Integrating Humanities into K-12 Education for Holistic Development

ABOUT THE ROLE The City of Boston seeks a Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel III to represent the City, its officials, and its departments. This role involves advising City leaders on municipal law matters, representing the City in civil actions and administrative hearings, investigating claims, drafting ordinances, and conducting negotiations with third parties. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Mentor attorneys (ACC I, II) in litigation, contract review, contract negotiation, and departmental advising - Manage a caseload and represent the City of Boston in state and federal court, administrative proceedings, and other venues - Provide representation in matters including personal injury, torts, employment discrimination, civil rights claims, contract disputes, special education litigation, licensing appeals, and employee or student discipline appeals - Advise the City on policy matters, procurement, open meeting laws, public records law, student confidentiality laws, and state conflict of interest laws - Perform legal research, write legal opinions, and review or draft contracts, memoranda, ordinances, and other documents - Perform specialized municipal law functions, including research, analysis, advising, and litigation in areas such as workers' compensation, tax lien foreclosures, public construction, and public education - Perform related work as directed MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. Juris Doctorate 2. Five to six (5-6) years of experience as a lawyer in a law firm or within a government agency 3. Licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with no disciplinary record 4. Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail 5. Excellent, clear, and effective writing and organizational skills 6. Accuracy and attention to detail 7. Highly motivated self-starter 8. Strong interpersonal and communication skills 9. Proficient with Microsoft Office, Westlaw, and Social Law Library SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS - Boston residency is strictly required - Supervisory legal experience is preferred - Reports directly to a First Assistant Corporation Counsel or Legal Advisor SELECTION PROCESS - Application and resume review evaluating minimum qualifications, relevant legal experience, and licensure - Interviews and assessments as determined by the Law Department and City of Boston HR protocols HOW TO APPLY - Apply for Req ID 2026-31963 through the City of Boston careers portal - Posting End Date: November 28, 2026 - Contact Email for inquiries: kristen.coveney@boston.gov EMPLOYMENT DETAILS - Location: Law Department, Boston, MA - Department: Law Department - Position Type: Regular Full-Time - Hours per week: 35 - Union/Salary Plan/Grade: Non-Union/MM2-13 - Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of Boston is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment, considering qualified applicants regardless of sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected categories.

ABOUT THE ROLE This full-time position supports the continued improvement and development of the Division of Student Support Services. The role manages cross-departmental projects designed to ensure compliance with federal, state, and district policies. Work streams include evaluating instructional and assessment practices, restructuring services across central departments, and developing multi-dimensional projects tailored to the culture and systemic operational qualities of schools. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Project design and coordination (60%): Manage projects to enhance school service initiatives, direct activities from concept to implementation, manage schedules, budgets, and risk, and coordinate with departments such as Race and Equity Advancement, Curriculum, and Technology Services. - Ensure equitable access (25%): Assist in establishing goals for student services, ensure policy compliance, and monitor equitable, barrier-free access for historically underserved populations including students in Special Education, low-income families, English Language Learners, and children of color. - Community and stakeholder engagement (10%): Collaborate with community and district partners, including the City of Seattle, agencies, hospitals, and community-based groups, to ensure efficient delivery of whole-child supports. - Meetings and professional development (5%): Attend required team and committee meetings and participate in ongoing training to enhance professional skills. