2026 QPS External Summer Application: Teachers, Paraprofessionals, and Related Service Providers

Job Description

Job Description

Dear Educators,

Quincy Public Schools has a long tradition of offering high quality summer programming to our students. In recent years we have expanded opportunities for students to engage in programs that range from enrichment, internships and work experiences, to much needed academic support and credit recovery.

In some cases, applicants must be licensed in the area for which they are applying.

Hourly Rate is $45.07

Paraprofessional Hourly Rate is $21.85

All programs and positions are subject to funding. Thank you for your interest in Quincy Public Schools.

GRADES PK-12 SPECIAL ED PROGRAM POSITIONS

PreK CARES at RDLC (Entering Grades PreK-K)
Teachers will oversee specific components of the Special Education Extended Year Program for pre-kindergarten students in the CARES and SNLC programs. Requirements include planning, preparation, and implementation of daily lesson plans. All other requirements as required by the Massachusetts Department of Special Education recommendations for extended year services. Teachers report directly to the Director of Special Education, Julie Graham, and the Program Facilitator, Danielle Parry. Total hours: 94

Instructional Hours: 70
Preparation Hours: 20
Training & Staff Meeting Hours: 4
Dates: July 6th- August 6th
Days: Monday - Thursday
Time: 7:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. (students 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.)
Facilitator(s): Danielle Parry
Location: Rick DeCristofaro Learning Center

CARES/SNLC at RDLC (Entering Grades 1-5)
Teachers will oversee specific components of the Special Education Extended Year Program for students in grades one through 5 CARES and SNLC programs. Requirements include planning, preparation, and implementation of daily lesson plans. All other requirements as required by the Massachusetts Department of Special Education recommendations for extended year services. Teachers report directly to the Director of Special Education, Julie Graham, and the Program Facilitator, TBD. Total hours: 84

Instructional Hours: 60
Preparation Hours: 20
Training & Staff Meeting Hours: 4
Dates: July 6th- August 6th
Days: Monday - Thursday
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (students 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.)
Facilitator(s): TBD
Location: Rick DeCristofaro Learning Center

CARES/SNLC/LEAP at North Quincy (Entering Grades 6-12)
Teachers will oversee specific components of the Special Education Extended Year Program for students in grade 6 through high school CARES and SNLC programs. Requirements include planning, preparation, and implementation of daily lesson plans. All other requirements as required by the Massachusetts Department of Special Education recommendations for extended year services. Teachers report directly to the Director of Special Education, Julie Graham, and the Program Facilitator, Tracy Phelan. Total hours: 84

Instructional Hours: 60
Preparation Hours: 20
Training & Staff Meeting Hours: 4
Dates: July 6th- August 6th
Days: Monday - Thursday
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (students 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
Facilitator(s): Tracy Phelan
Location: North Quincy High School

Social Connections at North Quincy (Entering Grades 6-12)

Teachers will oversee specific components of the Special Education Extended Year Program. Requirements include planning, preparation, and implementation of daily lesson plans. All other requirements as required by the Massachusetts Department of Special Education recommendations for extended year services. Teachers report directly to the Director of Special Education, Julie Graham, and the Program Facilitator, Tracy Phelan Total hours: 84

Instructional Hours: 60
Preparation Hours: 20
Training & Staff Meeting Hours: 4
Dates: July 6th- August 6th
Days: Monday - Thursday
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (students 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
Facilitator(s): Tracy Phelan
Location: North Quincy High School

Transitional Kindergarten (Entering Grade 1)

Teachers will oversee specific components of the Special Education Extended Year Program for students in the Transitional Kindergarten. Requirements include planning, preparation, and implementation of daily lesson plans. All other requirements as required by the Massachusetts Department of Special Education recommendations for extended year services. Teachers report directly to the Director of Special Education, Julie Graham, and the Program Facilitator, Corrine Mathews Total hours: 84

Instructional Hours: 60
Preparation Hours: 20
Training & Staff Meeting Hours: 4
Dates: July 6th- August 6th
Days: Monday - Thursday
Time: 7:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. (students 8:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.)
Facilitator(s): Corrine Mathews
Location: Clifford Marshall

Language Development Center (LDC) and STARS ( Entering grades 1-5)

Teachers will oversee specific components of the Special Education Extended Year Program for students in the Language Development Center (LDC) and STARS . Requirements include planning, preparation, and implementation of daily lesson plans. All other requirements as required by the Massachusetts Department of Special Education recommendations for extended year services. Teachers report directly to the Director of Special Education, Julie Graham, and the Program Facilitator, Corrine Mathews. Total hours: 84

Instructional Hours: 60
Preparation Hours: 20
Training & Staff Meeting Hours: 4
Dates: July 6th- August 6th
Days: Monday - Thursday
Time: 7:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. (students 8:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.)
Facilitator(s): Corrine Mathews
Location: Clifford Marshall

Language Development Center at North Quincy High ( Entering grades 6-8)

Teachers will oversee specific components of the Special Education Extended Year Program for students in the middle school LDC program. Requirements include planning, preparation, and implementation of daily lesson plans. All other requirements as required by the Massachusetts Department of Special Education recommendations for extended year services. Teachers report directly to the Director of Special Education, Julie Graham, and the Program Facilitator, Tracy Phelan Total hours: 84

Instructional Hours: 60
Preparation Hours: 20
Training & Staff Meeting Hours: 4
Dates: July 6th- August 6th
Days: Monday - Thursday
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (students 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)
Facilitator(s): Tracy Phelan
Location: North Quincy High

RDLC Summer Program (Entering grades K-8)

Summer staff will oversee specific components of the Special Education Extended Year Program for RDLC students. Requirements include planning, preparation, and implementation of daily lesson plans. All other requirements as required by the Massachusetts Department of Special Education recommendations for extended year services. Teachers report directly to the Director of Special Education, Julie Graham, and the Program Facilitator, Simone Buckley. Total hours: 148 for Teachers and Related Service Providers/ 136 for Paraprofessionals

Teachers & Related Service Providers

Total Hours: 148
Instructional hours: 120 (20 hours per week)
Preparation hours: 24 (4 hours per week; Teachers and Related Service Providers)
Training and staff meeting hours: 4
Dates: June 29 - Aug. 6
Days: Monday - Thursday
Time: All Staff: 7:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. (Students: 8:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.)

Paraprofessionals

Total Hours: 136
Instructional hours: 120 (20 hours per week)
Preparation hours: 12 (2 hours per week)
Training and staff meeting hours: 4
Dates: June 29 - Aug. 6
Days: Monday - Thursday
Time: All Staff: 7:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. (Students: 8:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.)

Quincy Public Schools strives to create an inclusive and racially affirming environment that welcomes and values the diversity of our staff and students. We foster fairness, equity, and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Join the team and be part of a dynamic multicultural community. Thank you for your interest in joining our professional team.

Quincy Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, or disability in its educational activities or employment practice as required by Title IX of the 1972 Federal Education Amendments, by Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and by Chapter 622 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Job Requirements

In some cases, applicants must be licensed in the area for which they are applying.

To apply, complete the Google form found at: https://forms.gle/9XV6iJsDCbrSywAR8. Please note that the form requires a resume upload.