Job Description
Job Description
Belmont Public Schools
2026 - 2027 Openings
Belmont High Schools
PATHWAYS COORDINATOR
The primary goal of this position is to provide leadership, coordination, and continuous improvement of the district's Multiple Pathways initiative, ensuring all students have equitable access to rigorous, relevant, and engaging learning experiences that prepare them for success in a range of postsecondary pursuits.
Job description
Start date: 8/1/2026
Reports to BHS Principal
Competitive salary and benefits according to the Unit B contract
One year position
Apply online at:
https://www.belmont.k12.ma.us/page/employment-opportunities
Town of Belmont Public Schools Office of Human Resources
HR Employment Mission Statement: "We are dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to educating and working in a multicultural environment where all members of our learning community can feel safe, supported, and successful in their work."
** JOB DESCRIPTION **
This is a temporary 1-year position 2026-2027
Position Title:
MULTIPLE PATHWAYS COORDINATOR
Position Qualification(s):
Prior experience as a classroom teacher, preferably at the high school level, preferably in a public school setting
Liberal arts background with strong preparation and training in current pedagogy
Bachelor's Degree (required)
Master's Degree in an education field (preferred)
DESE Administrative Certification
Applicants working toward MA DESE licensure are welcome to apply
DESE Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) endorsement (required)
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Computer competencies
Excellent organization
Supervisor:
Reports to BHS Principal
Evaluated by BHS Principal
Position Goal:
The primary goal of this position is to provide leadership, coordination, and continuous improvement of the district's Multiple Pathways initiative, ensuring all students have equitable access to rigorous, relevant, and engaging learning experiences that prepare them for success in a range of postsecondary pursuits.
The position is responsible for developing and expanding pathway opportunities that connect academic learning with real-world application, including partnerships with higher education, industry, community organizations, and civic institutions. Through these partnerships, the position will help create experiences such as internships, mentorships, capstone projects, dual-enrollment opportunities, and credential-bearing programs that enable students to explore interests, develop durable skills, and pursue meaningful postsecondary and career pathways.
Position Responsibilities:
It is the expectation that this position will be responsible for:
Program Leadership and Pathway Design:
Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the district's Multiple Pathways initiative, aligned with the district's strategic plan and Vision of a Graduate.
Design and expand pathway opportunities that connect academic learning with authentic, real-world experiences.
Coordinate application and implementation of any grant opportunities that support this work.
Utilize data to identify emerging trends in postsecondary education, workforce development, and experiential learning to inform pathway design and expansion.
Lead the development and alignment of pathway coursework, capstone experiences, and related curricular offerings to ensure coherence across grade levels and meaningful connections to pathway themes, postsecondary opportunities, and workforce-relevant skills.
Industry & Community Partnerships:
Establish and maintain partnerships with higher education institutions, businesses, industry leaders, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, other school districts, and community organizations.
Develop opportunities for students to engage in internships, apprenticeships, field work, job shadowing, capstone projects, dual-enrollment courses, service-learning, and other career-connected learning experiences.
Student Access & Outcomes:
Promote equitable access to pathway opportunities by identifying and addressing barriers to participation for historically underserved student groups.
Support the development of pathway experiences that help students explore interests, develop durable skills, and prepare for a variety of postsecondary options.
Collaborate with school staff to ensure students have access to advising, planning, and supports that enable meaningful participation in pathway experiences.
Compliance & Operations:
Plan for the implementation of pathway programs and experiences across the district.
Ensure pathway-related programs comply with applicable state and federal requirements, grant expectations, and partnership agreements.
Manage pathway-related data collection, reporting, and program evaluation activities.
Staff Leadership & Collaboration:
Collaborate with principals, counselors, curriculum leaders, and teachers to develop curriculum for coursework related to pathways.
Build relationships with other districts, higher education institutions, workforce development organizations, and career-connected learning networks.
Communication & Advocacy:
Serve as the district's lead advocate for Multiple Pathways and career-connected learning opportunities.
Communicate pathway opportunities, student experiences, and program outcomes to students, families, staff, community members, and external partners.
Represent the district in local, regional, and state initiatives related to college and career readiness, experiential learning, and innovative pathway development.
Other such duties and responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor (or designee) within this classification
Work Year:
Unit B Work Year
Salary/Benefits
Unit B Collective Bargaining Agreement
Classification:
Exempt; This position is classified as professional.
Teachers must provide culturally and linguistically responsive instruction to all students, including the explicit teaching of disciplinary language practices.
(It is the policy of the Belmont Public Schools to afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, military status, sexual orientation, disability, or gender, except where age or sex is a bonafide occupational qualification as allowed by the Civil Rights Act of 1964.)6/22/2026jid2665