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction or a related area. - 5 or more years of experience in central and/or school-based leadership (e.g., coaching, teacher leader, building leader, central leader). - Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS - Preferred Certification: Washington State Administrative Credential. - Clearances: Must pass a Criminal Justice fingerprint and background check. SELECTION PROCESS - The position is open until filled. - The first round of application reviews will begin on Monday, August 31, 2026. HOW TO APPLY - Applications must be submitted through the official Seattle Public Schools employment portal. - Ensure all application materials are complete and accurately reflect your qualifications, as incomplete applications may not be considered. EMPLOYMENT DETAILS - Employer: Seattle Public Schools - Department: Special Ed District Services - Job Type: Full-Time (1.0 FTE) - Location: John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence, WA - Opening Date: 08/21/2026 - Closing Date: Continuous - Subject Area: N/A (This is not a teaching position) - Address: 2445 3rd Ave South, Seattle, Washington, 98124-1165

ABOUT THE ROLE This is an unclassified vacancy in the Fulton County Library System, located at the Central Library. The purpose of this classification is to perform duties related to administering archival services for the Library. Responsibilities include managing assigned staff and indexing, storing, and preserving archives, manuscripts, and other historically valuable records and documents. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Supervise, direct, and evaluate assigned staff, including hiring recommendations, scheduling, performance appraisals, counseling, and training. - Organize, prioritize, and assign work activities to meet objectives, monitoring progress and providing technical expertise. - Manage collections by overseeing the processing, accessing, arranging, describing, preserving, classifying, and referencing of archival materials. - Administer the cultivation of potential donors of personal papers, historical documents, and artifacts to build a comprehensive archival collection. - Administer a descriptive inventory of historical records in accordance with professionally accepted standards and coordinate technology use for information retrieval. - Develop and monitor the assigned program budget, reviewing expenditures, determining needs, and ensuring budget compliance. - Manage facilities and contents, monitoring equipment, administering maintenance projects, and coordinating with Security personnel. - Provide research assistance to scholars and the general public through finding aids, research guides, and one-on-one assistance. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Education: Master's Degree in history, humanities, library science, or a related field. - Experience: Three (3) years of archival experience in a library, museum, or related setting. - Supervisory Experience: Two (2) years of supervisory experience. - Ability to demonstrate proficiency in the performance of essential functions and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS - May be required to possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver's License. - Professional certification as an Archivist issued through the Academy of Certified Archivists (ACA) is required. - Veterans' Preference: Qualifying veterans will receive a guaranteed invitation to interview if minimum qualifications are met. This preference applies to initial appointment only. SELECTION PROCESS - The examination consists of an evaluation of education and experience through analysis of the application. - The application must clearly document that the applicant possesses the minimum knowledge, skills, education, and experience to be rated as qualified. - If selected, an official, accredited college transcript is required at the time of employment for all degrees or coursework used to qualify for this position. HOW TO APPLY - All applications must be completed in full before submission. - Review all applications for accuracy and make corrections before submitting, as errors can result in not meeting minimum qualifications. - Additional information will not be accepted after applications are received by the Personnel Department. EMPLOYMENT DETAILS - Employer: Fulton County - Department: Library (Fulton County Library System) - Job Type: Library - Pay Grade: 23 - Location: Central Library, Library System, GA (Employer Address: 141 Pryor Street, Suite 3030, Atlanta, Georgia, 30303) - Opening Date: 08/17/2026 - Closing Date: 9/17/2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) - Equal Employment Opportunity: Fulton County provides equal opportunity for every citizen, employee, and applicant based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, genetics, disability, or sexual orientation.

