Educational Specialist

Educational Specialist
As a member of the Associate Commissioner's Office of the Center for Student Support, Career and Education Services, you will work with schools to implement the Board of Education's recommendations on the Support and Safety of Gay and Lesbian Students and act as lead staff in matters related to students civil rights. We will rely on your insight and guidance to develop policies protecting gay, lesbian and other students from harassment, violence, and discrimination. Working with schools, you will offer training to personnel in violence prevention, suicide prevention and civil rights, while providing support to schools that seek assistance in establishing school-based support groups. Based on assignment, you will travel throughout the Commonwealth and out of state as required.


Interested applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree and at least four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional educational experience in a specific or related content area, educational program/or service, a Master's degree or higher in a specific or related educational content area may be substituted for two years of the required experience. Exceptional communication skills, along with knowledge of effective and comprehensive suicide and violence prevention programs including supportive research, theory and evaluations as related to issues facing Gay and Lesbian Youth are essential. Knowledge of civil rights and equal education opportunity laws and regulations are also key.
Candidates are required to submit a cover letter with resume preferably in Microsoft Word or Adobe Reader compatible formats (.doc, .txt, .rtf, .pdf).

E-mail cover letter and resume to: HRSSS@doe.mass.edu or mail cover letter and resume to: Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Human Resources 350 Main St. Malden, MA 02148 TTY: (800) 439-2370 The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, an affirmative action employer, is committed to ensuring that all of its programs and facilities are accessible to all members of the public. It is the policy of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. Inquiries regarding compliance by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education with Title IX and other civil rights laws may be directed to the Human Resources Director at 781-338-6105.Please refer to HRSSSJ16008 in the subject line if sending via e-mail or in cover letter if sending hard copy or refer to our website: http://www.doe.mass.edu for more information. SALARY PLACEMENT IS DETERMINED BY YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE POSITION AND THE HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISIONS RECRUITING GUIDELINES. IN ADDITION, THE SALARY PROVISIONS OF THE APPLICABLE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT WILL ALSO APPLY TO PLACEMENT WITHIN THE SALARY RANGE