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JOB DESCRIPTIONThe Education Cooperative (TEC) seeks a dynamic individual to serve as Interim Executive Director of a multi-service, entrepreneurial public school organization that provides services to seventeen memberMassachusetts public schools districts. As the Interim Executive Director, you will lead a team of educators whoprovide an engaging and supportive learning environment for students with complex learning needs inTECs three DESE approved public day programs: TECCampus School, TEC High School and TEC PhoenixAcademy. In addition, you will continue TECs reputation for innovation and collaboration in areas suchas professional development, cooperative purchasing, job-alike opportunities, and student data privacyfor the metro-west region. The successful candidate will have demonstrated success as an educationalleader and an ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders, including TEC's educators, staff,students, parents, member-district superintendents, and Board of Directors.

Qualified candidates willhave strong skills in the areas of budget development, strategic planning, team building, and acommitment to the beliefs and values of TEC.ORGANIZATION PROFILEFounded in 1968, The Education Cooperative (TEC) is a Massachusetts educational collaborative and501(c)(3) non-profit organization approved by the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and SecondaryEducation and overseen by the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education. TEC provides anengaging and supportive learning environment for students with complex learning needs. Our talented,experienced and caring educators work as an integrated team to empower students to embrace theirdreams and goals, take control of their lives, and be actively involved in their own learning process inorder to reach their full potential.TEC offers three DESE approved public day school programs for students: TECCampus School, TEC HighSchool and TEC Phoenix Academy. In addition to its education programs for students ages 3-22, TECprovides specialized consultation to member districts, andoutstanding professional developmentprograms, state and national cooperative purchasing programs, the TEC Student Data Privacy Alliance,Job-Alike groups, and career and internship programs for students for its metro-west regional learningcommunity.TEC is a multi-service, entrepreneurial public school partner governed by a Board of Directorsrepresentingthe Superintendents and School Committees of the seventeen member Massachusettspublic schooldistricts: Canton, Dedham, Dover, Dover-Sherborn, Framingham, Holliston, Hopkinton,Medfield, Medway, Millis, Natick, Needham, Norwood, Sherborn, Walpole, Wayland, and Westwood,Massachusetts.Flexible and adaptable, TEC quickly responds to the individual needs of member districts with whomthey enjoy trusted, collaborative partnerships.

TEC is supported primarily by fee-for-service activities,with anannual operating budget of $10.8million. TEC has been a leader in innovation and onlinelearning and is the proud sponsor of TECCA, the Commonwealth Virtual School. TEC launched theStudent Data Privacy Alliance in 2017 which has grown to protect student data in 5 states: MA, NH,RI, ME and VT.Administrative offices for TEC are located in a 56,000 square footfacility, which opened in 2014, in EastWalpole. The facility houses the TEC Campus School, TEC High School and TECCA on a scenic 8 acrecampus overlooking the Neponset River and offers students amenities including a therapeutic indoorpool, accessible playgroundand walking trails.

In addition to the facility in East Walpole, the PhoenixAcademy is located at the Plimpton Building on the campus of Walpole High School, 319 Common Streetand the TEC Campus School Satellite Classroom is embedded in Westwood High School.TEC develops and coordinates educational and organizational programs to meet the needs of ourmember communities and their students in a way that complements and strengthens their schoolprograms and expands opportunities for their students, educators and communities in the most cost-effective manner.We believe- inter-district collaboration strengthens all participants and offers the opportunity to domore than one district can do individually;- each student learns differently and should be provided with learning experiences designedto optimize individual potential to meet their personal goals;- data-driven student-centered decisions guide planning and practice;- high expectations are integral to student achievement;- it is our responsibility, along with students and families, to prepare our students to be life-long learners as contributing members of a global 21st century society;- education is the shared responsibility among the student, the family, the school and thecommunities;- hard work, effort and responsibility are fundamental to academic success;- a school culture, which embraces diversity, change, equity, risk-taking and shared decisionmaking is the catalyst for change;- TEC and its member districts work in a proactive partnership to anticipate and addressemerging needs;- TEC's responsibility is to provide the environment for positive academic, physical, social,emotional and aesthetic growth of our students;- in supporting educators with a comprehensive array of professional developmentopportunities to improve social outcomes.Student Enrollment 2022-2023 91 students educated in school-based programs 64 students benefited from Extended School Year (summer) programsTECCA - FY22 708 total students enrolled in TECCA ClassesBudget FY23: $10,854,770School Buildings-1Administration and StaffDirector of Operations and FinanceDirector of Student ServicesDirector of Professional Learning and LeadershipHuman Resource ManagerProgram Directors (3)Technology DirectorProcurement SpecialistOnline Learning Coordinator (2)Career Exploration Program CoordinatorProfessional Development Coordinator (1)Administration and Business Services Staff (9.51)Teachers (23.12)Nurses (4.00)Counselors (6.00)Paraprofessionals (23.60)Therapist (12.90)School Support Staff (2.60)JOB REQUIREMENTSThe TEC Board seeks a dynamic individual who has demonstrated success as an educational leader.Successful candidates will hold a minimum of a Masters degree with an advanced degree preferred,and tenyears of successful work experience in education, including at least five years inadministration.The TEC Board is prepared to offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience. Applications will be accepted until December 13, 2022. The start date of the Interim Director is January 3, 2023 through June 30, 2023. Please send your application material including a Curriculum Vitae, Letter of Interest and three letters of reference by 3:00 pm on December 13, 2022 to: TEC Searchc/o Michelle FuscoHuman Resources141 Mansion DriveEast Walpole, MA 02032mlfusco@tec-coop.org

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