ABOUT THE ROLE This is a full-time, non-teaching position within the Special Ed Information Management department. The role ensures the timeliness and accuracy of reporting for required Special Education State and Federal compliance reports. The analyst designs and creates management reports to proactively monitor internal performance, productivity, and compliance, and generates ad-hoc reports for the special education department, schools, district staff, and external stakeholders. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Coordinate, analyze, reconcile, and complete monthly student data compliance reporting required by the State of Washington and the Federal government - Ensure accuracy of reported data, compliance with State enrollment reporting standards, and reconciliation of enrollment and billing procedures - Design and create management reports to proactively monitor internal performance, productivity, and compliance using various systems - Generate ad hoc reports for management and respond to audit requests for information - Act as a liaison to school and district staff to ensure district policies and procedures are followed for data accuracy and completeness - Support the central quality control process for special education student data, designing quality assurance methods to identify trends and discrepancies - Use analysis and reporting tools such as Microsoft Excel or SPSS to perform quality assurance on key metrics - Work with State personnel and State Educational Data System (EDS) software programs to monitor changes in compliance reporting - Manage student-level data changes and main data files used for enrollment accounting and reporting - Document and archive processes and data for archival backup and auditing purposes MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Three (3) years of data analysis and reporting, data management, computer/programming, or business experience working with complex business applications and reporting/data analysis tools - Bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems, Mathematics, Business Administration, or a similar field - Equivalent work experience may substitute for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis, or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS - Criminal Justice fingerprint and background check required - Advanced skills with data analysis, reporting, and presentation tools such as Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, graphing, macros, formulas, linking multiple data sets) - Familiarity with legal requirements related to state and federal reporting for K-12 special education - Knowledge of SPSS statistical software, SQL programming, and data extraction skills are desired - Experience working in a K-12 education environment with Special Education business processes and compliance reporting is preferred SELECTION PROCESS - The first round of application reviews begins on Monday, August 31, 2026 - Evaluation will be based on the application documentation demonstrating the required knowledge, skills, education, and experience HOW TO APPLY - Submit a completed application through the Seattle Public Schools career portal - Ensure all applications are completed in full and reviewed for accuracy before submittal, as errors can result in not meeting minimum qualifications - The position is open until filled EMPLOYMENT DETAILS - Job Type: Full-Time (1.0 FTE) - Department: Special Ed Information Management - Job Number: 27567 - Location: John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence, WA (Employer Address: 2445 3rd Ave South, Seattle, Washington, 98124-1165) - Opening Date: 08/21/2026 - Closing Date: Continuous - Subject Area: N/A - This is not a teaching position - Employer: Seattle Public Schools

ABOUT THE ROLE The Career Preparation Specialist works under the direction of the Work-Based Learning Manager at Baltimore City Public Schools, in the Office of Secondary Success and Innovation (SS&I), in partnership with the Blueprint Sr. Program Manager. This role is responsible for student support, preparation, and oversight in the implementation of Work-Based Learning (WBL) programming. The specialist builds relationships with school-based staff, students, and parents to ensure students experience and complete high-quality WBL programs, including apprenticeships and internships. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Serve as the primary contact for students and school-based teams to support the logistics of their participation in WBL opportunities. - Work closely with students and school-based teams to vet and match students to relevant WBL opportunities based on their Career Exploration Portfolio. - Monitor and maintain oversight of work experience opportunities for all students enrolled in WBL, Apprenticeship, and Internship courses. - Oversee coordinated strategy with Career Coaches to prepare students for WBL opportunities, including resume and interview prep and career fair workshops. - Maintain all student legal forms and documents in Google Drive and Schoolinks. - Host student and parent engagement events focused on work-based learning awareness. - Collect data and prepare reports for submission to the Office of Secondary Success and Innovation. - Leverage employer networks to plan and execute WBL events, including career fairs, guest speaker engagements, and company tours or job shadows. - Coordinate and collaborate with BCCI Career Coaches and WBL Specialists under the direction of the Work-Based Learning Manager. - Perform other duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in a relevant field preferred. - Experience: Two years of directly related experience working with young people. - Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted, provided it directly relates to the essential duties and responsibilities. Preference is given to candidates with demonstrated understanding and/or certification in youth development practices. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS - Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and gender backgrounds. - Strong analytical writing and oral communication skills. - Ability to develop and conduct presentations and information sessions. - Understanding of the Apprenticeship Maryland Program and/or Competency-Based Registered Apprenticeship, and the ability to communicate the program to all stakeholders. - Strong data and project management skills. - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and school-based teams. - Knowledge of personal computer applications (word processing, spreadsheet, database) in a Google Drive environment. - Note: Grant positions are not eligible for retirement benefits. SELECTION PROCESS - Eligible candidates under final consideration will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprinting, which must be successfully completed. - All selected persons, including current City employees, must complete a mandatory six-month probation. HOW TO APPLY - Apply online via the City of Baltimore careers portal using Job Requisition ID: R0018947. - The application period ends on November 24, 2026. - Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Do not attach accommodation requests to the application. EMPLOYMENT DETAILS - Department: Mayor's Office of Employment Development / Baltimore City Public Schools (Office of Secondary Success and Innovation) - Work Location: Charles L. Benton, Jr. Building (Hybrid work environment with frequent travel to and between schools required) - Job Type: Full-Time - Position Type: Non-Civil Service (Grant Position) - Equal Opportunity: Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and prohibits discrimination on any legally protected basis.

