, or community-based organizations; relevant youth-facing experience (e.g., out-of-school programs, teaching, mentorship, career exploration programs) is also valued
Previous district-level management experience and/or experience supporting multiple schools or systems across a large educational organization
Understanding of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s approach to MyCAP, state-designated pathways, and relevant grant and accountability frameworks
Knowledge of Boston’s education, workforce development, and career-connected learning ecosystem
TERMS: Managerial, C41, ($97,140)
The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.
Position Type: Central Office
Salary: $97,140.00 1.0 FTE
Job Requirements
Master degree preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
Boston Public Schools, Office of Human Resources
2300 Washington Street
Roxbury, Massachusetts 02119
Email: hiringprocess@bostonpublicschools.org