SAFE SCHOOLS PROGRAM FOR GAY AND LESBIAN STUDENTS TRAINING COORDINATOR

One full-time 03 consultant professional position working in the Learning Support Services Cluster to provide leadership, training and technical assistance to school districts and training consultants on implementation of the Safe School Program for Gay and Lesbian Students. Activities include:

• Provide technical assistance to school districts
• Coordinate monthly meetings with SSPGLS staff, regional coordinators and senior trainers
• Monitor statewide training contracts:
• Conduct planning with regional coordinators and program coordinators, monitor quality of trainings.
• Respond to student complaints re: harassment and violation of Chap 76, Sec 5. Work closely with Program Quality Assurance
• Participate in efforts to link the work of the SSPGLS with other departmental and LSS efforts and policies; including EEO, Violence Prevention, Teen Dating Violence, and Curriculum Frameworks.
• Coordinate regional networking events with regional coordinators and senior trainers
• Conduct presentations and school-based training on suicide and violence prevention as needed.
• Work with other agencies directly providing school based training on suicide and violence prevention.
• Assist in the development of requests for proposals and the management and administration of contracts

• Participating in Department-sponsored or other activities in order to support implementation of the Education Reform Act of 1993.

• A Master's Degree or experience in related field
• Experience with violence prevention programs
• Familiarity with program evaluation methods and models.
• Experience in program design and development to meet the needs of underserved populations
• Demonstrated ability to conduct training and technical assistance activities for adults
• Demonstrated familiarity with equal education opportunity laws.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong skills in program development and coordination
• Grants management skills

Not to exceed $24.40 per hour with no benefits through 6/30/01. The consultant is paid through a personal services contract with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Please forward resume and cover letter to:
MAIL: Human Resources
Department of Education
350 Main Street
Malden, MA 02148
FAX: (781) 338-3387 Attn: Human Resources
or
WEBSITE: http://www.doe.mass.edu/orginfo/jobs/

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Kim Westheimer
Massachusetts Department of Education
The Safe Schools Program for Gay and Lesbian Students
Learning Support Services
350 Main Street
Malden, MA 02148

Note New Phone Numbers:
Phone: 781-338-6322
Fax: 781-338-3394; 781-338-3399

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