ABOUT THE ROLE This full-time, non-teaching position manages internal Special Education human resource and budget operations. The role provides high-level management support to the Executive Director of Special Education by planning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating operational needs. It involves highly technical, in-depth analysis of complex assignments, including budget development, expenditure monitoring, financial problem resolution, district-wide reporting, legal compliance, labor negotiations, and coordination of state, federal, and grant requirements. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Direct and implement Special Education operation procedures and infrastructure to meet District objectives, Board policies, and grant requirements. - Provide management and analytical support to the Executive Director for department objectives, budget integrity, and position assignments. - Coordinate budget and staffing activities, including position control, staffing adjustments, and spring staffing. - Manage central Special Education budgets and supervise all associated personnel, including hourly staff and contractors. - Produce, analyze, and distribute budget and human resource reports utilizing SAP reporting and audit capabilities. - Interpret legal and contractual documents, providing in-depth analysis based on policies, laws, regulations, and District procedures. - Provide training, leadership, and monitoring to ensure compliance and procedural application across the department. - Develop budgets, proposals, cost analyses, projections, and grant proposals to secure additional funding. - Assign and supervise personnel, establish clear performance expectations, and recommend hires, disciplinary actions, or terminations. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree in financial management, public or business administration, or a closely related field. - Five (5) years of professional budget experience in budget development, cost analysis, interpretation and application of complex fiscal control procedures, reconciliation, auditing, and correcting fiscal control data. - OR any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS - Valid Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility. - Successful completion of a Criminal Justice fingerprinting and background check. - This is strictly a non-teaching position. SELECTION PROCESS 1. Initial application review begins on Monday, August 31, 2026. 2. Evaluation of education, experience, and alignment with district-wide core competencies, including strategic agility, managing work, directing others, decision quality, integrity, and accountability. 3. Candidates must clearly document their qualifications in the application to be considered for interviews. HOW TO APPLY - Submit a complete application through the Seattle Public Schools official employment portal. - Ensure all materials accurately reflect your education and the required five years of professional budget experience to meet minimum qualifications. - Applications are reviewed on a continuous basis, so early submission is encouraged prior to the first review date. EMPLOYMENT DETAILS - Employer: Seattle Public Schools - Department: Special Ed District Services - Job Type: Full-Time (1.0 FTE) - Job Number: 27568 - Work Location: John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence, 2445 3rd Ave South, Seattle, Washington, 98124-1165 - Opening Date: 08/21/2026 - Closing Date: Continuous

ABOUT THE ROLE The Iowa Department of Education seeks a talented professional to help ensure all students experience a world-class education. This role provides guidance and support to schools and providers related to federal and state programs, with a specific focus on accreditation compliance and special education accreditation requirements. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Provide guidance and support to schools and providers regarding accreditation compliance with Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 41 - Provide technical assistance for special education accreditation requirements, including annual desk audits and intensive on-site visits - Serve on a team to establish processes and standards for private special education providers to become accredited in Iowa - Participate in Department, Division, and Bureau meetings and assigned work teams - Participate in special education accreditation visits to Iowa districts and schools, supporting procedures outlined in Iowa Code - Maintain working knowledge of state and federal policy and the impact of proposed legislation on overseen programs - Support Department priorities by performing other duties as assigned by the Bureau Chief or Administrative Consultant MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Applicants must meet at least one of the following requirements: 1. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and five years of full-time post-graduate work experience in one or a combination of: professional training, teaching, or counseling in education; professional administrative experience in education; professional finance, accounting, or auditing; professional experience in a major technical program area within the Iowa Department of Education; professional data integration, analysis, or statistical analysis; professional communications (public relations, marketing, or journalism); or professional school safety and emergency preparedness. 2. A combination totaling five years of post-graduate education and full-time experience (where 24 semester hours of accredited coursework equals one year of full-time experience). 3. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree, possession of a valid Iowa Teaching Certificate, and three academic years of teaching and/or administrative experience in PK-12 or a post-secondary institution. 4. Possession of a School Business Official Authorization from the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners and seven years of full-time professional experience in finance, accounting, or auditing. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS - Work schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with some nights and weekends required - Occasional in-state and out-of-state travel is required - Must be able to work in complex situations and lead teams as a non-traditional leader with no supervisory authority - State of Iowa participates in E-Verify and complies with federal Right to Work laws SELECTION PROCESS - Initial evaluation will be based on the information provided in the application and any submitted documents - Candidates are encouraged to include detailed information about relevant experience or submit a cover letter and resume in addition to the standard application HOW TO APPLY - Complete and upload all requested materials through the NEOGov online application process - For a copy of the Position Description Questionnaire, contact idoe.hr@iowa.gov EMPLOYMENT DETAILS - Employer: State of Iowa, Iowa Department of Education - Location: Grimes State Office Building, 400 E 14th St, Des Moines, Iowa, 50319 - Job Type: Full-time - Job Number: 27-00582 - Closing Date: September 24, 2026, 11:59 PM Central

ABOUT THE ROLE The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Bureau of Child Care, seeks an Early Childhood Education Consultant to monitor and make recommendations to childcare programs throughout New York City. This role ensures that child care services operate in compliance with the NYC Health Code and NYS Social Service regulations, protecting children's health and safety while supporting early childhood development and learning. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Evaluate and assess child care programs (center-based, residential, school-based, and after-school) for compliance with regulations and performance standards. - Provide consultation, guidance, and technical assistance to providers and staff on educational programming, classroom management, and best practices. - Serve as a resource on current trends and research in Early Childhood Education. - Issue notices of violation and recommend issuance, denial, or closure of child care permits/licenses for programs with imminent health hazards. - Examine records and files of programs, staff, and children to ensure regulatory compliance. - Investigate complaints about licensed child care services and allegations of unlicensed child care. - Represent the Department at professional conferences and development activities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. A master's degree in education from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by 12 semester hour graduate credits in early childhood or elementary education, and three years of full-time satisfactory experience as: (a) director or educational director of a licensed pre-school/kindergarten program employing at least two licensed early childhood teachers; (b) teacher director of a licensed pre-school/kindergarten program employing at least one other licensed early childhood teacher; (c) consultant evaluating or providing expert advice for such programs; or (d) consultant evaluating or providing expert advice for such programs in a public agency. 2. A baccalaureate degree in education (including student teaching in early childhood education, pre-K to 2nd grade) and a master's degree in education, social work, psychology, or counseling, plus three years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in item 1. Note: Five years of satisfactory teaching experience as a licensed early childhood education teacher may substitute for the three years of experience required in item 1. Assignment Level II: Requires one additional year of the full-time satisfactory experience described above. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS - Travel: Requires travel throughout the five boroughs using mass transit or a personal vehicle. - Physical: Must be able to carry and use mobile inspection equipment weighing approximately 15 pounds. - State Travel: Expected to travel to Albany, NY for training and elsewhere in the State for an annual NYS Regulator's meeting (expenses paid by the agency). - 55-a Program: Open to qualified persons with a disability. Indicate this at the top of your resume and cover letter. - Residency: NYC residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment (exceptions may apply for City employees with 2 or more continuous years of service). SELECTION PROCESS An exam may be required. HOW TO APPLY Click "Apply" on the official NYC government job posting for Job ID 784301 and follow the prompted application instructions. EMPLOYMENT DETAILS - Department: Child Care (NYC Dept of Health/Mental Hygiene) - Location: NYC - All Boroughs - Hours: Full-Time - Posted Date: 09/01/2026 - Posted Until: 10/31/2026 - Number of Positions: 1 - Experience Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) - Job Level: 01 - Benefits: Premium-free health insurance, public sector defined benefit pension plan, tax-deferred savings program, and Worksite Wellness Program. - Work From Home: Up to two days per week, depending on the position. - Equal Opportunity: The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce free from discrimination and harassment.